
In a playful twist, “Funny Gun” (a nod to both “Fat Gun” and the film “Top Gun”) reimagines the characters from “Family Guy” in roles across the “Top Gun” series, similar to how they often satirize other movies. Peter steps into Maverick’s shoes, Lois becomes Charlie, Stewie takes on Iceman, and Chris is cast as Rooster in the sequel, among others. The episode begins by referencing “Top Gun,” humorously adapting parts of the story for laughs, such as extending a volleyball scene to involve jet planes retrieving a ball. Following Goose’s death, the narrative shifts to “Top Gun: Maverick,” depicting Peter journeying through various Tom Cruise films before reaching the sequel. “Family Guy” then decides to bypass most of the sequel, instead focusing on parodying the climax of “Top Gun: Maverick” for the remainder of the episode.