: 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 resident "squintertern" for the case, played by Joel David Moore . [S4E25] The Critic in the Cabernet
: 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
: Under the stress of Brennan's request and an undiagnosed health issue, Booth begins to hallucinate, seeing and conversing with Stewie Griffin from Family Guy . Stewie mocks Booth's insecurities regarding the baby, appearing first on a television and later in an interrogation room. : Parallel to the case, Brennan decides she
: 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 .
: Featuring Jeff Yagher as Sean Mortenson and Scottie Thompson as Kim Mortenson. Trivia & Errors