is the fifth episode of Family Guy 's twelfth season and the 215th episode overall. Written by Wellesley Wild and directed by Mike Kim, it originally aired on Fox on November 17, 2013 . Plot Summary
: Peter burns the family's passports to force them to stay in Italy permanently. After a month of living as Italians—where Meg dates a man named Mario—the family realizes they are struggling financially and tries to return home. [S12E5] Boopa-dee Bappa-dee
The episode received mixed to negative reviews. Eric Thurm of The A.V. Club gave it a , describing it as "forgettable". Some viewers on IMDb criticized the episode for its heavy reliance on outdated Italian stereotypes. "Family Guy" Boopa-dee Bappa-dee (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb is the fifth episode of Family Guy 's
: While using a remote in Italy, Peter changes Stewie into various animated characters, including Bart Simpson ( The Simpsons ), Bobby Hill ( King of the Hill ), and Bender ( Futurama ). After a month of living as Italians—where Meg
: After initially refusing to leave the hotel, Peter is convinced by Brian to show "Italian charm" to win back Lois's attention after she goes on a scooter ride with another man.