After his death shocked Family Guy fans worldwide, it looks like everyone’s favourite talking dog Brian Griffin may be making a return to the American animated sitcom.
The eloquent canine, who had been part of the show since it began in 1999, met his grisly end in an episode entitled Life of Brian, which aired in the US on November 24. In an emotional parting scene, the family baby, Stewie, failed to revive Brian with a time machine when the dog was hit by a car. Viewers watched as Stewie cried "You're not supposed to lose your best friend at my age. You're not supposed to lose him ever!" and gave Brian a proper burial.
It is now rumoured that Brian, who is voiced by series creator Seth MacFarlane, will return to Fox’s comedy in an episode entitled Christmas Guy, which will air for US audiences on December 15.
It is yet unclear how Brian will re-emerge from doggie heaven, but Christmas Guy features the beloved dog in its cast list and states that the plot sees “Stewie devise a master plan to get the one and only thing he wants for Christmas”. Fox has yet to comment.
This news should please the 128, 512 fans who signed a petition to resurrect Brian. Launched by avid fan Aaron Thompson, the online petition claimed that “Family Guy and Fox Broadcasting will lose viewers if Brian is not brought back”.