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character: Carter Pewterschmidt
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wikidata: Q1747744
household: The Pewterschmidts
last_verified: 2026-10-20
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# Carter Pewterschmidt

Lois Griffin's father, a wealthy old-money industrialist and shipping magnate.

## Core facts

- **Voiced by:** Seth MacFarlane
- **First appearance:** Peter, Peter, Caviar Eater (S02E01, 23 September 1999)
- **Credited appearances:** 4 episodes across 4 seasons. This is a floor, because the source records at most ten voice credits per episode.

## Relationships

- **Spouse:** [Barbara Pewterschmidt](barbara-pewterschmidt.md)
- **Children:** [Lois Griffin](lois-griffin.md), [Carol Pewterschmidt](carol-pewterschmidt.md) and Patrick
- **Son-in-law:** [Peter Griffin](peter-griffin.md)
- **Grandchildren (through Lois):** [Meg](meg-griffin.md), [Chris](chris-griffin.md), [Stewie](stewie-griffin.md)

## Character

- An old-money WASP industrialist and multibillionaire who owns several large companies, including shipping interests.
- The show portrays him as cruel, selfish, petty and prejudiced.
- He never approved of Lois marrying Peter and treats his son-in-law with contempt, although the two occasionally team up when their aims line up.

## Common errors to avoid

- **Lois is not his only child.** He also has a daughter, Carol, and a son, Patrick.
- **He is related to the Griffin children through their mother.** He is Lois's father, not Peter's.

## Key episodes

- S02E01 Peter, Peter, Caviar Eater: his first appearance
- S05E13 Bill & Peter's Bogus Journey
- S09E03 Welcome Back, Carter
- S11E22 No Country Club for Old Men
- S12E08 Christmas Guy

## Sources

- https://familyguy.co.uk/characters/carter-pewterschmidt/ (full appearance list by season)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_Pewterschmidt
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Family_Guy_characters
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1747744

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