Family Guy Season 2 Episode 1

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous:

The beginning of aunt Marguerite's message is done in the style of this show hosted by Robin Leach.

Da Beers

The diamond commercial with silhouettes is a parody of the commercials for this famous jewelry dealer.

Reginald Von Gleason III: When Brian teaches Peter to fit in with the blue bloods, he becomes a caricature of this Jackie Gleason character.

Star Trek episode "Amok Time"

When Stewie orders the two servents to fight to the death, they imitate Spock and Kirk from this episode, using nearby items as substitutes for the weapons. Also one servent slices the other's shirt across the chest just as Spock did to Kirk, as the Star Trek fight music plays.

Peter: Bon Jovi, everyone!

This is a reference to the rock star Jon Bon Jovi.

Dirty Dancing (1987)

The scene of Peter and Lois dancing is a parody to a scene where Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey are dancing in Dirty Dancing.

Annie

The scene featuring the mansion's singing staff is just like the scene in Annie.

Star Wars

When Brian is talking to Peter about Star Wars, he is referencing the events in Star Wars, Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back. Brian even says, "I am your father," at which point Peter's hand disappears into his sleeve as he screams. When Darth Vader tells Luke that he's his father, Luke has just lost his hand in battle.

Peter, Peter, Caviar Eater

The episode title is a reference to a famous nursery rhyme, Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater.

Ted Turner

Ted Turner: I'd like to announce I've given the a gift the whole world can appreciate, I've colorized the moon.
This is a quick reference to Ted Turner's announcement that he was planning to have the classic film Citizen Kane colorized, which caused an extreme public outcry against the idea.

Press Your Luck

Peter: Come on, Big Bucks Big Bucks, No Whammies...Stop!
There was a game show in the 80s Called "Press Your Luck" and remade in 2003 called "Whammy." Contestants would watch the gameboard where it had squares with cash amounts and prizes, and also squares called "Whammies." The contestants would also try to get the prizes and avoid the whammy. They would say 'big bucks, no Whammies, stop!' then press a red 'stop' button, which would stop the gameboard on a square.

Doctor Evil

Peter: One hundred million dollars.
A reference to Dr Evil's trademark statement about money and the subsequent raising of his pinky.

Mean Joe Greene

Mean Joe Greene: Hey Kid... Catch!
This scene is a clear spoof of a famous Coke commercial that premiered in 1979 and is one of their most famous ads of all-time.