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S1·E4 Mind Over Murder

Episode
Season 1, Episode 4
Air Date
April 25, 1999
Runtime
23 minutes
Director
Roy Allen Smith
Writers
Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan
Score
7.4/10 (49 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired April 25, 1999 23 min ★ 7.4/10 · 49 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Tight serialized drama chapter advancing primary relationships and subplots.

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Synopsis

At Chris' soccer game, Peter gets into a fight with a woman, that he thought was a man, and punches her in the face. After being placed under house arrest, Peter becomes restless and ends up turning the basement into a full bar. Lois begins singing each night and becomes the main attraction. Meanwhile, Stewie creates a time machine in order to avoid teething pain, but ends up taking back much more than that.

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Episode recap

In this episode of Family Guy, a significant event occurs at Chris' soccer game. Peter becomes involved in a confrontation with a woman he initially believed to be a man. As a result of this incident, Peter is placed under house arrest.

During his time under house arrest, Peter transforms the basement into a full bar. This new establishment becomes a source of entertainment for the family, particularly Lois. She begins to sing each night, drawing in a crowd and becoming the main attraction.

Meanwhile, Stewie creates a time machine in an attempt to alleviate his teething pain. However, his invention has unintended consequences, as he ends up taking back more than just the relief from his pain. The specifics of Stewie's time machine and its effects are not explicitly stated in the provided synopsis.

The episode marks a notable moment in Peter's life, as he faces the consequences of his actions. The transformation of the basement into a bar and Lois' newfound singing career serve as a backdrop to the events unfolding in the Griffin household.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 4 of Family Guy air?

Season 1, Episode 4 ('Mind Over Murder') originally aired on April 25, 1999.

How long is Season 1 Episode 4 ('Mind Over Murder')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in Family Guy Season 1 Episode 4?

At Chris' soccer game, Peter gets into a fight with a woman, that he thought was a man, and punches her in the face. After being placed under house arrest, Peter becomes restless and ends up turning the basement into a full bar. Lois begins singing each night and becomes the main attraction. Mean...

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