Family Guy Presents: It’s a Trap!

Family Guy Presents: It’s a Trap!

Year: 2010

Runtime: 43 mins

Language: English

Director: Peter Shin

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During a house‑wide blackout, the Griffin family is forced to stay inside, and Peter seizes the chance to reenact the classic saga, delivering his own rambling, joke‑filled version of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The segment serves as the third installment of the series’ beloved “funniest trilogy in the Galaxy,” packed with the show’s signature cutaway gags and off‑beat humor.

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1

Power outage at the Griffin household

The episode opens with the power going off in the Griffin home. Rather than reacting with surprise, the family grouses, and Stewie quips about us 'doing Jedi now.' Peter tells everyone to let him get through this moment, setting up the parody-forward tone.

Opening scene Griffin household
2

Darth Vader arrives at the second Death Star

Darth Vader arrives on the new Death Star and is greeted by Moff Jerjerrod. They fret over a recurring design flaw and rush to fix it before the Emperor shows up, joking about running out of Family Guy characters to portray the Star Wars cast. The moment signals the film’s satirical clash of universes.

Night Second Death Star
3

C-3PO and R2-D2 reach Jabba's Palace

On Tatooine, C-3PO and R2-D2 arrive at Jabba's Palace to deliver a message, only to be sold to Jabba as part of the palace’s bizarre antics. Jabba commands Flick to lick the carbonite-encased Han Solo in a 'triple dog dare.' The sequence sets up the bizarre crossover humor.

The night Jabba's Palace, Tatooine
4

Leia frees Han; Jabba’s guards capture them again

Leia, disguised as Boushh, frees Han from the carbonite prison. However, the plan backfires as Han and Leia are recaptured, with Han sent to the dungeon while Chewbacca is caught scavenging Jabba’s trash.

Late night Jabba's Palace
5

Luke arrives and confronts the Rancor

Luke Skywalker arrives at Jabba's Palace hoping to bargain for his friends' lives but is cast into the Rancor pit. He battles the chained beast and defeats it, marking a decisive moment in the rescue effort. The encounter ups the stakes for the captives.

Next morning Jabba's Palace
6

Rescue and Jabba's downfall

R2-D2 returns Luke's lightsaber, enabling Luke to clash with Jabba's guards as Leia fights to free her allies. Leia ultimately kills Jabba, and Boba Fett is sent overboard, while Han rescues Lando after Lando is thrown from the skiff. The palace uprising pivots toward the escape.

Same day Jabba's Palace
7

Dagobah revelations: Yoda’s death and Luke’s family truth

On Dagobah, Luke completes his training as Yoda passes away. Before dying, Yoda reveals that Luke has a sister, a truth that reframes the coming conflict. Obi-Wan’s spirit then confirms Leia is Luke’s sister, deepening the saga’s family stakes.

Moment of Yoda's passing Dagobah
8

Rebel plan on Sullust

Mon Mothma and Admiral Ackbar announce their plan to do exactly what they did last time: Han leads a strike to destroy the shield generator on Endor while Lando flies into the Death Star to destroy the reactor core. The plan sets the stage for simultaneous battles across space and forest.

During the Rebel assembly Sullust / space
9

Endor forest mission begins

Luke, Han, Leia, Chewbacca, Artoo, and Threepio arrive on Endor and embark on bike missions to warn the garrison. Their pursuit of scout troopers leads to a boombox mishap, and Leia is knocked out by a meteor fragment; Wicket the Ewok discovers her and offers help.

Daytime Endor forest
10

Ewoks capture the travelers

The group is captured by Ewoks who lantern-trust the 'Gold Guy' Threepio and take them to Bright Tree Village. Luke uses a magic card trick to win their trust, and he reiterates that Leia is his sister, solidifying the unlikely alliance with the forest dwellers.

Following capture Bright Tree Village, Endor
11

Endor bunker assault and space battle

The Rebel forces breach the Endor bunker while the Imperial fleet and the Death Star’s defenses collide above. Ground and space battles unfold in tandem as Luke and the others prepare for a direct confrontation with Imperial forces. The pressure mounts as the shield generator remains the linchpin of the Empire’s defenses.

Day/night transition Endor bunker
12

Duel at the Death Star and Palpatine’s scheme

On the Death Star, Palpatine declares the station operational and uses Force lightning to taunt Luke. The duel widens to a confrontation with Vader, who is torn between his master and his son as the Emperor’s schemes come to a head. The chamber becomes a crucible for the film’s climactic choices.

Final confrontation Death Star
13

Vader’s sacrifice and Luke’s mercy

Vader contends with the Emperor and ultimately sacrifices him by hurling Palpatine into the reactor core. Luke’s fear and rage threaten to overwhelm him, yet he resists killing his father as Vader dies in the aftermath. Luke carries Vader’s body away as the Death Star’s power core is destroyed and the station explodes.

Final moments Death Star
14

Celebration and Force ghosts

The Rebels celebrate their victory as the Force ghosts of Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Anakin Skywalker appear, with Anakin joking about his bruised neck and calling Luke a murderer. The moment blends triumph with a moral reckoning and hints at the saga’s continuing legacy. The celestial reunion echoes the films’ enduring mythic themes.

Night Space / Death Star debris
15

Griffin household power returns and a meta ending

Back in the Griffin household, the power comes back on and Peter proclaims the Star Wars saga complete, joking that The Cleveland Show will handle the prequels. Chris questions Peter about Seth Green, while Lois and Meg join in as Peter, Stewie, and Brian bicker about Seth MacFarlane’s work. The family reflects on laughter as the parody closes.

Ending Griffin household

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:25

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