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Season 1 – Family Guy

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This animated series features the adventures of the Griffin family. Endearingly ignorant Peter and his stay-at-home wife, Lois, reside in Quahog, R.I., and have three kids. Meg, the eldest child, is a social outcast, and teenage Chris is awkward and clueless when it comes to the opposite sex. The youngest, Stewie, is a genius baby who is bent on killing his mother and destroying the world. Brian, the talking dog, keeps Stewie in check while sipping martinis and sorting through his own issues.
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Family Guy — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

At first blush Family Guy bears a venomous wit that rivals other adult animated fare, but its inaugural season is marred by an infantile sensibility and shoddy animation.

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Ann Hodges Houston Chronicle The bottom line is that The Family Guy is worse than dumb; it's not funny. Jan 27, 2019 Full Review Ray Richmond Variety "Family Guy" pushes the creative envelope in loopy directions once thought unimaginable. Apr 12, 2018 Full Review Tom Shales Washington Post The writers try to see how far they can go in self-congratulatory irreverence. Apr 6, 2018 Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel [Family Guy] is an increasing rarity: a water-cooler show. It is so outrageous and over the top that it inspires followup conversation. It is the kind of show Bart Simpson wouldn't miss. Mar 17, 2021 Full Review Paul Chambers CNNRadio "Family Guy" is irreverent, but decidedly unfunny. Rated: C Jan 20, 2019 Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media Family Guy is very funny; the quirky scenarios can induce giggles or even guffaws in grown-ups. Rated: 3/5 Apr 12, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jorge R Not my favorite show. But Family Guy does have its moments of Laughter! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/25/25 Full Review Chris S. It’s almost perfect, it’s actually about why the title says, a family guy, unlike the more modern seasons. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/23/25 Full Review james o the series drew inspiration from Mad TV, Happy Days, Till Death Us Do Apart, The Simpsons and The Life of Larry. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/08/25 Full Review Stephen C The least funny season ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review Marsh X I think I'm going to keep my reviews short (or so I thought) for these kind of tv shows because there's just so much that's going on, to sum up season 1 is what I found to be ridiculously funny and controversial, but I don't care and no one else should because it's a tv show, it is meant for entertainment. This is obviously different when applied to real life scenarios but what's the point of jokes if we have to follow rules, family guy in my opinion is the perfect example of that, by seeing how far they can push boundaries while still remaining entertaining. Very much enjoyed season 1 and would highly recommend to anyone that enjoys random over the top humour. 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/16/25 Full Review Rylan N Pretty rough start too one of the best animated sitcoms of all time. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Seth MacFarlane

Peter Griffin

Alex Borstein

Lois Griffin

Seth Green

Chris Griffin

Mike Henry

Cleveland Brown

Jennifer Tilly

Bonnie Swanson

Patrick Warburton

Joe Swanson

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 31, 1999 Death Has a Shadow After Peter gets fired following a riotous bachelor party, he receives a check for $150,000 from the welfare department. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 11, 1999 I Never Met the Dead Man Peter crashes into a satellite dish, knocking out the city's cable TV; Stewie schemes to eradicate all vegetables. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 18, 1999 Chitty Chitty Death Bang Meg unknowingly attends a cult meeting on Stewie's first birthday, and the cult leader follows her home. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 25, 1999 Mind Over Murder Peter turns the basement into a bar when he is placed under house arrest; Stewie builds a time machine. Details Episode 5 Aired May 2, 1999 A Hero Sits Next Door Perturbed Peter decides to steal his new neighbor's limelight by foiling a bank robbery. Voices of Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein and Seth Green. Guest voices of Jennifer Tilly and Patrick Warburton. Details Episode 6 Aired May 9, 1999 The Son Also Draws Peter has to prove he has American Indian blood in him to win back Lois' gambling losses at a reservation casino. Details Episode 7 Aired May 16, 1999 Brian: Portrait of a Dog Brian takes the bully pulpit to argue for his rights after Peter enters him in a dog show. Voices of Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein and Seth Green. Guest voice of Dick Van Patten. Details

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Season Info

Director
Peter Shin, Michael Dante DiMartino, Neil Affleck, Dominic Polcino, Monte Young, Roy Allen Smith
Executive Producer
Seth MacFarlane, David Zuckerman
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 31, 1999