S12·E1 Finders Keepers

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for Family Guy S12E1 (Finders Keepers).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count target: 280-380 words.
Constraint 6: If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing.
SYNOPSIS: Peter is convinced that a restaurant placemat is a treasure map. Word quickly spreads about the alleged cache, sparking a city-wide search and turning the citizens of Quahog against each other.
SOURCES:
[1] TMDB: Series info.
[2] IMDb: Cast/crew info.
[3] TV Guide: Series info (1999-2026, 27 seasons, Fox Network, Animation, Comedy, TV-14).
[4] TMDB: Character info (Peter, Lois, Stewie, Meg).
[5] FilmAffinity: Creator (Seth MacFarlane), Running time (20 min), Country (United States).
Episode Title: Finders Keepers (from prompt).
Season/Episode: S12E1 (from prompt).
Plot: Peter thinks a restaurant placemat is a treasure map. This leads to a city-wide search in Quahog. The search causes citizens to turn against each other.
Series Context: Family Guy is an animated comedy series created by Seth MacFarlane. It follows the adventures of the Griffin family, which includes Peter, Lois, Stewie, and Meg. The series airs on the Fox Network.
The synopsis is extremely brief.
The prompt asks for 280-380 words.
The instruction says: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing."
Conflict Check: If I stay concise (as per the instruction for sparse synopses), I will fail the word count requirement (280-380 words). If I meet the word count, I will have to invent details (violating the "never invent" rule) or repeat myself excessively (which is poor writing).
Resolution: I must prioritize the "verifiable facts" and "never invent" rules. I cannot reach 280 words using only the provided facts without being extremely repetitive or adding non-existent details. However, I will attempt to provide as much context as possible from the sources to