[s4e25] The Critic In The Cabernet «RECENT × 2026»

is the 25th episode of Season 4 of Bones , first aired on May 7, 2009. This episode is pivotal for its long-term impact on the relationship between Dr. Temperance Brennan and Agent Seeley Booth, famously featuring a crossover with the animated series Family Guy . Plot Overview

: Brennan's father, played by Ryan O'Neal, makes an appearance as Brennan discusses her parenting plans. [S4E25] The Critic in the Cabernet

: David Boreanaz previously made a cameo in Family Guy , and Stewie's appearance in Bones was considered a creative "exchange" between the shows. is the 25th episode of Season 4 of

: Parallel to the case, Brennan decides she wants to have a child and asks Booth to be her sperm donor. This request forces both characters to confront unspoken feelings and the potential of a shared future. Plot Overview : Brennan's father, played by Ryan

: Dr. Hodgins hands Brennan a "toupee screw" while calling it a "grommet." A grommet is actually a metal ring used to protect holes in fabric.

: The hallucinations lead Brennan to realize Booth needs immediate medical attention. He is diagnosed with a brain tumor (an astrocytoma) and is rushed into surgery at the episode's end. Key Cast & Guest Stars Stewie Griffin : Voiced by Seth MacFarlane .