10 Shows & Movies Like American Dad! (2005)

Description: As the longest-running animated sitcom, The Simpsons paved the way for shows like American Dad! Both feature a dysfunctional family in a suburban setting with satirical takes on American life. They share similar humor styles, though The Simpsons tends to be more family-friendly in its early seasons.

Fact: The Simpsons has predicted numerous real-world events, including the Trump presidency. It holds the record for most guest stars in a TV series. The show's animation style was originally designed to be simple enough to maintain a weekly production schedule.

Description: South Park shares American Dad!'s satirical take on current events and pop culture, though with more topical and controversial humor. Both shows feature absurd situations and frequently parody celebrities and political figures. They also both use animation to push boundaries that live-action couldn't.

Fact: Episodes are typically written and animated in just six days. The show was originally created using cut-out construction paper. It holds the record for most swearing in an animated TV episode (399 swear words in 'It Hits the Fan').

Description: Futurama shares American Dad!'s mix of sci-fi elements with family/workplace comedy. Both shows feature intelligent writing that combines clever wordplay with visual gags. They also share a tendency to include musical numbers and have developed complex continuity over their runs.

Fact: The show was canceled twice but revived each time due to fan demand. Many of the writers have PhDs in science fields, leading to accurate scientific references. The show correctly predicted several future inventions, including the iPhone and the Large Hadron Collider.

Description: Family Guy is similar to American Dad! in several ways. Both are animated sitcoms created by Seth MacFarlane, featuring a dysfunctional family with a talking pet. They share a similar humor style, including cutaway gags and satirical takes on American culture. The shows also often include musical numbers and parodies of popular media.

Fact: Family Guy was canceled twice before being revived due to strong DVD sales and rerun ratings. The show's famous 'Peter vs. Chicken' fights are inspired by the fight scenes in They Live. Seth MacFarlane voices multiple main characters, including Peter, Brian, and Stewie.

Description: The Cleveland Show is a spin-off of Family Guy and shares many similarities with American Dad!, including being created by Seth MacFarlane. It features a similar animation style, humor, and family-centered storytelling. Like American Dad!, it includes absurd situations mixed with social commentary and features a talking animal (a bear named Tim).

Fact: The show was originally planned to be a Family Guy spin-off centered around the character Cleveland Brown. It was canceled after four seasons due to declining ratings. The theme song was performed by R&B singer Ne-Yo.

Description: Archer shares American Dad!'s blend of action and comedy, though with a more spy-themed focus. Both shows feature rapid-fire dialogue and pop culture references. They also share a similar visual style in character design and both include elements of workplace comedy alongside family dynamics.

Fact: The show was originally pitched as 'James Bond meets Arrested Development.' The character designs are based on 1960s spy movie aesthetics. The show has gone through several format changes, including becoming a noir detective series and space adventure.

Description: Bob's Burgers shares with American Dad! a focus on a quirky family running their lives amidst comedic chaos. Both shows balance absurd humor with heartfelt family moments. They also feature strong voice acting and musical elements, though Bob's Burgers tends to be more grounded in reality compared to American Dad!'s sci-fi elements.

Fact: The show was originally conceived as a family of cannibals who owned a burger restaurant. H. Jon Benjamin voices both Bob Belcher and Sterling Archer in Archer. The show has spawned a successful theatrical movie released in

Description: While more sci-fi focused, Rick and Morty shares American Dad!'s blend of absurd humor and family dynamics. Both shows feature dysfunctional family relationships and frequently parody pop culture. They also share a tendency to include elaborate, sometimes dark, storylines alongside more conventional sitcom elements.

Fact: The show was inspired by Back to the Future, with Rick originally being a parody of Doc Brown. The infamous 'Szechuan Sauce' episode led to a real-life McDonald's promotion. Creator Justin Roiland was replaced after season 6 due to misconduct allegations.

Description: Created by Justin Roiland (co-creator of Rick and Morty), Solar Opposites shares American Dad!'s blend of sci-fi and family comedy. Both shows feature aliens trying to navigate human life and culture, often with hilarious misunderstandings. They also share a similar animation style and humor that balances the absurd with character-driven stories.

Fact: The show features a subplot about shrunken humans living in a wall that became unexpectedly popular. Justin Roiland voices both main alien characters. The show was originally developed as a potential Rick and Morty spin-off.

Description: The Great North shares American Dad!'s focus on a quirky family in unusual circumstances, though with a more wholesome tone. Both shows feature strong voice casts and musical elements. They also share a similar animation style, being produced by the same studio (Bento Box Entertainment).

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