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Family Guy: Summary

SUMMARY

  • Airs Next:FOX at Sunday 9:00 PM (30 min.)
  • Status:Returning Series
  • Premiered:January 31, 1999
  • Show Categories:Animation, Comedy
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and freakin' sweet. The animated series features the adventures of the Griffin family. Peter and Lois have three kids - the youngest is a brilliant, sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and world domination. Chris, like his father, is obese, has a low IQ and no common sense. Meg desperately tries to be part of the popular crowd, and is coldly rebuffed. Their talking dog Brian keeps baby Stewie in check while sipping martinis and sorting out his own life issues. After being canceled in 2002, having an outstanding performance in DVD sales and syndication ratings that beat late-night talk shows, its cult status reached great heights. As a result, the series was added back to the FOX Summer 2005 line-up. Family Guy returned to the small screen with new episodes on Sunday, May 1st, 2005. A DVD Movie was released in September of 2005. Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and freakin' sweet. The animated series features the adventures of the Griffin family. Peter and Lois have three kids - the youngest is a brilliant, sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and world domination. Chris, like his father, is obese, has a low IQ and no common sense. Meg desperately tries to be part of the popular crowd, and is coldly...

Family Gay

Airs: Sunday March 8, 2009

To make money and pay off his debts, Peter participates in medical experiments, including one that makes him gay. He winds up in a relationship with another man and leaves Lois and the family brokenhearted, however, they realize the important thing is that Peter is happy.

Freakin' Sweet Night with Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane and Alex Borstein host a night of freakin' sweet Family Guy-style comedy.

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  • 10
    rockhard411's avatarmember since: Dec 27, 2008
    The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"

    Family Guy, the hit TV show from FOX has been a very popular animated series for many years. For as long as I can remember, Family Guy has been making its audiences laugh uncontrollably! ...Continue »

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  • Animayshin's avatarmember since: Feb 16, 2009
    The Bottom Line: "Why did I watch that?"

    Same reason why I watched Epic Movie, listened to the Jonas Brothers, and read Twilight (2005 book). I can't hate it if I've never tried it, and boy, do I HATE this show. ...Continue »

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  • 10
    rickrice94's avatarmember since: Feb 15, 2009
    The Bottom Line: "Better every season"

    Family Guy is Fox's biggest hit, it is probably the funniest show I have ever seen. ...Continue »

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  • 10
    caroliineex95's avatarmember since: Feb 12, 2009
    The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"

    This is about the most stupidest and funniest family alive.Peter is just peter,Lois is a naggy but fun mom,brian is an talking dog thats an alcholic,megs there UGLY daughter,chris is there son who is loved by a rapist,and stewies a new born that can talk ...Continue »

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  • 10
    VerticalGunn's avatarmember since: Jan 12, 2009
    The Bottom Line: "Classic"

    Family Guy is a downright hilarious show. Politically incorrect, Family Guy is a hands-down masterpiece with an all-star cast such as Seth Green and Mila Kunis. The show is absolutely great, and it has a habit of making you laugh, which is a good thing. ...Continue »

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Show Score 9.1 superb
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