The Griffins · Family Guy character
Vinny Griffin
The dog who joined the family during Brian's absence in season 12. First appeared in Life of Brian (S12E06).
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About Vinny Griffin
Vinny Griffin is a dog who joined the Griffin household in the twelfth season, after Brian was killed in "Life of Brian". The family took him in about a month after Brian's death, and he first appears in that episode. Two episodes later, in "Christmas Guy", a past version of Stewie arrives by time machine. Vinny provides a distraction so that Stewie can take the visitor's return pad, go back in time and save Brian. The episode ends with the family back to normal and Brian restored.
Credited appearances
Credited in the principal cast or guest list of 4 episodes across 2 seasons. IMDb records up to ten voice credits per episode, so this is a floor: the character can appear in episodes not listed here.
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