Family Guy

Brian finds his marriage to Jess far from what he had imagined, and, after taking Peter's suggestion, he begins to neglect his own wellbeing. At the same time, Chris and Stewie decide to take up vaping, experimenting with the habit together throughout the episode.

Dead Dog Walking is a programme classified as an episode, though no further production details are supplied. It is presented in a straightforward format, focusing on the everyday mishaps of its characters rather than on any grand narrative structure. The show’s modest title hints at the off‑beat humour that underpins each segment, and the episode format keeps the storytelling tight and self‑contained. In this particular instalment, Brian finds that his marriage to Jess isn’t turning out the way he imagined. After a chat with Peter, who encourages him to “let himself go,” Brian follows that advice, allowing himself to drift away from the expectations he once held. At the same time, the younger characters, Chris and Stewie, decide to try vaping, adding a contemporary twist to their usual antics. The episode therefore splits its attention between two separate storylines. Brian’s decision to abandon the idealised vision of his relationship provides a glimpse into his personal disillusionment, while Chris and Stewie’s new hobby offers a lighter, more mischievous counterpoint. Both threads unfold within the same runtime, giving viewers a mix of adult‑centred disappointment and teenage experimentation, all wrapped up in the familiar, tongue‑in‑cheek style that characterises the series.