: Feeling "betrayed" that he wasn't Rupert's first owner, Stewie "breaks up" with the bear and gives him back to Chris, who is indifferent.

is the second episode of Family Guy's 19th season (and the 351st overall), originally airing on October 4, 2020. The episode is a parody of psychological thrillers, specifically The Talented Mr. Ripley , focusing on Stewie's intense and obsessive relationship with his teddy bear, Rupert. Plot Summary

: After a "spiritual journey" to find himself, Stewie decides he must kill both Chris and Rupert to end the pain. He lures Chris to a rented lake house and eventually knocks him out, intending to drown him.

(Seth MacFarlane): Appears in supporting scenes, notably mistaking a puppy photo of a former family dog named Snuffles for himself.

: Critics noted the episode poked fun at tropes from romantic comedies and thrillers, often using a "winking" self-referential tone regarding Stewie’s evolving personality.

: Stewie's inanimate teddy bear, who is treated as a sentient character throughout the episode's romantic thriller parody. Production Credits Writer : Gary Janetti. Directors : Greg Colton, Dominic Bianchi, and James Purdum. Critical Reception