Since its premiere in 1999, Family Guy has been delivering the laughs. The brainchild of animator Seth McFarlane, it follows the misadventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family, implementing humorous flashbacks, offensive jokes, and pop culture references that likely go over most viewers’ heads. The series was canceled in 2002 after only three seasons. But strong DVD sales, high ratings from syndicated reruns, and a loyal cult following convinced Fox to revive the show. Family Guy made its triumphant return in 2005 and has since become one of the longest-running shows in TV history.