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7.4 / 10(5,153 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 199924 Seasons

Family Guy

“Don't die laughing. We could get sued.”

Series 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.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network
FOX
Episodes & Seasons

24 Seasons • 456 Episodes

Air Date Window

1999 – Present

Premiered: Sun, Jan 31, 1999

Created By
Seth MacFarlaneSeth MacFarlane

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, May 17, 2026

Season 24, Episode 15: “High School History”

In this three-act parody of prominent historical eras, the Griffins take a humorous look at The French Revolution, the American Civil War, and World War II.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Family Guy (Season 1) DVD Trailer (HD)

Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-20

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Seth MacFarlane

Producers

Alex Carter, Patrick Meighan, Alec Sulkin, Mark Hentemann, Richard Appel

Department Leadership Roster

Shannon Smith

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14
Content Warning Elements:
DLSV

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

D • L • S • V

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

France (CNC)10

Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

India (CBFC)U/A 16+
Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Family Guy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Family Guy

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Family Guy about?

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.

How many seasons does Family Guy have?

Family Guy comprises 24 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Family Guy?

Key cast members in Family Guy include Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Mila Kunis, Seth Green, Patrick Warburton.

Who created or directed Family Guy?

Family Guy was developed and directed by Seth MacFarlane.