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For a genre so predicated on specific markers, it's kind of amazing what a seemingly endless shelf life the Western has — maybe because the skeletal structure of a Western can, as film history has frequently demonstrated, be applied to myriad subgenres, time periods, countries, cultures, and stories.

The selection of Westerns available for viewing on Netflix is a testament to that versatility and renewability. The strongest Western films and TV shows in the streamer's U.S. catalogue range from goofy comedy to dark fantasy, from the 18th century to the present day, and from South Korea to Canada. Here, for your convenience, is a ranking of the 15 best and most worthwhile.

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A Million Ways To Die In The West

Released in 2014, "A Million Ways to Die in the West" is the second feature film directed by Seth MacFarlane. Scripted by MacFarlane,...

Hulu comes strong for Halloween grabs each year, and as it turns out, 2025 isn’t going to be any different. Seth MacFarlane’s most provocative and unapologetic creation, Family Guy, is expanding its Hulu-exclusive lineup with two new holiday specials. It starts with a Halloween episode titled “A Little Fight Music,” premiering Monday, October 6 — the title for the second special is not yet unveiled. The specials will be separate from Family Guy Season 24, which will air in 2026.

As per Variety, the news comes after it was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2025 on July 26. The Halloween episode features Brian and Stewie writing a Halloween hit due to the “shortage of quality Halloween songs,” while Peter and friends face dark consequences from faking trick-or-treating. This continues Hulu’s direct collaboration with 20th Television Animation, separate from the show’s traditional Fox broadcast schedule. It is also not Family Guy’s first exclusive for Hulu.

At the Family Guy San Diego Comic-Con panel today, the cast and producers revealed the Halloween and Holiday specials are returning exclusively to Hulu this year. The Halloween special, the first of the two Hulu exclusive specials, will premiere Monday, October 6, on Hulu.

In the Halloween special, “A Little Fright Music,” Brian and Stewie realize there is a shortage of quality Halloween songs, so they set out to write a hit, and Peter and the guys discover that lying about trick or treating can have deadly consequences.

Season 24 of Family Guy will premiere in 2026 on Fox and stream on Hulu. The series continues to entertain its die-hard fan base with razor-sharp humor, spot-on parodies, spectacular animation and orchestra-backed original music.

Since its debut in 1999, the series has reached cult status among fans, and its breakout star, a talking baby, has become one of the greatest TV characters of all time.

The Griffin family will celebrate Halloween and the winter holidays with two more Family Guy specials on Hulu.

The Disney-owned streamer will be the exclusive home for the two episodes, which will stream before Family Guy begins its 24th season on Fox in 2026. The two shows will be the second set of Hulu-exclusive specials, following Halloween and Christmas editions last year.

The Halloween special, titled “A Little Fright Music,” is set to premiere Oct. 6. In the episode, Brian and Stewie realize there aren’t many quality Halloween songs, so they set out to write a hit. Peter and the guys, meanwhile, discover that lying about trick or treating can have deadly consequences.

Details and a premiere date for the holiday special will be announced later. News of the two specials was announced Saturday during Family Guy’s Comic-Con session.

Family Guy is heading into a massive four-season pickup at Fox,...

“Family Guy” is set to premiere more exclusive specials for Hulu, in addition to the Fox episodes that it continues to stream. Meeting with fans Saturday at the San Diego Comic-Con, the “Family Guy” team revealed that new Halloween and other holiday editions of “Family Guy” were in the works for Hulu.

The new batch kicks off on Monday, Oct. 6, with a new Halloween “Family Guy” special set to run. It’s the first of two new exclusive episodes for Hulu. The news was shared during “Family Guy’s” Comic-Con panel, which featured stars Alex Borstein, Seth Green and Jennifer Tilly along with executive producers Alec Sulkin and Kara Vallow.

The Halloween special is dubbed “A Little Fight Music.” Here’s the logline: “Brian and Stewie realize there is a shortage of quality Halloween songs, so they set out to write a hit, and Peter and the guys discover that...

“Family Guy” Halloween and holiday specials are returning to Hulu, with the former set to premiere on Oct. 6.

The Halloween special, dubbed “A Little Fright Music,” will see Brian and Stewie set out to write a hit after realizing there’s a shortage of quality Halloween songs. Peter and the guys also discover that lying about trick or treating can have deadly consequences.

The latest pair of specials follow “Peter, Peter Pumpkin Cheater” and “Gift of a White Guy,” which premiered in October and November, respectively. Details and a premiere date for the holiday special will be revealed at a later date.

The animated comedy, which first premiered in 1999, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.

Over the course of its run, the show has racked up numerous awards, including becoming the second animated series in television history to score an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series. Most recently,...

Exclusive: Please See Hr is never a phrase you want to hear, unless you’re Hulu and 20th Television, which are partnering to develop a workplace comedy of the same name from the Family Guy duo of Evan Waite and Alec Sulkin.

While specifics as to the plot are under wraps, the show is set in the Human Resources department of Miser Perpetuale, a massive, for-profit healthcare “provider”.

Waite will write and exec produce, with Sulkin overseeing, per sources, in his role as exec producer. Trevor Engelson of Underground and Doug Banker of Five All in the Fifth will also exec produce, with Sean Shepard serving as a producer.

A co-executive producer on Family Guy where he has been a writer for the past five years, Waite previously wrote on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, NBC’s Sunnyside, Inside Job, The President Show,...

Paramount Pictures has released a brand new poster for The Naked Gun, giving fans the first official peek at Liam Neeson’s return to comedy. The movie is coming to theaters on August 1, 2025, and it’s being called a “legacy sequel” to the original film series, continuing where things left off after Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, which came out in 1994.

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This time, Neeson is playing Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the iconic cop character originally played by Leslie Nielsen. The film is directed by Akiva Schaffer, who also helped write the script with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. Schaffer is known for his work on Popstar and Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, so this movie looks like it’ll be heavy on the laughs and over-the-top action.

The cast is packed with big names. Pamela Anderson plays Beth Davenport. Paul Walter Hauser takes...

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2025 is halfway over, and while there were unexpectedly great movies that were released this year, there were also many disappointments, but don’t lose hope, as they are nothing compared to what lies ahead. From the first DC Studios film, Superman, to the much-awaited Guillermo del Toro‘s Frankenstein. So, let’s find out which of the movies that are coming in 2025 are the most anticipated.

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Superman is an upcoming superhero action-adventure film written and directed by James Gunn. Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, the first DC Studios film follows Clark Kent, aka Superman, as he comes to terms with his alien heritage while finding his place amongst humans. Superman stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo,...

A brand-new Naked Gun movie is on the way, and this time Liam Neeson is stepping into the world of silly crime-fighting as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. The film is set to come out in U.S. theaters on August 1, 2025, and it promises a mix of throwback jokes and new characters that aim to bring back the goofy fun of the original films.

The director is Akiva Schaffer, who also co-wrote the script along with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand. According to Paramount Pictures, this will be the fourth movie in the series, following 1994’s Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult.

Instead of a reboot, it’s being called a legacy sequel, meaning it continues the story but with a new generation. Neeson plays the son of Leslie Nielsen’s iconic detective character.

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The cast is packed with familiar faces and a few surprising ones.

The next chapter in the Naked Gun series is on its way, and fans have plenty to look forward to. The new movie is called The Naked Gun, and it brings back the famous goofy police comedy but with fresh faces and some familiar ones too.

Directed by Akiva Schaffer, who also helped write the script with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, this film acts as a legacy sequel to Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult from 1994. It is the fourth movie in the franchise and stars Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr.

The film is set to hit theaters in the United States on August 1, 2025, courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

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Alongside Liam Neeson, the cast includes Pamela Anderson returning as Beth, Paul Walter Hauser playing Capt. Ed Hocken Jr., and a mix of other actors like Kevin Durand, Danny Huston,...

Bob Belcher, Cleveland Brown and Hank Hill are coming to “Fortnite.” via a Father’s Day-themed promotion with 20th Television Animation, the studio announced Friday. “Fortnite” players will be able to purchase items as either a bundle or via a la carte.

The partnership is a key moment of synergy: Disney’s 20th TV Animation is behind all three shows, and Disney has a $1.5 billion stake in “Fortnite” owner Epic Games.

Here’s how the “Fortnite” in-game event is being promoted: “Maybe you’re a Bob – serving puns rarer than your burgers. Or a Hank? Passionate about propane and silently judging uneven lawns. Or maybe you’re a Cleveland – you love minor league baseball and hats and ooze classic dad charm.”

Bob Belcher, of course, comes from “Bob’s Burgers” and is voiced by H. Jon Benjamin. “Family Guy’s” Cleveland Brown is voiced by Arif Zahir. And the Hank Hill...

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It always seems like Netflix has an unending library of great movies and TV shows, but at the same time, it is also quite difficult to figure out what you actually want to watch. So, we thought why not let Netflix make it easy for you, as it removes movies and TV shows from its library every month, and we decided to pick the best of the best films and TV shows you should watch before you can’t anymore.

Closer (June 1) Credit – Sony Pictures

Closer is a romantic drama film directed by Mike Nichols from a screenplay by Patrick Marber. Based on Marber’s 1997 play of the same name, the 2004 film explores love and relationships through the perspectives of four different but interconnected people. Closer stars Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen.

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Fox Entertainment has ordered unprecedented, early four-season renewals for 20th Television Animation’s hit series The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers, and announced the return of American Dad! to the network, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President of Fox Television Network.

The three fan-favorite series – all produced by 20th Television Animation, a part of Disney Television Studios – have each received four additional seasons, continuing their impressive runs on Fox through the 2028-29 broadcast cycle.

The renewals encompass the 16th through 19th Seasons of Bob’s Burgers, the 24th through 27th Seasons of Family Guy, and the record-setting 37th through 40th Seasons of The Simpsons, extending its standing as the longest-running scripted primetime series in television history.

American Dad!, created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman, debuted on Fox in 2005 and was a part of the network’s animation lineup through 2014. The animated comedy will return to...

Fox is locking in its animated cornerstones for the remainder of the 2020s.

In a huge commitment to longer-running shows The Simpsons, Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers, the network has ordered four more seasons of each show. Additionally, Fox officially announced that American Dad! will return to the network in 2025-26, also with a four-season order.

The renewals will take all four series through the 2028-29 season. The Simpsons will extend its already ludicrous run through its 40th season and, depending on the episode count for the coming seasons, will likely approach 900 episodes by the end of the order. Family Guy will run through its 27th season and Bob’s Burgers through its 19th. The order for American Dad! will encompass seasons 20 through 23, by Fox’s count.

All four shows come from 20th Television Animation.

“This new deal celebrates the eternal popularity of these iconic comedies, as well as the enduring,...

“The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” and “Bob’s Burgers” have locked in massive four-season renewals at Fox, Variety has learned. In addition, “American Dad” is officially returning to Fox, likewise with a four-season renewal.

It was previously reported in March that “American Dad” was nearing a deal to return to Fox, the network that originally launched the show in 2005. It has been airing on TBS since 2014. Linear reruns of “American Dad!” will continue to air on TBS and fellow Warner Bros. Discovery networks Adult Swim and TruTV until at least 2030.

“This new deal celebrates the eternal popularity of these iconic comedies, as well as the enduring, prolific relationship we continue to enjoy with our friends at 20th Television Animation and the brilliant creators – that goes double for Seth this time around — and incredible voices behind these contemporary classics,” said Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network.

The renewals will take “Bob’s Burgers...

There's a lot wrong with Stewie Griffin from "Family Guy." Why is he evil? Why is his head shaped like a football? Why can he and the dog talk? And even accepting that Stewie can talk, why is he talking like that?

Stewie Griffin talks in a sort of upper-class English accent, which is weird because the rest of the Griffins (especially his parents) talk with distinct Rhode Island accents. Even Brian, who's speaking skill origins are similarly unexplored throughout the series, still talks in a standard American accent you'd expect from someone who grew up in America. Why is the dog's voice more normal than the baby's? And while we're asking questions, can someone in Quahog do something about that pedophile who lives down the street?

In a 2010 interview, MacFarlane explained how he thought up Stewie's voice. Turns out, he was reading about the production of one of his favorite movies,...

Seth MacFarlane's Ted 2 is about to offend audiences on a new streaming service this February. Directed, starring, and co-written (with Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild) by Family Guy mastermind, Seth MacFarlane, Ted 2 is the director's 2015 follow-up to the beloved 2012 comedy, Ted. The franchise stars Mark Wahlberg, with MacFarlane voicing the eponymous living teddy bear. After Ted fell in love in the first movie, Ted 2 sees the titular bear and his wife, Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth), trying to have a baby. But, because Ted isn't technically alive, he isn't allowed to be a father.

Ted 2 streams on Netflix on February 16. Alongside Wahlberg, MacFarlane, and Barth, the sequel also starred Amanda Seyfried, Patrick Stewart (narrating), Giovanni Ribisi, Morgan Freeman, Patrick Warburton, and Patrick Slattery. There are also a bunch of celebrity cameos, including Liam Neeson, Ryan Reynolds, Tom Brady, and Sam J. Jones. The official synopsis reads:

"Newlywed...

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Seth MacFarlane is undeniably a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood, particularly in the TV space. As the creator of long-running shows such as "Family Guy" and "American Dad," his creations are now fixtures of the pop culture landscape. But even heavy-hitters miss every once in a while. For MacFarlane, his biggest miss to date came in 2013 when Fox picked up his live-action multi-camera sitcom "Dads" to air. Riding high at arguably the biggest moment in his career, the network seemed to think it couldn't lose. What it wound up with was an unrivaled critical misfire.

How bad was the response to "Dads," exactly? Amazingly enough, it ranks as the worst-reviewed sitcom on Metacritic with a dreadful 15 "Metascore." It should be noted that the site only counts titles with seven or more reviews. Setting aside any technicalities, "Dads" is...

One of Family Guy's more memorable gags was during Season 4 in the 2006 episode, Untitled Griffin Family History. As the family could possibly drown in a panic room that's flooding, Peter has a major confession to make, "I did not care for The Godfather." His family's reactions are fairly relatable, despite the pending doom.

After the clip had gone viral, series creator and executive producer Seth MacFarlane jumped on X (formerly Twitter) to reveal one of the key lines when Peter was explaining to his stunned family why he didn't care for arguably one of the greatest films in cinematic history, "It insists upon itself."

"Since this has been trending, here's a fun fact: 'It insists upon itself' was a criticism my college film history professor used to explain why he didn't think 'The Sound of Music' was a great film. First-rate teacher, but I never quite followed that one.

After a delay, Family Guy is finally returning, with Season 23 premiering on Sunday Feb. 16, 2025. It will debut at 8 pm Et / Pt, which has long been The Simpsons' time slot, per TheWrap. Rounding out the two-hour block will be Grimsburg Season 2, The Great North Season 5, and Krapopolis Season 2.

The new episode will be a riff on Top Gun, with Peter playing Maverick as he mourns the death of Goose (Joe). His relationship with Charlie (Lois) is explored along with his son, Rooster (Chris). Given Family Guy's winning record with spoofs on beloved movies, expect this one to be a classic.

The show recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, despite being canceled twice since its series premiere on Jan. 31, 1999.

When Does 'The Simpsons' Return?

Just a few weeks back, it was reported that The Simpsons would lose its coveted Sundays at 8 pm Et / Pt time slot, and would be moved to Wednesday nights.

Fox has announced the winter return dates for its iconic Animation Domination favorites Family Guy, Grimsburg, The Great North, Krapopolis and The Simpsons. On Sunday, Feb. 16, all-new seasons of Family Guy (8:00-8:30 p.m. Et/Pt), Grimsburg (8:30-9:00 p.m. Et/Pt) and The Great North (9:00-9:30 p.m. Et/Pt) debut, followed by new episodes of Krapopolis (9:30-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on Fox.

Then, starting Sunday, March 30, Animation Domination continues when all-new episodes of The Simpsons return (8:00-8:30 p.m. Et/Pt), followed by Family Guy (8:30-9:00 p.m. Et/Pt), The Great North (9:00-9:30 p.m. Et/Pt) and Krapopolis (9:30-10:00 p.m. Et/Pt).

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The Season 23 premiere of Family Guy will parody Top Gun, which will chronicle Peter/Maverick getting together with Lois/Charlie, the tragic death of Joe/Goose,...

Fox has set Winter return dates for its Sunday night Animation Domination block.

Family Guy, Grimsburg, The Great North and Krapopolis are set to return Sunday, Feb. 16 starting with Season 23 of Family Guy at 8 pm; Season 2 of Grimsburg at 8:30 pm, Season 5 of The Great North at 9 pm, followed by new episodes of Krapopolis at 9:30 pm.

Beginning Sunday, March 30, Season 36 of The Simpsons debuts, followed by Family Guy at 8:30 pm, The Great North at 9 pm and Krapopolis at 9:30 pm.

The Season 23 premiere of Family Guy, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary on Fox, will parody Top Gun, which will see Peter/Maverick getting together with Lois/Charlie, the tragic death of Joe/Goose, and Peter/Maverick’s blooming relationship with Chris/Rooster. Additionally, this season, Peter runs into Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at a brewery tour, Lois becomes a stand-up comedian and Meg starts dating a...

2025 is going to see massive scheduling changes to beloved animated sitcoms The Simpsons and Family Guy.

The new year has arrived, and so have some major changes to Fox’s Animation Domination programming block. Per Comicbook.com, Family Guy will take over The Simpsons’ time slot when the series’ 23rd season premieres this February. The swap was revealed in a Jerry O’Connell preview.

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Seth MacFarlane's Family Guy will return to Adult Swim's programming in 2025 after a three-year absence from the network.

While not officially confirmed, Family Guy will likely take the 8:00 Pm Est time slot starting Sunday at the beginning of February. This marks the official premiere of the 23rd season of the series, not including the two holiday specials "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater" and "Gift of the White Guy," airing in October and November 2024. Alongside Family Guy, other animated series,...

Seth MacFarlane's animated sitcom "Family Guy" has long traded in shock humor and crass jokes. Like a fratboy-ready version of "The Simpsons," "Family Guy" came into being when many comedians and TV shows were testing the limits of what was deemed acceptable on television. Many of said comedians were pushing back against the still-remembered manufactured wholesomeness of Reagan's 1980s. MacFarlane was born in 1972, so he grew up witnessing the blandness of the "classic American sitcom." There was also a general cultural bristling at the 1990s trend toward "politically correct language," even from those who agreed with the sentiment toward sensitivity.

MacFarlane's "Family Guy" opened with a riff on the title sequence for "All in the Family," and then exploded into a glitzy song-and-dance routine about restoring "good old-fashioned values." The title was ironic, though. Peter Griffin (MacFarlane) was not a "family guy" at all, but a crass, media-blinded,...

Family Guy is heading back to Adult Swim, over three years after it stopped airing on the network and 20 years after the Warner Bros. Discovery helped revive it.

The cable network has struck a non-exclusive licensing deal for the rights to old episodes of Seth MacFarlane’s Fox animated series and will launch it in the new year.

This comes after Comedy Central struck a similar deal earlier this year and launched it in a primetime block. The series also airs library episodes on FX and Fxx and Hulu is the exclusive streaming home for the series.

Adult Swim is part of the reason that Family Guy still exists; the show was canceled by Fox after its second season. Cartoon Network subsequently acquired the library rights to the show, reportedly for a very low fee, and aired it on its Adult Swim strand, where alongside DVD sales, it started to...

One of the trickiest ongoing debates in the comedy business concerns how exactly to evolve with the times. For some comedians and comedy writers, moving away from certain jokes means you're "appeasing the woke mob" (see also: the controversy around Dave Chappelle's more recent comedy specials), whereas for others, finding the ever-shifting line of what's deemed acceptable is part of the fun. Straddling the line is an impressive skill; barging straight past the line is easy, and sort of boring.

Although this culture-wide debate over comedic boundaries usually centers around stand-up comedians, animated sitcoms often end up in the middle of it too. For instance, "The Simpsons" spurred a round of outrage in 2023 when Homer made a throwaway joke about no longer strangling his son Bart. "I don't do that anymore. Times have changed," Homer says. The actual joke is that strangling your child wasn't considered socially acceptable in the '90s either,...

The 2024 Family Guy holiday special, "The Gift of the White Guy," delivers the same irreverent comedy the show has become known for, with nothing very special about it. That is not to say the episode is bad, it has several laugh-out-loud moments, but in a series with well over 400 episodes, it becomes a challenge just to improve on itself. And with plenty of holiday specials in the past 25 years, this episode doesn't break the mold.

Family Guy is an animated series following the eccentric Griffin family. Led by bumbling patriarch Peter and long-suffering Lois, the family includes the sadistic baby Stewie, unpopular teenager Meg, dim-witted Chris, and Brian, their talking dog. The show explores their outlandish adventures in the fictional town of Quahog.

Cast Ace Frehley, Waylon Jennings, Arif Zahir, Walter Murphy, Ron Jones, Richard Appel, Gary Beach, Abe Vigoda, Peter Frampton, Mary Kay Bergman, Alec Sulkin, Seth MacFarlane, Julia Sweeney,...

Filmmaker George Lucas is best known for creating the Star Wars franchise, which continues to thrive even today. Aside from achieving unprecedented commercial success and longevity, the space opera franchise has become a major pop culture touchstone, with several other creators referencing it in their own works.

George Lucas created the Star Wars franchise (Credit: Lucasfilm).

One of the creators greatly influenced by Lucas’ work is Seth MacFarlane, the creator of the wildly popular adult animated sitcom Family Guy. The series has delivered several Star Wars parody episodes to varying degrees of success. However, one of these episodes did not sit well with Lucas, and here is what went down on Family Guy.

George Lucas Was Uncomfortable With Family Guy‘s Parody of Star Wars

George Lucas launched his epic space opera franchise Star Wars, with the release of the first film in 1977. Over almost five decades, the franchise has expanded with multiple installments,...

The Western genre has stood out as one of the most interesting in Hollywood, thanks to the work of movie legends like John Wayne, John Ford and Clint Eastwood. Delivering on meaningful stories, character studies and fresh perspectives on the American West, these movies have appealed to a wide range of the movie-going audience. However, the genre hasn't always appealed to the masses as well as comedy, horror or superhero movies.

Western movies are an acquired taste for mainstream audiences, with the slow-burn nature of the genre often alienating people, particularly younger viewers. That being said, there are plenty of entries that bring their own unique strengths to the Old West, appealing to people might otherwise give it a miss. From science fiction blends to deep character studies, these movies can be the perfect place to start for people who otherwise hate the genre.

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Hulu has revealed a first look at the Family Guy holiday special, which is titled “Gift of the White Guy” and premieres on Monday, November 25.

“Gift of the White Guy” is the second Hulu exclusive Family Guy special. The first special for Halloween, “Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater,” is now streaming on Hulu.

In the Family Guy holiday special, Peter must recover Lois’s Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Stewie also changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s “Naughty List.”

The cast of the series includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Arif Zahir.

Family Guy continues to entertain its die-hard fan base with razor-sharp humor, spot-on parodies, spectacular animation, and orchestra-backed original music.

Since its debut in 1999, the series has reached cult status among fans, and its breakout star, a talking baby, has become one of the greatest TV characters of all time.

The “Family Guy” Christmas special at Hulu has set its official premiere date.

The special, titled “Gift of the White Guy,” will premiere on Hulu on Nov. 25. This marks the second of two Hulu exclusive “Family Guy” specials, with the first being the Oct. 14 Halloween special “Peter, Peter Pumpkin Cheater.”

“Peter must recover Lois’ Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Stewie changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s ‘Naughty List,’” reads the episode’s logline.

The cast for the special includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis and Arif Zahir.

MacFarlane also serves as an executive producer for the series alongside Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin, Steve Callaghan, Tom Devanney, Danny Smith, Kara Vallow, Mark Hentemann, Patrick Meighan and Alex Carter. In addition to executive producing, Appel and Sulkin are showrunners for “Family Guy.” 20th Television Animation is the studio.

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The Griffins try to find that Christmas spirit in new images from Family Guy's upcoming holiday special. The long-running adult animated comedy recently debuted season 23 with a Halloween special. Even though the series' future is not confirmed after Family Guy season 23 with an official renewal, creator Seth MacFarlane has confirmed that the Griffins could continue for years to come. That would mean many more Family Guy holiday specials, including a new Christmas-centric story that will debut this year. It comes after the Halloween Special Peter, Peter Pumpkin Cheater which premiered on Monday, October 14.

Three still images from Family Guy's upcoming holiday special, which debuts on Monday, November 25 on Hulu. In the images, which are included below, Peter is standing with a group at work and can be seen wearing a Christmas sweater. In another, the Griffins are all smiles as they unwrap their gifts in the living room.

“Family Guy” has set a new holiday special at Hulu, which is set to premiere on Nov. 25.

“Gift of a White Guy,” which stars Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis and Arif Zahir, will follow Peter Griffin as he sets out to recover his wife Lois’ Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Meanwhile, Stewie changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s “Naughty List.”

The new episode marks the series’ second special after the Halloween-themed “Peter, Peter Pumpkin Cheater” premiered exclusively on Hulu on Oct.14.

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“Gift of the White Guy” – Peter must recover Lois’ Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Stewie changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s “Naughty List.”

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“Gift of the White Guy” – Peter must recover Lois’ Christmas brooch...

Hulu will stream the Family Guy Halloween Special on October 14, the first two exclusive holiday specials that precede the highly-anticipated season 23 of the show. The animated show, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, was created by Seth McFarlane for Fox and currently boasts Rich Appel (King of the Hill) and Alec Sulkin (Ted) as its showrunners.

Family Guy's Halloween Special centers around a Pumpkin Contest, in which the show's cast of characters must face off against champion Patrick McCloskey (voiced by Twisters star Glen Powell). Intertwined with the annual Quahog competition is Stewie's relationship troubles with his normally inanimate teddy bear Rupert, who is now voiced by Gosford Park's Derek Jacobi and has developed a taste for violence. While this is not the first time Rupert has spoken, it does mark his largest role in the show yet. Alongside the special guest stars, Family Guy favorites including MacFarlane himself,...

“Family Guy” is celebrating its 25th anniversary with something it has never done before: a Halloween special. Halloween episodes are a “Simpsons” thing, and they’re something “Family Guy” didn’t borrow…until now. On Thursday, Hulu released a trailer for the animated sitcom’s Halloween special, titled “Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater.”

Per Hulu, the special follows Peter and his friends as they aim to unseat the reigning champion, Patrick McCloskey, in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary. Patrick McCloskey is voiced by special guest star Glen Powell, and is a man who loves Halloween so much that he has pumpkin-colored hair. Derek Jacobi (“Gladiator”) also guests as the voice of Rupert, Stewie’s beloved teddy bear.

The trailer has jokes about the difference between people who try things on in the fitting room vs. people who try things on in the middle of the store, Cleveland...

Hulu has debuted the official trailer and key art for the Family Guy Halloween special, titled “Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater.” The special will premiere on Hulu on Monday, October 14, in celebration of the show’s 25th anniversary.

In “Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater,” Peter and his friends aim to unseat the reigning champion (Glen Powell) in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary.

The Family Guy cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, and Arif Zahir. The special guest stars include Glen Powell as Patrick McCloskey, the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest, and Derek Jacobi as Rupert, Stewie’s beloved teddy bear.

Family Guy continues to entertain its die-hard fan base with razor-sharp humor, spot-on parodies, spectacular animation and orchestra-backed original music. Since its debut in 1999, the series has reached cult status among fans, and its breakout star, a talking baby, has become...

The trailer for the Family Guy Halloween Special has arrived. The upcoming episode of the long-running adult animated sitcom will be the first of two Hulu exclusive holiday specials meant to kick off Family Guy season 23 as part of the celebration of the show's 25th anniversary, a streaming television event that was announced during the show's panel at San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year.

Hulu has now unveiled the official trailer for the upcoming Family Guy Halloween Special. It begins with the family gathered in a Spirit Halloween-esque store for a gag where Peter proudly announces that they are a family that doesn't use changing rooms before launching into showcasing the trials and tribulations of one of the main storylines of the episode, a Pumpkin Contest that pits the show's iconic characters against champion Patrick McCloskey, voiced by guest star Glen Powell.

However, things go from bad to worse when...

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Family Guy has built a reputation for being controversial over the years, and it seems that the vast majority of its fans enjoy it when the characters toe the line. Glenn Quagmire has grown to be one of the show's strongest suits, adding an innuendo to almost every scene and providing the show with an overlay of blue comedy. So, whether he's shouting "Giggity" at every woman who walks past or showcasing one of his many perverted hobbies, fans have come to love the consistency he adds to the show.

But, over the years, Quagmire has expanded his character arc exponentially. He's no longer just a resource for dirty jokes and has managed to warm fans' hearts countless times. Thus, even though these events are rare, Glenn has shown the audience that maybe he's not such a bad guy after all.

Glenn Is...

Exclusive: Family Guy is set to air on Comedy Central as part of an adult animation block after the Paramount network struck a licensing deal with Disney.

The deal will see the Seth MacFarlane-created series launch on Comedy Central on September 2, joining animated series such as South Park, Futurama, and Beavis and Butt-Head.

It highlights the fact that while licensing deals for network shows on cable is a rarity in the new world of streaming, it isn’t completely dead. The deal is non-exclusive with prior seasons continuing to air on FX and Fxx, while Hulu is the exclusive streaming home of the show.

It comes after Family Guy is being moved to midseason on Fox, the first time that Peter Griffin and his family aren’t on the fall schedule. Family Guy, as well as The Simpsons, are heading into its final season of a two-season renewal. Hulu...

In addition to “The Simpsons” unleashing a brand new “Treehouse of Horror” special this coming Halloween season, “Family Guy” is getting in on the spooky season fun this year.

A Hulu Exclusive “Family Guy” Halloween Special premieres October 14.

The Halloween special will feature Glen Powell as “Patrick McCloskey,” the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest, and Derek Jacobi as “Rupert,” Stewie’s beloved teddy bear.

In the Hulu Exclusive Halloween Special, “Peter and his friends aim to unseat the reigning champion (Glen Powell) in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary.”

“Family Guy” Season 23, meanwhile, premieres in 2025. In the new season, “Peter accidentally exposes his inability to throw a ball, Meg starts dating the giant chicken’s son and Chris loses his earring in a Lord of the Rings-inspired escapade. Additionally, Stewie finds out his stuffed bear Rupert was made in China and makes it...

Family Guy creators resist more Star Wars parodies, missing out on potential comedic gold. Public opinion on prequel trilogy has shifted, creating new opportunity for humorous commentary. Despite success of original "Blue Harvest," more parodies may not be best creative move.

The Family Guy creators have a rule against making more Star Wars parodies, but there are significant reasons why they should. ScreenRant was in attendance at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 when the Family Guy panel took the stage. When asked about the potential for more Star Wars parodies based on the prequel trilogy, long-time producer Alec Sulkin stated, "We definitely aren't going to do that." The original Star Wars parody, "Blue Harvest," aired in 2007 and is still considered one of the best Family Guy episodes.

Regarding Family Guy season 23, the producers revealed that a massive Stewie Griffin rule is finally being broken, in that Lois will finally be able to understand him speaking.

At the Family Guy San Diego Comic-Con panel today, the cast and producers revealed that the first of two Hulu Exclusive holiday specials will premiere on Monday, October 14 on Hulu. The Halloween special will feature Glen Powell as the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest and Derek Jacobi as “Rupert.”

In the Halloween special, Peter and his friends aim to unseat the reigning champion (Glen Powell) in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary.

Family Guy continues to entertain its die-hard fan base with razor-sharp humor, spot-on parodies, spectacular animation, and orchestra-backed original music. Since its debut in 1999, the series has reached cult status among fans, and its breakout star, a talking baby, has become one of the greatest TV characters of all time.

Family Guy has won numerous awards, including an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series. It is only the second animated series...

Current box office ‘it’ man Glen Powell has been tapped to guest star on the first of two “Family Guy” holiday specials set to run exclusively on Hulu. In a Halloween-themed episode that will premiere on October 14, Powell will play “Patrick McCloskey,” the reigning champion in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest. Also guesting on that episode: Derek Jacobi as the voice of Stewie’s beloved teddy bear, “Rupert.”

Per the logline, the Halloween episode follows Peter and his friends as they “aim to unseat the reigning champion (Glen Powell) in Quahog’s annual Pumpkin Contest by any means necessary.” The Powell and Jacobi castings were announced Saturday during the “Family Guy” panel at San Diego Comic-Con. (After the Halloween special will be a Christmas event as well.)

“Family Guy” voice stars including Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Jennifer Tilly, Gary Cole and Mike Henry joined executive producers Rich Appel, Alec Sulkin,...

"Family Guy" fans will often try to claim that the show's best years were its original three-season run, but I'd argue that the show's peak was somewhere around season 6. The series' comedic style had fully found its groove by this point, not to mention that it really started to lean into the Brian/Stewie duo episodes that everyone loves so much. Best of all, this was the beginning of the show's annual "Star Wars" parody specials.

For three years in a row, we got to enjoy a version of "Star Wars" where all the characters were acting like "Family Guy" characters. It not only created a really fun guessing game of "Who are they gonna pick to play X?" but gave the writers a chance to bring their neurotic observational humor into this familiar cinematic world. It's one thing for Peter to repeatedly groan while clutching his knee; it's another...

Seth MacFarlane's Western comedy A Million Ways to Die in the West boasts a talented ensemble cast and numerous celebrity cameos. Seth MacFarlane directs, writes, and stars in the film, playing the lead role of a wimpy sheep farmer who gains courage thanks to a mysterious newcomer played by Charlize Theron. Celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Jamie Foxx, and Ewan McGregor make brief appearances in A Million Ways to Die in the West.

Seth MacFarlane's 2014 Western rom-com A Million Ways to Die in the West features a stacked ensemble cast and a number of fun, blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameos. A Million Ways to Die in the West is directed by Seth MacFarlane, who also co-wrote the screenplay with his frequent collaborators, Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild, and stars in the lead role of Albert Stark, a wimpy frontiersman and incompetent sheep herder who hates the deadly existence and subsequently miserable lifestyle inherent to the Old West.

The Naked Gun reboot stars Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. in a slapstick comedy sequel to the original films. New cast members include Liza Koshy, Cody Rhodes, Cch Pounder, and Busta Rhymes, with Kevin Durand playing the villain. Liam Neeson expresses nervousness about the comedic role but believes in director Akiva Schaffer's ability to bring humor to the film.

Production on The Naked Gun starring Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Danny Huston is underway, and weve now learned the identity of the final few cast members that will be included in the reboot. Neeson will take on the part made famous by Leslie Nielsen in the 1980s, first on television in Police Squad!, and then on the big screen in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad, and its two sequels. While Nielsen portrayed Lt. Frank Drebin, Neeson is set to portray...

It's a busy old time for Paul Walter Hauser – with good reason, since he's been putting in excellent, memorable and award-winning performances in a variety of films and shows. He's now attached to another big title, joining Liam Neeson in the cast of Paramount's new spin on The Naked Gun.

The 1988 original saw David Zucker, brother Jerry, Jim Abrahams and co-writer Pat Proft turn their short-lived comedy series Police Squad! into a movie. It was an instant comedy hit, Leslie Nielsen's iconic central performance cementing his transformation from dramatic actor to comedy legend as Detective Frank Drebin.

Two sequels followed to diminishing returns (though there are still good gags to be enjoyed in both), but we started to hear rumours of a remake in development years ago. That went through a few versions — Ed Helms was attached to star for while — and more recently, Seth MacFarlane has been involved,...

Despite being one of the most recognizable animated sitcoms on TV, Patrick Warburton revealed that his parents have always absolutely hated “Family Guy” — so much so, that his mother once tried to cancel the show entirely.

“They hate it even more today than they did 25 years ago,” Warburton said in front of a crowd at PaleyFest on Friday.

The panel — which also included creator Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Arif Zahir, Jennifer Tilly and showrunners Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin — was discussing their favorite moments from the show’s 22 seasons on Fox. That’s when Warburton admitted that his family’s spiritual values don’t quite align with the content featured in the adult cartoon.

“You come from a fairly religious family. Are they all huge ‘Family Guy’ fans?” Appel asked initially, which led Warburton to recall his childhood growing up in a devout Christian household.

“Thomas Merton was [my Dad’s] spiritual advisor,...

“Family Guy” creator and executive producer Seth MacFarlane shared insight at PaleyFest on whether or not the Griffin family will ever make it to the big screen in a full-length feature film. The show’s cast also brought the house down Friday with a live table read of upcoming episode “The Edible Arrangement” and nine performances of musical classics from the series as the show celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Without giving too much of the goodness away, the episode the cast did a table read for — written by Travis Bowe — is titled “The Edible Arrangement.” It’s centered on Lois and Stewie bonding after consuming a few of Brian’s weed-infused gummies. The episode features the first time Lois has ever heard Stewie talk, which provides Stewie with the perfect opportunity to tell her all about his old plot to murder her.

One of the biggest highlights from the night...