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Family Guy

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

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Family Guy is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for Fox. It follows the dysfunctional Griffin family and has aired since 1999.

What it is

Family Guy is a satirical animated sitcom set in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island. The series centers on the Griffin family: Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, Stewie, and their talking dog Brian. It is known for cutaway gags, pop-culture parody, and surreal humour. Seth MacFarlane voices Peter Griffin, Brian, Stewie, and several other characters.

Why it matters

The show was cancelled by Fox after its third season in 2002, but strong DVD sales and reruns prompted a revival in 2005. It has since become Fox’s second-longest-running program after The Simpsons. Its longevity and cultural impact make it a significant entry in American animated television.

Key details

As of May 18, 2026, 461 episodes had aired across 24 seasons. In April 2025, the series was renewed for four more seasons through the 2028–29 television season. It remains available to Canadian viewers via broadcast and streaming services.

In short

  • Centers on the Griffin family with a talking dog
  • Cancelled after season 3, revived in 2005
  • 461 episodes across 24 seasons as of May 2026
  • Renewed through the 2028–29 season
Canadian angle

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.

Quick questions

How many seasons of Family Guy are there?
There are 24 seasons as of May 18, 2026.
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 voices Peter Griffin?
Peter Griffin is voiced by Seth MacFarlane.

Sources

  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.