Family Guy

Family Guy is FOX’s long-running animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane. Set in the fictional Rhode Island town of Quahog, it follows the Griffin household: impulsive father Peter, practical mother Lois, teenagers Meg and Chris, highly articulate baby Stewie and Brian, the family’s talking dog. Episodes use domestic problems as launch points for cutaway gags, musical numbers, parodies and abrupt shifts in style, so continuity is flexible and most installments stand alone. Seth MacFarlane voices Peter, Stewie, Brian and Glenn Quagmire, with Alex Borstein, Seth Green and Mila Kunis among the principal cast. The show was canceled after its early seasons but returned in 2005 after strong DVD sales and rerun audiences demonstrated continued demand. Its revival became an unusually durable second run, allowing the series to comment on changing television, celebrity culture and current events while preserving its core family dynamic.

Where to watch (checked October 7, 2026): Hulu lists every season in the United States, while Disney+ carries the series in supported markets. Platform season counters can include specials and may not match FOX’s production numbering; catalogs vary by country and subscription.

Key facts

• Family Guy debuted after the Super Bowl on January 31, 1999; its regular weekly run began April 11.
• Seth MacFarlane created the series and voices Peter, Stewie, Brian and Glenn Quagmire.
• The show returned in 2005 after cancellation, supported by strong DVD sales and rerun audiences.
• Season 24 included the 450th episode, and FOX has renewed the series through season 27.

Official sources: FOX production information; Hulu series guide.