Seth MacFarlane, along with Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman, is bringing back their adult animated comedy, “American Dad!”. This popular TBS series is set to resume on basic cable when season 20 premieres on FOX. For enthusiasts of the cartoon, this move seems to align with a pattern for MacFarlane’s animated works, as his initial hit, “Family Guy“, also returned to its original network after a brief absence.
The latest news about the revival of “American Dad!” was first broken by Deadline. This resurgence is no surprise, as discussions about it have been ongoing since the initial stages of the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Given that “American Dad!” was the pioneer among animated shows on FOX’s Animation Domination block when it premiered in 2005, its return to the network seems fitting. Moreover, this development can be seen as a fresh wave of animation domination for the network, with “American Dad!” joining other cherished and long-lasting animated series such as “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” and “Bob’s Burgers.
It seems the move is additionally due to a broadening of the streaming agreement between FOX and Hulu. If you’re intrigued, read on for further insights!
FOX And Hulu And Disney+ Walk Into A Bar…
As reported by Deadline, the comeback of American Dad! on FOX is due to a contract extension that Fox Entertainment and Hulu finalized in November. This deal keeps FOX’s shows available for streaming during the current season on Hulu. The agreement, reportedly valued over $1.5 billion dollars, seems fitting considering today’s global situation.
Placing a character such as Stan Smith, a staunch patriot and dedicated CIA agent with a strong focus on homeland security, at the forefront of a network like FOX – known for its conservative bias due to Rupert Murdoch’s outspoken Republican ownership and Fox News – seems quite logical given its viewership. The show is essentially a modern adaptation or imitation (depending on who you talk to) of Norman Lear’s influential and revolutionary sitcom All In The Family, with Stan Smith being compared to Archie Bunker, the conservative father of a liberal daughter in that series. Unlike its predecessor, however, the animated series American Dad! originated from Seth MacFarlane and Matt Weitzman’s discontent with the George W. Bush presidency during the early 2000s.
American Dad! features MacFarlane as character Smith (he also voices the alien Roger); Wendy Schaal portrays his wife Francine; Rachael MacFarlane lends her voice to daughter Hayley, while Scott Grimes plays geek Steve; and Dee Bradley Baker embodies Klaus, a German Olympic skier who is now trapped inside a goldfish’s body.
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2025-03-22 00:31