Family Guy

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 31, 1999
Season #: 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 406 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 309 out of 406
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 406
  3. Negative: 58 out of 406
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  1. drlowdon
    Oct 6, 2019
    7
    Introducing us to the bizarre antics of the animated Griffin household Family Guy remains on the air to this day, a full twenty years and two cancellations (and revivals) later.

    Family Guy has always been a controversial show dealing with themes that most comedies, animated or otherwise, wouldn’t touch. Importantly though, despite some less than stellar animation and an over reliance on    Introducing us to the bizarre antics of the animated Griffin household Family Guy remains on the air to this day, a full twenty years and two cancellations (and revivals) later.

    Family Guy has always been a controversial show dealing with themes that most comedies, animated or otherwise, wouldn’t touch. Importantly though, despite some less than stellar animation and an over reliance on cutaway jokes in this first season, it was funny from the get go and for me that’s the most important thing of all.    … Expand
  2. FamilyGuyFan
    Mar 7, 2019
    9
    This show is hilarious. The political messages are well-informed, the characters are funny, the humor is nasty but hilarious and while it's not nearly as good as it used to be in Seasons 1 to 6, it can still be watchable on occasion.
  3. realestgamer11
    Jan 15, 2019
    7
    Do you remember that time when Family Guy was funny? (cuts to a scene) now Seth Mcfarlane is just shooting out shows without care for his fan base and what got him them, to work on an even worst show.
  4. loricritic845
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    This is a great show. The animation is good, the humor is fine and it has a great cast of voices.
  5. Xirhanna
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    What can I say, I love this TV show. I can't get enough of it. It makes me laugh and it always is great background noise when I'm doing other stuff too.
  6. robertoiglesias
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    Family Guy is a very very great show ever. It is very hilarious and interesting to watch. I can't find a possible way to hate this comedy show. Luckily there's a family guy.
  7. MrTacoBob
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    I hear people saying it has "Offensive jokes" ...that's comedy...comedy isn't just going to be nice to your face and expect you to laugh no sometimes they're going to take it too far and still make us laugh. The characters are amazing in this cartoon filled with jokes to the brim. I agree there are bad episodes but Family Guy is my favorite tv show and nobody can change that.
  8. COOLQUINN17
    Jun 13, 2017
    10
    I was nine when I started to watch this show and I just loved it. It's one of my absolute favorite shows of ALL TIME. It maybe similar to The Simpsons but it doesn't mean it's a rip off. The characters are lovable and funny, Peter and Brian are my favorite characters. The humor is funny although it can be little bit offensive at times, the stories are brilliant and the voice actingI was nine when I started to watch this show and I just loved it. It's one of my absolute favorite shows of ALL TIME. It maybe similar to The Simpsons but it doesn't mean it's a rip off. The characters are lovable and funny, Peter and Brian are my favorite characters. The humor is funny although it can be little bit offensive at times, the stories are brilliant and the voice acting from Seth MacFarlane and the rest of the cast is well done. Sure Family Guy did go a little down hill in recent years but I still enjoy this show very much and I'll continue to watch this show until the very end.… Expand
  9. BabyRants
    Mar 29, 2017
    9
    Acting: 7.3
    Premise: Stupid, But I'll give it a 5.
    Content In Genre: 7
    Setting: 4
    Originality: 10
    Appeal: 9
    Storylines: 3
    Characters: 10
    Entertainment: 9.7
    Interest: 8.9/10.
    9/10.
  10. Samusbooks
    Dec 19, 2016
    10
    Family Guy is a funny series.With incredible stories and funny characters.In the begin,Family Guy isn't a sucess,now,compared with The Simpsons,this series is extraordinary.
  11. Jiano74
    Nov 10, 2016
    7
    With 15 seasons in total I am just going to leave an overall review here. This comedy is pretty good the characters are brilliant but storylines are too weak and compared to the juggernaut that is The Simpsons it was always going to struggle but Family Guy gave it there best shot and did well.
  12. undeadJFK420
    Oct 19, 2016
    9
    Since it’s humble beginning in 1999, Family Guy has been impacting the T.V. meta and putting smiles on the faces of audiences. It’s non-stop pop culture references, slapstick humor, and shockingly hilarious cut-aways have grown the show into a modern entertainment behemoth, rivaling the tenure of even The Simpsons. An exaggerated cast of characters, some brilliant buffoonery, and even aSince it’s humble beginning in 1999, Family Guy has been impacting the T.V. meta and putting smiles on the faces of audiences. It’s non-stop pop culture references, slapstick humor, and shockingly hilarious cut-aways have grown the show into a modern entertainment behemoth, rivaling the tenure of even The Simpsons. An exaggerated cast of characters, some brilliant buffoonery, and even a little emotion here and there make Family Guy excel within the animated comedy archetype.
    Family Guy follows the ludicrous trials and tribulations of the Griffin family, whose lives are infected with a plague of impossible adventures and wisecracking one-liners. The group consists of six acutely defined characters: Peter-an overweight father with an endearing lack of intelligence. He’s espoused to Lois, the embodiment of the American housewife stereotype. The eldest of the children is Meg, an 18-year-old who is alienated and abused by society. Then there’s Chris, who takes after his father in size and his sister in popularity. His brother, the youngest of the family, is Stewie- a hyper-intelligent 1-year-old bent on world domination. And last but not least, there’s Brian, the family dog who’s failed writing career has driven him into a downward spiral of alcoholism and remorse.
    But despite the extensivity of those few characters, they remain just that: few. The Griffin family is just the core group; there are loads of other entertaining personalities introduced throughout Family Guy, which makes the show more intriguing and attractive as it’s lifetime grows longer. In addition to that, the smattering of characters pairs nicely with other aspects of the show by making situations enjoyable that would otherwise be mundane without stellar character personality.
    Another defining attribute, which I’ve found to be unique to Family Guy, is that it presents the viewer with the ability to relate to the show by creating surprisingly specific scenarios that people experience within their lives. Numerous are the times that I find myself watching, and in my head think, “Hey, that’s happened to me before!, ” or, “I can’t believe how accurate that was!” It’s situations like those that really able the viewer to engage themselves in Family Guy, which is something I’ve never really experienced with any other show.
    However, one of the show’s biggest downfalls is a big part of what makes it so successful: it’s edgy sense of humor, or as some pessimists may tell you, it’s TV-MA rating. Many of Family Guy’s puns, pranks, and parodies teeter dangerously on the proverbial balance beams of sexism, racism, and violence. I’m warning you now: this program is not for the faint of heart. Despite the show’s numerous Emmys, Teen Choice Awards, and even a Grammy nomination, it is and will forever remain one of those things you’ll either hate or love depending on personal preference, like blue cheese or ocean cruises.
    All in all, Seth Macfarlane(the creator of Family Guy)and Co. have done a stunning job of creating a show that, while not for everyone, still succeeds in making most laugh and grin with each new episode. Here’s hoping Family Guy continues to do what it does best: make an American pop culture phenomenon out of a not-so-phenomenal family.    … Expand
  13. SimpsonFans
    Sep 15, 2016
    7
    It's good in small doses for the laughs, but isn't a great show to watch consecutively. As others have mentioned, it will start to seem repetitive if you're paying close attention and there isn't any sort of connection between episodes. It's hard to say there's a best season; it's been consistently hit or miss each episode, though I think the recent seasons have been aiming for the lowestIt's good in small doses for the laughs, but isn't a great show to watch consecutively. As others have mentioned, it will start to seem repetitive if you're paying close attention and there isn't any sort of connection between episodes. It's hard to say there's a best season; it's been consistently hit or miss each episode, though I think the recent seasons have been aiming for the lowest common denominator among viewers. It makes for a decent prime-time re-run syndication show that you stumble upon when flicking through channels, but not the type of show you'll want to own on DVD and watch through nor do I think many people go out of their way to catch new episodes.… Expand
  14. Sonicguyz1998
    Sep 8, 2016
    10
    Family guy rocks. It's way better than most of the others shows in the late 1990s. So freakin sweet and hilarious. The show is very smart and perfect.
  15. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    7
    Once the year 2010 hit for the series the tv show went downhill badly. But 1999-2009 was the great years were the good years for the tv series. Sure, some episodes were bad but compared to now the the present episodes has more bad episodes.
  16. DanBurrito
    Sep 9, 2015
    8
    My god, this show's hilarious. I literally find myself in tears of laughter by the end of an episode, usually caused by Stewie the evil baby. Seth MacFarlane's voices are comedic gold and his characters are delightfully quirky. WARNING: not for the easily offended
  17. YellowKirby
    Sep 9, 2015
    8
    Family Guy may seem like a flat out rip-off of "The Simpsons", but it is in fact almost as good. It has great humour and good characters, the best being Stewy, the evil one-year-old. Just a point below the greatness of "The Simpsons"!
  18. SpongeBobfan13
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    I love Family Guy! It is one of my favorite shows! The only thing that is not so good about it is how inappropriate it can be! I am only allowed to watch seasons 1 and 2, the PG rated episodes and the Family Guy Star Wars. It is a very good show! I love it! If Seth is listening, please make some more episodes that are funny, but PG!
  19. PeterParker
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    Family Guy Season 1 it's a great beginning of the best TV Show ever.With the TV series "The Simpsons,Family Guy is the best series of all time.Great stories,great characters and great design.An epic animation adventure.
  20. lukechristiansc
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    " Seth Macfarlane is a comic genius ".....................................................................................................................................................................
  21. Meth-dude
    Sep 1, 2014
    10
    Family Guy is probably the best cartoon show i have ever watched.Characters are stupid and the humour is childish but the show is like that and that's why I like it.
  22. how_are_u
    Jul 27, 2014
    8
    Family guy rocks. I haven't seen too much of the show, but I see a few episodes airing on tv every now and then, and I also recently started watching the season 7 dvd boxset. Truly great show, much better than the Simpsons or Futurama.
  23. Ezio189
    Jul 2, 2014
    10
    Hilarious in every episode, no character is bland, excellent animation, and a personality that will last forever, Family Guy is a twisted adult cartoon that never leaves you laughing till you piss. The perfect TV show, PERIOD!
  24. resumegam3
    May 21, 2014
    7
    Ok, this tv show was very funny when it first came out, but now, it's not as good. There are some really good episodes like 'Road to the Multiverse', 'Road to the North Pole' and 'Stewie Goes for A Drive', but episodes like 'Patriot Games' and 'Road to Germany' just go over the top with violence, bad language and racism. If you are heavily worshipping any of the main religions, you willOk, this tv show was very funny when it first came out, but now, it's not as good. There are some really good episodes like 'Road to the Multiverse', 'Road to the North Pole' and 'Stewie Goes for A Drive', but episodes like 'Patriot Games' and 'Road to Germany' just go over the top with violence, bad language and racism. If you are heavily worshipping any of the main religions, you will find this show very offensive. Peter is a character who is married to Lois and they have their kids Meg, who keeps constantly getting hated by her family, and Chris. They also have a baby called Stewie, who, 15 years ago, wanted to dominate the world. Now, Stewie just shows off and makes rude jokes, and also goes on adventures with Brian, the family's English-talking dog. Stewie is still incredibly funny, though. Brian, my favourite character, is an English-talking dog who likes to drink alcohol, smoke, and take drugs. Brian was recently killed and then brought back to life. When he died,I felt so sad, but was liking the show again once they brought him back. So, Family Guy is a funny show, that is 7/10 quality now, but was 10/10 quality from 1999- 2001.… Expand
  25. htrimm
    Apr 24, 2014
    7
    Getting old. Brian dates humans and hates everything he isn't into.. Stewie wants to take over the world.. Peter and Lois are horrible parents more into their own lives then the doings of their children... Yea needs new material or better writers.. now when they killed off Brian and brought in the new dog; that livened things up... then you went right back to the same old show you haveGetting old. Brian dates humans and hates everything he isn't into.. Stewie wants to take over the world.. Peter and Lois are horrible parents more into their own lives then the doings of their children... Yea needs new material or better writers.. now when they killed off Brian and brought in the new dog; that livened things up... then you went right back to the same old show you have been doing since episode 1… Expand
  26. Stewie
    Feb 1, 2014
    8
    Well i really like this show, and many of you probably can tell by my user name, it obvious, but they need to make better effort in the movies that they make from the show, kind of like "the simpsons" did. I don`t really see big different`s between the show and "Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story" its kind of like stewie and brian episode
  27. awesomegamer971
    Jan 23, 2014
    10
    I just absolutely love Family Guy. All of the characters has there own unique personality. My favorite character is Stewie. None of the episodes really have a plot. They're just really random and all of the jokes never get old. If you're a fan of comedy, then defiantly check out Family Guy. You won't be disappointed.
  28. mishabridun
    Jan 9, 2014
    10
    HILARIOUS! Every single episode is just so entertaining and funny. The characters are all unique and the parodies are to die for. This is one of the best animated comedy shows EVER MADE I loves this so much and I hope you will too!
  29. SJ-ULTI-Reiews
    Dec 12, 2013
    7
    The first season has really funny moments, but the season is way too short. Peter and the rest of the gang are great and the voice acting is superb. Overall Score= 75/100
  30. mariofan2935
    Nov 26, 2013
    9
    This is probably the funniest show I've ever seen. I would have given the show a 10, but due to Brian getting killed off, I gave this show a 9. That is my only negative comment here.
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Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best TV Season of 1999
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#1 Most Discussed TV Season of 1999
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#4 Most Shared TV Season of 1999

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 23
  3. Negative: 7 out of 23
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    Jul 10, 2013
    70
    Does it work? Mostly, but only if you can handle what is now commonly called "edge." [29 Jan 1999]
  2. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Monica Collins
    Jul 10, 2013
    83
    Sunday's premiere episode is one of the most cleverly outrageous half-hours of TV I've seen in a while. [28 Jan 1999]
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Phil Rosenthal
    Jul 10, 2013
    50
    We fear [Family Guy] already may be out of material. [9 Apr 1999]
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