Stewie Griffin , the matricidal toddler who was at a time fixated on world domination and killing his mother, has softened up over the years. While the evil genius slant has recently eroded in favor of a less likeable insecure closet homosexual persona, Stewie remains one of the most recognizable and interesting characters on Family Guy

His highly elaborate evil schemes have been the highlight of many memorable episodes. Carefully calculated using scientific methods that only Stewie himself would understand (they're well beyond the comprehension of the general populace), here's a highly accurate listing of Stewie's 10 most diabolical, evil plans.

Stewie builds a mind control device and uses it on Chris so that he can be taller and more easily kill his mother. Unfortunately, Lois is saved by the timely use of the microwave oven -- the plan backfires and the automaton Chris pursues Stewie with an axe instead.

The scheme might not have turned out the way he expected, but Stewie's motivation was clear, and he definitely deserves some kudos for inventing a mind control device.