Livin' on a Prayer (Family Guy)

"**Livin' on a Prayer**"
"Livin' on a Prayer"
Family Guy episode
Episode no.	Season 10; Episode 12
Directed by	Pete Michels
Written by	Danny Smith
Production code	9ACX09
Original air date	January 29, 2012
Guest appearances
	Max Burkholder as Scotty Jennings; Gary Cole; Rob Corddry as Ben Jennings; Judy Greer as Hope Jennings; Jonathan Morgan Heit as Kid 1; Kevin Michael Richardson as Tyrone; Sage Ryan as Kid 2; Tara Strong as Kid 3; Nicole Sullivan; Josh Robert Thompson;
Episode chronology
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"Livin' on a Prayer" is the twelfth episode of the tenth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy, and the 177th episode overall. The episode originally aired on Fox in the United States on January 29, 2012. In this episode, Stewie befriends another boy named Scotty. When Scotty falls ill, Peter and Lois take him to the hospital. His parents disagree with this action, due to their religious beliefs.

The episode was well received by critics for its cutaway gags, cultural references, and themes. This episode was written by Danny Smith and directed by Pete Michels. The episode features guest performances by Max Burkholder, Gary Cole, Rob Corddry, Judy Greer, Jonathan Morgan Heit, Kevin Michael Richardson, Sage Ryan, Tara Strong, Nicole Sullivan, and Josh Robert Thompson along with several recurring voice actors for the series. This episode was named after the Bon Jovi song of the same name.