Mind Over Murder is the fourth episode of the first season of the
animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired on Fox in the
United States on April 25, 1999. The episode features Peter after he
is placed under house arrest, and decides to open his own bar in the
family's basement. The bar immediately becomes a success among Peter's
male friends when his wife, Lois, begins to sing and dance in front of
them while wearing revealing clothing. Meanwhile, Stewie attempts to
create a time travel device in order to escape the pain of
teething.The episode was written by Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan
and directed by Roy Allen Smith, all series firsts. Much of the
episode's humor is structured around cutaway sequences that parody
popular culture, including those centered on The Chronicles of Narnia,
Sesame Street, Homicide: Life on the Street, Mentos, and the
assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The title "Mind Over Murder" was
inspired by 1930s and 1940s radio programs, particularly the radio
thriller anthology Suspense, which featured several elements
pertaining to death and murder. The episode featured performances by
guest stars Carlos Alazraqui, Butch Hartman, Alex Rocco, Leslie Uggams
and Wally Wingert, along with several recurring voice actors for the
series.The episode received praise from IGN television critic Ahsan
Haque for its storyline and use of cultural references.Stewie is in
terrible pain from teething and cannot find comfort anywhere. When his
mother Lois tells him that his pain will ultimately pass, it gives him
the idea to build a machine that will move time forward to the point
where his teething will have already stopped. Meanwhile, Lois tells
Peter to drive their son Chris to his soccer match, then come right
back to look after Stewie. However, Peter's friend Quagmire is there,
and has brought beer, so Peter decides to ignore Lois and stay at the
game. While there, another member of the crowd insults Chris. Enraged,
Peter punches this person in the face, only to discover that it is a
pregnant woman who looks and sounds like a man. Mind Over Murder Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter