E. Peterbus Unum

"E. Peterbus Unum" is the 18th episode from the second season of the FOX animated series Family Guy. It first aired on July 12, 2000. The episode involved main character Peter Griffin establishing his house as an independent nation (or micronation), and then becoming under siege by the U.S. Army after invading their territory. The episode is rated TV-14 DLS.

Plot

While Peter and Brian take a walk around the neighborhood, Cleveland shows off his new trampoline, which he bought with his tax refund. Jealous of his friends, Peter plans to build a backyard swimming pool with a tax refund, but is dismayed to discover that he is instead being audited by the Internal Revenue Service. Peter still attempts to build his pool, but once he comes across an underground power cable, he splits it with his shovel, knocking out electricity across Quahog. As a result, he attempts to acquire a zoning variance from City Hall. However, as he and Mayor West examine the map of Quahog to see if they can give him his pool, they discover that the Griffin's property is actually not incorporated into Quahog, and thus is not even a part of the United States.