[s4e25] The Critic In The Cabernet May 2026

: The resident "squintertern" for the case, played by Joel David Moore .

: David Boreanaz previously made a cameo in Family Guy , and Stewie's appearance in Bones was considered a creative "exchange" between the shows. [S4E25] The Critic in the Cabernet

: During Booth's sperm analysis, the characters praise a count of 28.8 million in 3 mL; however, the average count is actually significantly higher (roughly 120 million per mL). : The resident "squintertern" for the case, played

: Brennan's father, played by Ryan O'Neal, makes an appearance as Brennan discusses her parenting plans. : Brennan's father, played by Ryan O'Neal, makes

: Parallel to the case, Brennan decides she wants to have a child and asks Booth to be her sperm donor. This request forces both characters to confront unspoken feelings and the potential of a shared future.

: The team investigates human remains discovered inside a wine barrel during a tasting at a Virginia winery. The victim is Spencer Holt, an influential wine critic known for scathing reviews that could ruin a vineyard's reputation.

: The hallucinations lead Brennan to realize Booth needs immediate medical attention. He is diagnosed with a brain tumor (an astrocytoma) and is rushed into surgery at the episode's end. Key Cast & Guest Stars Stewie Griffin : Voiced by Seth MacFarlane .