{
  "id": 13442381,
  "title": "One Of The Weirdest Bones Crossovers Was With Family Guy's Stewie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/one-of-the-weirdest-bones-crossovers-was-with-family-guys-stewie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2277261/bones-crossover-family-guy-stewie/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The television series Bones, known for its eccentric police procedural format, has been involved in two of the most peculiar crossover appearances in television history. One of these is particularly unusual: the guest appearance of Stewie Griffin, the mischievous infant from the animated series Family Guy. This memorable cameo took place in Bones Season 4, specifically in the episode's 25th episode titled The Critic and the Cabernet. Voiced by Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy, Stewie made an impact during the show's 25th episode. His interactions with the main characters, particularly Seeley Booth played by David Boreanaz, added a quirky twist to an otherwise serious crime investigation setting.",
  "summary": "\"Bones\" wasn't your normal TV procedural, as illustrated by an episode featuring a rather unusual crossover with Stewie from animated sitcom \"Family Guy.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Stewie Griffin from Family Guy guest-starred on Bones.",
    "Episode aired in Season 4, 25th installment.",
    "Seth MacFarlane voiced the mischievous infant character."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}