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Family Guy

Family Guy is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for Fox.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Family Guy is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for Fox. It follows the dysfunctional Griffin family and their talking dog, Brian; the series premiered on January 31, 1999 and has continued, with renewed episodes through the 2028–29 television season. Family Guy has long aired in Canadian television markets and remains familiar to Canadian viewers through broadcast and streaming availability; its status as a major U.S. animated sitcom makes it relevant to Canadian pop-culture audiences.

Premise

Family Guy is a satirical animated sitcom about the Griffin family in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island. The show is known for cutaway gags, pop-culture parody, and surreal humour.

Broadcast history

The series premiered on January 31, 1999, and Fox cancelled it after the third season in 2002. It returned in 2005 after a revival prompted by strong DVD and syndication performance. In April 2025, the series was renewed for four more seasons through the 2028–29 television season.

Episode and season count

By May 18, 2026, the show had aired 461 episodes across 24 seasons. A four-season renewal announced in 2025 extends the series into the 2028–29 television season. It is Fox’s second-longest-running program after The Simpsons.

Voice cast

Seth MacFarlane voices Peter Griffin, Brian Griffin, Stewie Griffin, and several other characters. The series centers on the Griffin family: Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, Stewie, and their dog Brian.

Key facts

  • The series centers on the Griffin family: Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, Stewie, and their dog Brian.
  • Fox cancelled the show after its third season in 2002, but it returned in 2005 after strong DVD sales and reruns.
  • As of May 18, 2026, 461 episodes had aired, concluding the twenty-fourth season.
  • In April 2025, the series was renewed for four more seasons through the 2028–29 television season.
  • It is Fox’s second-longest-running program after The Simpsons.
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Canadian context

Family Guy has long aired in Canadian television markets and remains familiar to Canadian viewers through broadcast and streaming availability; its status as a major U.S. animated sitcom makes it relevant to Canadian pop-culture audiences.

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons of Family Guy are there?
There are 24 seasons as of May 18, 2026.
What is the best Family Guy episode?
There is no single objective “best” episode. Popularity varies by audience and critic, and no authoritative source establishes one definitive choice.
Who voices Peter Griffin?
Peter Griffin is voiced by Seth MacFarlane.
When did Family Guy start?
It premiered on January 31, 1999.
Is Family Guy cancelled?
No. The series is continuing and was renewed in April 2025 for four additional seasons through the 2028–29 television season.
Who is the voice of Brian Griffin?
Brian Griffin is voiced by Seth MacFarlane.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Family_Guy_episodes
    Supports: Episode count, season count, and renewal through the 2028–29 television season.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Guy
    Supports: Premiere date, premise, cancellation and revival history, and Seth MacFarlane voicing Peter Griffin and Brian Griffin.
  3. TheTVDB — https://www.thetvdb.com/series/family-guy
    Supports: First aired date and continuing status.