Family Guy

Family Guy Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.17 of 5 (by 30 users)



Family Guy Review Summary

When it comes to the Fox cartoon Family Guy, reviewers note they're "so happy to know this family without being a part of it." Admittedly, the humor isn't for everyone, comparing it to what you would see and hear in South Park and The Simpsons. Fans of the show find "every episode is hilarious" with decent plots and likable characters. "Family Guy follows the crazy lives of small town America in their oddball schemes and their hair-brained ideas." Some that were fans of Family Guy in its earlier years have fallen out of favor with it, complaining "it's gone downhill and is now more based on silly or sick or just plain mean and/or stupid jokes." A few reviewers have never liked Family Guy, calling it "just  30 minutes of trash."
70% of people rated Family Guy  as 5 stars
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10% of people rated Family Guy  as 4 stars
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No one rated Family Guy  as 3 stars
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7% of people rated Family Guy  as 2 stars
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13% of people rated Family Guy  as 1 star
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83% 83% of people recommend Family Guy 17% of people don't recommend Family Guy 17%
 

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5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
12
2008

The family guy has an On again Off again relationship with my TV. They created 2 and a half seasons from 1999-2002 and then it was canceled.  I was upset because I really liked the show. Then I found the DVD set and bought it for my husband... shortly there after I heard that due to the great success...

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2009 VIP
not easily offended, a TV lover

vivasuzi
Livonia, MI
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2 star rating Most Helpful
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NOV
14
2007
Honestly quite dissapointed by this show lately. It was really good at first. and when it went off the air i was sad. but then they brought it back, and quite frankly its gone down hill and is now more based on silly or sick or just plain mean and/or stupid jokes that really, aren't even always funny.... review »
comedy fan, Likes to be entertained

ScorpJen
Taunton, MA
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Family Guy Ratings and Reviews

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Likes to be entertained, a comedy fan, picky, loves good TV writing

JUL
28
2008

I can not believe how long "Family Guy" has been on and I am shocked that I did not really take note of how funny it is before this year!

I often say that I have the sense of humor of a teen aged male, I love "South Park" and the "Simpsons" I also like Will Farrell movies, Ben Stiller, and any other low brow "potty" humor that you can think of.

"Family Guy" fits right in with my other comedic choices, but the writing is clever, and the pop culture jokes (many if not all of the joke in the show) are from my era and are quite funny. The characters are charming and the do not hide the fact that...

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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
TaraLee
Portage, MI



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Rated on February 5, 2008

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5 star rating
reviewer 2008 Reviewer
Sandsky
Mountain View, WY



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a comedy fan, into Independent Films, having a sense of humor, a movie buff, a fan of clever plots, an avid TV watcher, into action flicks

OCT
9
2008
Family Guy is a brilliant show, but not for the faint hearted or easily offended.  The random flashbacks, references to shows/games/events that everyone knows, and being an equal opportunity offender make this show an amazing portrai of American society.
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5 star rating
thatmanguy
Jefferson, GA



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Likes to be entertained, comedy fan

AUG
22
2007
Every Sunday night at 9 pm you'll find me in front of the TV waiting for Family Guy to start.  Every single episode is hysterical and my boyfriend and I are constantly quoting from the show.  The frightening thing is that I relate to Stewie.......
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5 star rating
jennerlynn
Cary, NC



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watching with kids, Every day computer user, a comedy fan

FEB
25
2008

     I'm a teacher at a preschool, I work with three to five year olds. Some of the childrens parents don't beleive that cable is appropriate for their young children, so they do not have cable.  I just moved and currently don't have cable yet but I still do catch channel five. 

     Every night at about six p.m. there are two episodes of family guy.  I have two children, one is seven and the other is nine.  Family guy is the only  cartoon on channel five and that is like right before dinner time and a prime time to watch television at my house.

    In the theme song they sing about...

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1 star rating
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foxyroxy
Waianae, HI



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fun loving, a comedy fan

AUG
26
2009

Family Guy is one of the funniest cartoons ever.  Its not afraid to make fun of aything which is what true comedy is all about.  The characters all have a purpose in the show noone is just there to be there. 

The Show is about a loveable oaf named Peter Griffin and his family, wife-Lois, daughter-Meg, sons-Stewie and Chris, and the family dog Brian.  And the day to day life that he leads.  In addition to his family Peter has day to day interactions with his best friends; Quagmire, a sex obsessed pervert.  Cleveland, the token black man.  And Joe a handicapped super macho man. 

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5 star rating
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rollojohnson1
Lancaster, PA



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a comedy fan

APR
21
2009

I LOVE FAMILY GUY! This incredible animated comedy keeps me rolling with laughter EVERY time I watch it. Creator Seth McFarlane is a comedic genius and does something with the show that few others are willing to do...push the limits and crack on anyone or anything, disregarding being politically correct and beaing afraid to be sued for slander from some big-headed celebrity.

A LOT of people are deeply offended by this show because it can be so controversial, but that's also what makes it so much fun to watch. Even I have been occassionally shocked by some of the contect, but that is also part...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
hlefeld
Coldwater, OH



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Open-minded

DEC
3
2007

This show is truely just 30 minutes of trash.The crude violent and sexual implocations is so blattenly prevolent and in your face there is nothing but sedistic pornagraphy.Put in a cartoon and aimed at our children and adolecents.This is a youth based network,that does to their credit show some age appropreate shows. How ever a good percentage of our children watch T.V. befor the go to sleep, and in some instances wake up wwwww/this filth on and all they know is it is a cartoon.I am just mortafide by the disregard for our childrens sence of innocents.This trash was not allowed on T.V. a few generations...

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1 star rating
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neenee30
Newport News, VA



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waiting for the DVD, a comedy fan

MAY
9
2009

There is not one day that goes by that i don't hear someone either talk about or quote from Family Guy. There is never a real life plot going on but come on who really cares, comedy is comedy and doesn't always have to have a reason. The stuff said on this show is so ridiculous hilarious and never gets old. Yes, it takes the right personality to find this show in good taste but you can't watch this show without at least chuckling. Stewie is freakin awesome and love his smart *** ways and persistant attitude. I wish that there were more new episodes more frequently because my dvr is packed full...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
urtrainer
Oak Creek, WI



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waiting for the DVD, watching with kids, into action flicks, a comedy fan

OCT
5
2008

 

 The Family Guy

 

We were watching Family Guy on October 5 about 9:30pm (sunday)

I love the family guy show, we have been watching since it first came on and I think it is funny but on that paticular episode.

The name Jesus was mentioned inappropriately.  The name was mentioned over and over as if it meant nothing.

You call the show "The family guy",not every family says the name of Jesus lightly.

some readers may say, "Oh here they go, who cares" I'll tell you who cares:

Decent families who get enough of television with, cursing, sex.

I'm a leave you with this.  "Is there not one writer or...

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2 star rating
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nothappy
Conyers, GA



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Likes to be entertained, a comedy fan

MAR
21
2009
I am a big fan of this show and have been for several years now. I firmly believe that the obscure pop-culture jokes and sick, twisted humor make the show really stand apart from the rest. It picks up where the Simpsons left off in their early seasons (before they started to go down hill) and takes unique humor to a whole new level. While not recommended for children and those who are exceptionally sensitive to crude humor and gags that are not always "politially correct,"  Family Guy continues to be a must see addtion to the comedy lover's itinerary.
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4 star rating
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pinkladeriz
Catasauqua, PA



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having a sense of humor, a movie buff, Likes to be entertained, Open-minded, a comedy fan

APR
17
2008
When I first saw previews or clips of this show, I thought it looked stupid.  The baby's football shaped head, and the dad's chin (that resembles a part of the male genetalia), were just weird.
THEN I actually watched an episode. NOW I'm hooked!  Every episode is hilarious.  The "plots" are decent and the characters are likeable.
However, it's definitely not a show for kids!  I can't believe some of the naughty stuff they get away with! 

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5 star rating
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purple77
Waukesha, WI



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Likes to be entertained, wired

APR
11
2008
Family Guy is a great cartoon for adults who need a laugh or just want to relax at the end of the day. It isn't a good show for the kiddies though. Some of the comedy can be a bit highbrow for them. The characters are very funny and lovable. You cannot help but love this show. I have watched it throughout its entire running. I like that the creators write in current events into the show. It does make it more relateable.
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5 star rating
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delanie86
Clarksville, TN



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