Family Guy Brings Brian Back From the Dead

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The Griffins got the best Christmas present ever on Sunday's episode of Family Guy, when beloved dog Brian ? who was hit by a car and killed in an episode that aired last month ? was brought back from the dead.

Though the episode opened with Brian's replacement, Vinnie, still included in the opening credits, an uncharacteristically emotional Stewie later told a mall Santa that his biggest wish for Christmas was to have Brian back.

Fans of the Seth MacFarlane cartoon were outraged when the show appeared to have killed Brian off, and had even started a petition to bring the character back to life. But apparently the entire arc was part of a well thought-out plan, according to MacFarlane.

"And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they can be gone in a flash," MacFarlane tweeted after the episode airs.

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[+InsaneNutter MVC]

Excellent, didn't expect Brian to be gone for more than a few episodes given his name is in the title of an upcoming episode.

[HawkMan]

Not really unexpected, he's the favorite character on the show for most.

And though I haven't seen the episodes where he died and the ones following, is Vinnie the same cool sun glasses dog that replaced him once before as well ?

[Nick H. Supervisor]

Fans of the Seth MacFarlane cartoon were outraged when the show appeared to have killed Brian off, and had even started a petition to bring the character back to life. But apparently the entire arc was part of a well thought-out plan, according to MacFarlane.

"And thus endeth our warm, fuzzy holiday lesson: Never take those you love for granted, for they can be gone in a flash," MacFarlane tweeted after the episode airs.

I think it was more about ratings than giving people a holiday lesson, but at least it worked out for them. What happens to the other dog then?

[Nashy]

Spoiler?

[Max Norris]

Spoiler?

Heh no kidding.. got it on the DVR, haven't watched the new episode yet. Not that I'm terribly surprised though.. figured it was a temporary thing.

[Rigby]

I was sure he'd be back but I didn't know when, so yeah the title kind of ruined the surprise for me. Anyway I'm glad that bad Italian stereotype is gone.

[Growled Member]

I sure wasn't expecting that.

[Razorwing]

Well, to be honest, Mcfarlane and friends had this planned out from the start. So it's not that big of a shock for me. 

[ANON86364]

I knew how they were going to kill off Brian - a cliche car crash. It comes off kind of pompous to me. As if Seth is so awesome he thinks he can pull off a cliche bit better than the countless people before him. I expected something better and now they're bringing him back to life? Really turned off from all this.

[RadishTM Veteran]

All for ratings methinks. Though I'm glad he's back.

[Knife Party]

Brian should come back. The only thing i like about the new Brian replacement was the voice acting, its the same guy from sopranos, you know paulie? Gotta love tony sirico

[Shadrack]

Spoiler?

 

Meh.  This is Family Guy, not Breaking Bad.

 

Or is it....

 

[Rappy Veteran]

All for ratings methinks. Though I'm glad he's back.

Yeah I got to admit he had to return in the end

[Arachno 1D]

Dead ,,,,,,NOOOOOOOO..........I didnt even know he was sick

 

 

Sorry but someone had to say it :D