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Fox Secures Four-Season Renewals for 'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy,' 'Bob's Burgers,' and 'American Dad!'

The unprecedented deal extends the shows through 2028-2029 with shorter 15-episode seasons and marks the return of 'American Dad!' to Fox after 11 years.

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Peter Griffin and his family are in the middle of drowning when he utters the line, "It insists upon itself."

Overview

  • Fox has renewed 'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy,' 'Bob's Burgers,' and 'American Dad!' for four additional seasons each, ensuring their continuation through the 2028-2029 broadcast season.
  • The renewal includes shorter 15-episode seasons, reflecting evolving broadcast standards and production efficiencies in the streaming era.
  • 'American Dad!' returns to Fox after an 11-year run on TBS, joining the network's 'Animation Domination' lineup for the first time since 2014.
  • This deal is part of Fox's broader collaboration with Disney and Hulu, aligning with a $1.5 billion streaming agreement that extends through 2029.
  • 'The Simpsons' will reach its landmark 40th season, continuing its record as the longest-running scripted primetime series in television history.