[s7e12] 420 May 2026

April 19, 2009 (the day before the "4/20" holiday). Directed by: Julius Wu. Written by: Patrick Meighan.

Brian’s speech about William Randolph Hearst's role in the 1937 marijuana ban is historically accurate. Where to Watch [S7E12] 420

To sway public opinion, Brian and Stewie perform a massive musical number titled "A Bag of Weed" (based on "Me Ol' Bamboo" from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ). April 19, 2009 (the day before the "4/20" holiday)

The episode was banned in Venezuela for its portrayal of drug use. Brian’s speech about William Randolph Hearst's role in

Mayor Adam West is convinced by the song and signs a bill legalizing the drug, which leads to immediate cultural shifts in town, such as increased ratings for Doctor Who .

Peter and Brian are pulled over by police after a hit-and-run involving Quagmire's cat. During the stop, Brian is caught with marijuana and arrested.

After Brian is arrested for drug possession, he launches a campaign to legalize marijuana in Quahog. With Stewie's help, he succeeds, only for the town's productivity to plummet, leading to a counter-campaign by Carter Pewterschmidt. Key Plot Points