Family Guy
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Family Guy

"Don't die laughing. We could get sued."

7.4
Yr 1999
Status Returning Series
Animation Comedy
Your Verdict
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Overview

Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.

Status

Latest

  • Family Guy Halloween and holiday specials set for Hulu — July 25, 2026
  • Kieran Culkin cast in Hulu Halloween special — July 25, 2026 (deadline.com, variety.com)
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 64 /100

Critical reception for Family Guy has historically been polarized, balancing praise for its relentless humor against criticism of its crude tone and reliance on pop culture parodies. Early appraisals frequently noted Seth MacFarlane's remarkable voice acting and the show's capacity to deliver gut-busting laughs, recognizing its appeal as an entertaining animated comedy for adults.

At the same time, reviewers have taken issue with the series' frantic pace and uneven storytelling. Detractors have dismissed its humor as mean-spirited or sophomoric, often characterizing the show as overly dependent on television references and lacking visual distinction in its animation.

“Although there is nothing particularly memorable about the animation, the selection of voices is praiseworthy.”

“Family Guy is very funny; the quirky scenarios and characters can induce giggles or even guffaws in grown-ups.”

“Family Guy aims to be outrageous, but the frantic farce veers to the tiresome and mean-spirited.”

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ITVX
UK
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CA • UK
ITVX Premium
UK
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Hulu
US
FXNow
US
fuboTV
US
Adult Swim
US
FOX One Amazon Channel
US
YouTube TV
US
Sky Go
UK
FOX One
US
Why fans love it

Family Guy has remained a staple of adult animation since its 1999 premiere by pushing the boundaries of social satire. The series focuses on the daily life of the Griffin family in Rhode Island, blending absurd plotlines with a sharp, cynical take on middle-class existence in New England. It frequently employs parody to mock cultural tropes, maintaining a chaotic energy that sets it apart from traditional sitcoms.

The dynamic between the characters provides the show with its consistent edge. Seth MacFarlane and the rest of the ensemble bring life to archetypes like the inept father and the intellectually superior child. The humor relies on unpredictable, politically incorrect scenarios that often veer into the surreal. By balancing domestic dysfunction with bizarre, high-stakes antics from the youngest member of the household, the show stays grounded in its own irreverent world.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 4
Longest run 456 eps
Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane
as Peter Griffin / Brian Griffin / Stewie Griffin / Glenn Quagmire (voice)
456 episodes
Alex Borstein
Alex Borstein
as Lois Griffin / Tricia Takanawa / Loretta Brown / Barbara Pewterschmidt (voice)
456 episodes
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis
as Meg Griffin (voice)
449 episodes
Seth Green
Seth Green
as Chris Griffin (voice)
456 episodes
Arif Zahir
Arif Zahir
as Cleveland Brown (voice)
88 episodes
Patrick Warburton
Patrick Warburton
as Joe Swanson as Wise Man (voice)
210 episodes
Mike Henry
Mike Henry
as Dad (voice)
195 episodes
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore
as Mrs. Lockhart (voice)
11 episodes
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Butch Hartman as Various (voice) 8 episodes Adam Carolla as Death (voice) 10 episodes Julius Sharpe as Peter's Customer / Tea Party Member (voice) 15 episodes James Woods as James Woods (voice) 8 episodes Wally Wingert as Auctioneer (voice) 41 episodes Kirker Butler as Various (voice) 9 episodes Lisa Wilhoit as Beth / Teenage Girl (voice) 20 episodes Adam West as Adam West (voice) 92 episodes Tara Strong as Jenna (voice) 20 episodes Jeff Bergman as Victor (voice) 14 episodes Max Burkholder as Scotty (voice) 18 episodes Lori Alan as Diane Simmons / Charles Lindbergh's Wife (voice) 50 episodes Debra Wilson as Mrs. Kraner / Sandy Belford (voice) 10 episodes Phil LaMarr as Chris Tucker / Ollie Williams / Priest (voice) 44 episodes Patrick Stewart as Dick Pump (voice) 14 episodes Jerry Lambert as (voice) 8 episodes Colin Ford as (voice) 11 episodes Judy Greer as Judy Greer (voice) 8 episodes Lacey Chabert as 1999 Meg Griffin (voice) (archive sound) 18 episodes Mae Whitman as Student (voice) 33 episodes Bryan Cranston as Hal (voice) 9 episodes Mark Hentemann as Clark Bald Eagle (voice) 23 episodes Chris Sheridan 16 episodes Rachael MacFarlane as Girlfriend / Lois Lane / Mad Men Producer / Nurse (voice) 116 episodes Nana Visitor as Justin's Mom (voice) 12 episodes Alexandra Breckenridge as Theater Attendee / Angry Mob Woman (voice) 41 episodes Jonathan Morgan Heit as Amusement Park Ride Operator (voice) 13 episodes Patrick Meighan as Sensei Dan (voice) 8 episodes Jon Daly as Javier Bardem (voice) 9 episodes Carlos Alazraqui as Pinata (voice) 23 episodes Christine Lakin as Joyce Kinney / Woman on Phone (voice) 27 episodes Fred Tatasciore as Firefighter (voice) 32 episodes Gary Janetti as Dennis (voice) 15 episodes Kevin Michael Richardson as Sun (voice) 109 episodes Chris Cox as Magnum P.I. / Higgins / Ross Fishman (voice) 41 episodes Ralph Garman as (voice) 88 episodes Nicole Sullivan as Joan the Maid (voice) 29 episodes Lucas Grabeel as Airplane (voice) 24 episodes Ava Acres as Opie's Daughter (voice) 8 episodes Mike Desilets as Bully (voice) 21 episodes Alec Sulkin as Moise the Low Energy Bar Mitzvah Clown (voice) 60 episodes Carrie Fisher as Angela (voice) 25 episodes Christina Milian as Esther (voice) 9 episodes Steve Callaghan as Male Passenger / Customer #3 (voice) 46 episodes Danny Smith as TV Announcer (voice) 58 episodes Issac Ryan Brown as Bowling Alley Boy (voice) 12 episodes Jay Pharoah as Kanye West (voice) 20 episodes Scott Grimes as Michael Bublé (voice) 11 episodes Emily Osment as JoAnne 'Jojo' Fuller (voice) 27 episodes Damien Fahey as Chaz Inferno (voice) 47 episodes Ignacio Serricchio as Adult Fan (voice) 10 episodes John G. Brennan as Horace / Mort Goldman (voice) 47 episodes Dee Bradley Baker as Hooded Monster (voice) 31 episodes Chris Parnell as Joe Paterno (voice) 23 episodes Josh Robert Thompson as Sean Hannity (voice) 46 episodes John Viener as Adolf Hitler (voice) 105 episodes Martha MacIsaac as Patty (voice) 13 episodes Sam Elliott as Wild Wild West (voice) 27 episodes H. Jon Benjamin as Rebooted Peter & Co. / Focus Group Tester (voice) 25 episodes Gary Cole as Principal Shepherd (voice) 95 episodes Chris Regan as NFL Announcer (voice) 13 episodes Artie Johann as Baby on Big Wheel (voice) 10 episodes Travis Bowe as Clay Duffy / Cocky Jogger (voice) 34 episodes Allison Munn as Shopper (voice) 10 episodes Sanaa Lathan as Donna Tubbs (voice) 34 episodes Jennifer Tilly as Bonnie Swanson (voice) 91 episodes Peter Macon as Preston Lloyd (voice) 9 episodes
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Keywords

rhode island middle class satire parody dysfunctional family adult humor social satire boy genius new england adult animation crude humor smutty raunchy comedy smutty comedy crude comedy sitcom
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 31, 1999
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
5,127