The Son Also Draws

Chris hates being in the "Scouts" (a parody of the Boy Scouts of America) and wants to quit, but is afraid to tell Peter. He is finally kicked out, and Peter insists on driving the family to Scout headquarters in New York to get Chris readmitted.

While they are gone, Brian is unable to find the television's remote control and his intelligence drops sharply after watching daytime programming.

The family stops at a Native American casino for a bathroom break, but Lois becomes quickly addicted to gambling and loses the car. Peter tries to get the car back by claiming to be Native American ("My great-grandfather's name was Jeep Grand Cherokee."), and the doubtful elders demand that he go on a vision quest to prove his heritage.

Chris accompanies Peter into the wilderness, hoping to tell him that he only wants to draw instead of being in the Scouts. Delirious from hunger, Peter begins talking to trees and sees a vision of his spiritual guide, The Fonz.

He finally listens to Chris' complaints and realizes that his son is a talented artist. They return to the casino and reclaim their car, ending the episode with a parody of NBC's "The More You Know" public service announcements.