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S6·E11 The Former Life of Brian

Episode
Season 6, Episode 11
Air Date
April 27, 2008
Runtime
22 minutes
Director
Pete Michels
Writer
Steve Callaghan
Score
7.1/10 (27 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired April 27, 2008 22 min ★ 7.1/10 · 27 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Pre-finale climax accelerating overarching mythology and major character reckonings.

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Synopsis

Brian, afraid that he may have lost his last chance at love, searches for a former flame, Tracy. To his surprise, he discovers that he is the father to her son, Dylan. Tracy decides that Brian should raise the boy, and she drops him off at the Griffin's house. When Dylan runs rough-shot in the house, Brian's attitude towards parenting doesn't settle too well with Lois and Peter.

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Episode recap

In the eleventh episode of the sixth season of Family Guy, titled The Former Life of Brian, the character Brian Griffin experiences a moment of concern regarding his romantic history. Fearing that he has missed his final opportunity to find love, Brian decides to search for a former flame named Tracy. Upon locating her, Brian is surprised to learn that he is the father of a son named Dylan.

Following this revelation, Tracy determines that Brian should take responsibility for raising the boy. She proceeds to drop Dylan off at the Griffin family residence. Once Dylan arrives at the house, his behavior becomes unruly, and he begins to run rough-shot through the home. This situation creates significant tension within the household, as Brian’s approach to parenting and his management of the boy do not settle well with Peter and Lois Griffin. The episode focuses on the resulting domestic conflict as the Griffins navigate the challenges introduced by the presence of Brian’s son.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 6 Episode 11 of Family Guy air?

Season 6, Episode 11 ('The Former Life of Brian') originally aired on April 27, 2008.

How long is Season 6 Episode 11 ('The Former Life of Brian')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in Family Guy Season 6 Episode 11?

Brian, afraid that he may have lost his last chance at love, searches for a former flame, Tracy. To his surprise, he discovers that he is the father to her son, Dylan. Tracy decides that Brian should raise the boy, and she drops him off at the Griffin's house. When Dylan runs rough-shot in the house...

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