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Vulture Watch
What will become of Peter Griffin and his family? Is the Family Guy TV show cancelled or renewed for a 16th season on FOX? The television vulture is watching all TV series cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Family Guy, season 16. Bookmark it or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
An animated comedy airing on the FOX television network, Family Guy follows stereotypical sitcom dad Peter Griffin (Seth MacFarlane). Overweight and a bit dim, Peter is close to his kids, despite being a heavy drinker. A piano teacher, wife Lois (Alex Borstein) is a stay-at-home mother and usually the impatient voice of reason. An outcast at school, 18-year-old Meg (Mila Kunis) is the family’s preferred dumping ground. Overweight like his dad, 13-year-old Chris (Seth Green) is socially awkward and clueless, especially when it comes to women. The baby of the family, one-year-old Stewie (MacFarlane) is diabolically clever, if sexually confused. Rounding out the Griffin family is their dog Brian (MacFarlane). A ladies’ man who is particularly devoted to Lois, Brian is about one step away from AA.
Season 15 Ratings
The 15th season of Family Guy is averaging a 1.13 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.50 million viewers. Compared to season 14, that’s down by 13% in the demo and down by 10% in viewership. Find out how Family Guy stacks up against the other FOX TV shows.
Telly’s Take
While Family Guy’s performance has faded some over the years, the show has remained a top 10 performer in the demo, for FOX. Animated shows are usually cheaper to produce than live-action series and this one makes boatloads of cash in syndication. This series isn’t going anywhere but hasn’t been officially renewed yet. I’ll keep an eye on the Nielsens and will update this page with breaking developments. Subscribe for free updates on any Family Guy cancellation or renewal news.
3/28/2018 update: Family Guy has been renewed for season 16 on FOX. Details here.
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What do you think? Do you hope the Family Guy TV show will be renewed for a 16th season? How would you feel if FOX cancelled this TV show, instead?
I wish they would cancel it. It’s been going downhill for years. It’s now totally cringe and unwatchable. However it was once a great show. But certainly not even close nowadays.
Can’t disagree with you more. I definitely agree with you.