Seth MacFarlane Blasts Family Guy's Emmy Nomination Over The Simpsons
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Last updated: June 15, 2026
Seth MacFarlane expresses his disbelief that "Family Guy" was nominated for Best Comedy Series at the Primetime Emmy Awards before "The Simpsons," despite "The Simpsons'" long-standing success. He also finds it odd that "Family Guy" itself never won in the Best Animated Comedy category.
- MacFarlane described the Emmy process as "nonsense" and questioned the voting criteria, suggesting a lack of genuine viewership. He noted that "Family Guy" was not actively campaigning for the 2009 nomination, making its selection perplexing to him.
- He holds immense respect for "The Simpsons," crediting it as a significant influence on his decision to create "Family Guy" as a primetime animated series. MacFarlane highlighted "The Simpsons'" unique ability to evoke genuine laughter, setting it apart from earlier animated shows.
- "Family Guy" has been renewed through Season 27 and is set to receive a Stewie Griffin spin-off. "The Simpsons" continues its run, now in Season 37, with a renewal deal extending its presence on Fox through at least Season 40.
