# Family Guy is back! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 9, 2000, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536 "2000-03-09T06:22:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/1 "2000-03-09T06:22:00Z")
Just wondering if anyone else likes this show as much as I do. I find it very amusing, almost as funny as the Simpsons, but with more of an edge. Does anyone else think FOX should move it to 8:30 Sun. nite? Futurama, KOTH, Simpsons and Family Guy would be a killer animated block of comedy. * * * Cecil said it. I believe it. That settles it. ---
**Author:** ![neutron\_star](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/51bf81/32.png) [@neutron\_star](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/neutron_star)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/2 "2000-03-09T07:57:00Z")
I’d like if they replaced Futurama with Family Guy and left Malcolm right where it is. Futurama is watchable, but not one of my favorites. Family Guy has great potential. Well, Stewie does, at least. That kid should have his own show. * * * “Honey we’re recovering Christians.” –Tori Amos - _In the Springtime of his Voodoo_ ---
**Author:** ![TripleAnt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e19adc/32.png) [@TripleAnt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TripleAnt)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/3 "2000-03-09T08:03:00Z")
It is okay, I don’t like it, but don’t hate it either. The best part was the very first episode when KoolAid Man crashed through the wall in the courtroom “Oh Yeah!!!” * * * “I have a lot of good ideas, problem is most of them suck.” -George Carlin ---
**Author:** ![Valerieblaise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@Valerieblaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valerieblaise)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/4 "2000-03-09T08:04:00Z")
I like the show. Baby Stewie _kills_ me. * * * Everybody knows that Steve McGarrett only takes orders from the governor and God - and occassionally even they have trouble. ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/5 "2000-03-09T15:01:00Z")
Family Guy is the most loathsome show I have ever seen in my whole entire life, bar none. It almost literally makes me vomit. It is as crude in its animation as in its language. Fox TV cannot possiblly sink any lower, and it cannot in any way be compared to the Simpsons or Futurama as it contains zero wit. What next, why not an animated half hour of cartoon characters taking a dump - edgy enough for you? ---
**Author:** ![rubes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@rubes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rubes)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/6 "2000-03-09T16:37:00Z")
Most of my friends and I all LOVE Family Guy. THe only episode that we agree was a disapointment was the Y2K episode. Otherwise I thought Sunday, March 5’s episode was another gem. Alas, I don’t know how long it will last on the air. I have a feeling it might not be too long, which is unfortunate. I also liked “the Critic,” but that didn’t stay afloat for more than a season or two either. ---
**Author:** ![jayburner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/fbc32d/32.png) [@jayburner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayburner)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/7 "2000-03-09T16:41:00Z")
Family Guy is cool, but I like King of the Hill much better… ---
**Author:** ![Gilligan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Gilligan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gilligan)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/8 "2000-03-09T16:43:00Z")
I’m a big Family Guy fan and am glad to see it back. Futurama, too; I like your Sunday nignt line up, weirddave. ---
**Author:** ![occ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8c91f0/32.png) [@occ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/occ)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2000, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/9 "2000-03-10T06:27:00Z")
Family Guy is great, but Stewie is way overrated as a character. The star of the show, as far as I’m concerned, is Brian the dog. ---
**Author:** ![jab1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ee7513/32.png) [@jab1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jab1)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2000, 6:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/10 "2000-03-10T06:53:00Z")
Another vote for _Family Guy._ But I don’t think they should put it on Sundays because they need to spread around their good shows. I like the Sunday line-up just as it is. That said, I’m glad to hear that FOX is planning to do fewer “reality” shows. I’m tired of _Robbie Knievel Jumping Over a Train While Being Chased by Police Cars as Wild Animals Attack a Millionaire’s Wedding._ * * * When all else fails, ask Cecil. ---
**Author:** ![Sealemon88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@Sealemon88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sealemon88)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/11 "2000-03-09T19:20:00Z")
Add me to the roster of posters who love Family Guy. I’m so glad it’s back. Is it just me, or was this week’s episode even edgier(sp) than usual? * * * You say “cheesy” like that’s a **BAD** thing. ---
**Author:** ![Amazingrace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8edcca/32.png) [@Amazingrace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazingrace)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/12 "2000-03-09T20:19:00Z")
Well, I don’t _love_ Family Guy or Futurama, but they are both tolerable. I do think Futurama is wittier, but that’s IMHO. I really like both King of the Hill and The Simpsons, but I always forget King of the Hill is on because it’s at 7:30. Simpsons seems like it’s getting worse. After a decade, what else is there to do? ---
**Author:** ![chief](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df788c/32.png) [@chief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chief)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2000, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/13 "2000-03-09T23:25:00Z")
I dont really like Family Guy much. i like King of the Hill better and I think Futurama is great! * * * Check out my site: [Chief’s Domain](http://www.seas.ucla.edu/~ravi) ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2000, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/14 "2000-03-10T02:54:00Z")
I’m another Family Guy fan, although I’ll be first to admit it’s generally about 15min of 80’s pop culture references with 5 min of plot and 10 of commercials. I also love Futurama which I thought had a weak start and is now going along swimmingly. Still like KOTH, though the 2-part episode didn’t do much for me, nor did Peggy’s broken leg. As for the Simpsons, I love the old syndicated episodes… never miss them. 85% of the new ones are miserable, especially compared to the “middle” episodes froma round seasons 4-7 or so. Malcom in the Middle just blows. * * * “I guess one person can make a difference, although most of the time they probably shouldn’t.” ---
**Author:** ![KCB615](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ea666f/32.png) [@KCB615](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KCB615)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2000, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/15 "2000-03-10T03:22:00Z")
Family Guy is even better when you catch the Rhode Island references. The father works at a toy factory: Hasbro. The town’s name is Quahog, the RI clam. The Providence skyline is almost always in the background. They go to Paw Sox games. Doesn’t get better than that. ## That, and Stewie just plain rocks… Jeremy… Nobody ever calls me after they’ve done something smart. ---
**Author:** ![Sweet\_Basil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4bbf92/32.png) [@Sweet\_Basil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sweet_Basil)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2000, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/16 "2000-03-10T04:26:00Z")
I LOVE Family Guy… No it’s not the Simpson’s but nothing ever was or will be. I also agree that Brian the Dog is the best character. The fact that his name is Brian alone wins. I can’t watch “Malcolm”. Futurama and King of the Hill are ok, but I don’t intentionally tune in to catch 'em. Sweet Basil * * * Didn’t get voted for a damn thing! (thanks guys…) ---
**Author:** ![Nutty\_Bunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d07c76/32.png) [@Nutty\_Bunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nutty_Bunny)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2000, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/17 "2000-03-10T05:35:00Z")
I can’t believe that after two weeks of seeing the ads that it was going to be on this week–I actually missed it! F\*\*\*! [Cartman voice]I…am…so…pissed…off…right…now![/Cartman] * * * Mt. Dew habit kicked since 2/21/00! ---
**Author:** ![Ophanim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8491ac/32.png) [@Ophanim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ophanim)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2000, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/18 "2000-03-10T06:37:00Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by salinqmind: > **Why not an animated half hour of cartoon characters taking a dump - edgy enough for you?** That’s what I would call entertainment! Who wants to share the film rights with Sal and I? Now, is that a collective dump like into a pit or something or various vignettes of them crapping? Also… Matt Groening seems like he’s trying to ween people off of the Simpsons and on to Futurama. However, with Futurama’s ratings it would seem that he’s failing miserably. Family Guy is great, but missing Buffy… Malcolm in the Middle should die a greusome plunger death! It’s funny and all, but it puts Anime (I think maybe Lodoss War, any other guesses?)and professional wrestling in the same collage… BASTARDS! * * * Kisses! }\>\<(((^\>\<^)))\>\<{ Ophy ---
**Author:** ![TaleraRis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7c8e57/32.png) [@TaleraRis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TaleraRis)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2000, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-guy-is-back/14536/19 "2000-03-10T06:40:00Z")
I love Family Guy but how can someone even suggest that it replace Futurama!? Futurama is great and it’s about the only reason I want to watch TV on Sunday nights. I’d definitely have to put in my vote for that Sunday lineup proposed…get rid of Malcolm. It sucks. * * * I rode Omni in Springfield, IL