Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea in spite of the threats and objections of Alvarez, "Seaview" launches a missile toward the belt and it explodes the burning flames outward, saving the world. The name of the film is an inversion of a phrase popular at the time, concerning the exploration of the Arctic Ocean by nuclear submarines, namely, "a voyage to the top of the world." From August 1, 1958, through August 5, 1958, USS "Nautilus" (SSN-571) (the first nuclear-powered submarine), under the command of Commander (later Captain) William R. Anderson, steamed under the Arctic ice cap to make the first crossing from the Pacific to
Road to the North Pole Housewives" on ABC, "The Amazing Race" and "Undercover Boss" on CBS and "Sunday Night Football" on NBC. The episode also acquired a 3.9 rating in the 18–49 demographic, beating "American Dad!" and "The Simpsons" in addition to significantly edging out both shows in total viewership. The episode's ratings increased significantly from the previous week's episode. This episode received generally positive response from critics. Todd VanDerWerff of "The A.V. Club" gave "Road to the North Pole" a positive review, stating that it is "a satisfying episode of "Family Guy" all around, filled with funny gags and nice moments." He especially praised