10 Shows & Movies Like Family Guy (1999)

Description: Like Family Guy, The Simpsons is a long-running animated sitcom that blends humor with social commentary. Both shows feature dysfunctional families and satirize American culture. They share a similar episodic structure and often include cutaway gags and pop culture references.

Fact: The Simpsons is the longest-running American sitcom and the longest-running American animated program. The show was originally part of The Tracey Ullman Show as a series of shorts. The Simpsons has won 34 Primetime Emmy Awards.

Description: South Park shares Family Guy's irreverent humor and willingness to tackle controversial topics. Both shows use satire to comment on current events and societal issues. They also feature a similar style of animation and often push the boundaries of what's acceptable on television.

Fact: South Park is created using cutout animation, giving it a distinctive look. Episodes are often produced in just six days, allowing for timely commentary on current events. The show was originally conceived as a Christmas card featuring the main characters.

Description: Created by Matt Groening, the same creator as The Simpsons, Futurama shares Family Guy's blend of humor and heart. Both shows feature a mix of slapstick and more sophisticated jokes, as well as a willingness to tackle emotional storylines. They also both include numerous pop culture references.

Fact: The show was originally canceled in 2003 but was revived due to strong DVD sales and rerun ratings. Many of the show's writers have advanced degrees in science, leading to more accurate scientific references than typical animated shows. The character of Bender is named after John Bender from The Breakfast Club.

Description: Created by Seth MacFarlane, the same creator as Family Guy, American Dad! shares many similarities in terms of humor style, animation, and storytelling. Both shows feature a dysfunctional family and include cutaway gags, though American Dad! has more of a focus on political satire.

Fact: The show was originally conceived as a more political counterpart to Family Guy. The character of Stan Smith is voiced by Seth MacFarlane, who also voices several Family Guy characters. The show's talking goldfish, Klaus, was originally a human Olympic skier whose brain was transplanted into a fish's body by the CIA.

Description: A spin-off of Family Guy, The Cleveland Show shares the same creator, Seth MacFarlane, and many of the same humor styles and animation techniques. Both shows feature a dysfunctional family and use cutaway gags and pop culture references.

Fact: The show was created after the character of Cleveland Brown was written out of Family Guy. The show was canceled after four seasons, with Cleveland returning to Family Guy. The show's theme song was performed by R&B singer Ne-Yo.

Description: Archer shares Family Guy's fast-paced, reference-heavy humor and features a similarly dysfunctional protagonist. Both shows use a mix of verbal and visual gags, though Archer's humor is more spy-themed. They also both feature a distinctive animation style.

Fact: The show was originally conceived as a more adult-oriented take on Jonny Quest. The character of Sterling Archer is voiced by H. Jon Benjamin, who also voices Bob in Bob's Burgers. The show's animation style is inspired by mid-century modern design.

Description: Bob's Burgers shares Family Guy's focus on a quirky family, though it's generally more wholesome and less edgy. Both shows feature a mix of humor and heart, with a focus on family dynamics. They also both use musical numbers as part of their storytelling.

Fact: The show was originally pitched as a family of cannibals who ran a burger restaurant, but this was deemed too dark. The show's creator, Loren Bouchard, also created Home Movies. The store next to Bob's Burgers changes in every episode, often with humorous names.

Description: Rick and Morty shares Family Guy's dark humor and pop culture references, though it leans more into science fiction. Both shows feature dysfunctional family dynamics and often include absurd, surreal humor. They also both use cutaway gags, though Rick and Morty's are more sci-fi oriented.

Fact: The show was inspired by Back to the Future, with Rick loosely based on Doc Brown and Morty on Marty McFly. The show's creators, Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, originally created the characters for an animated short. The show has spawned a popular line of McDonald's Szechuan sauce memes.

Description: Created by Justin Roiland, co-creator of Rick and Morty, Solar Opposites shares Family Guy's mix of humor and sci-fi elements. Both shows feature dysfunctional characters and use a mix of slapstick and more sophisticated humor. They also both include numerous pop culture references.

Fact: The show was originally conceived as a more family-friendly version of Rick and Morty. The show's animation style is similar to Rick and Morty, but with brighter colors. The show features a subplot about tiny people living in a wall, which has become a fan favorite.

Description: The Great North shares Family Guy's focus on a quirky family, though it's set in Alaska and has a more wholesome tone. Both shows feature a mix of humor and heart, with a focus on family dynamics. They also both use musical numbers as part of their storytelling.

Fact: The show was created by Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, who also write for Bob's Burgers. The character of Beef Tobin is voiced by Nick Offerman, known for his role in Parks and Recreation. The show's setting was inspired by the creators' love of Alaska and its unique culture.