when did family guy start

Short answer: Family Guy started on January 31, 1999 , premiering on Fox right after Super Bowl XXXIII.

Quick Scoop

• First episode air date: January 31, 1999.

• Network: Fox Broadcasting Company.

• Premiere episode: “Death Has a Shadow.”

• It debuted in a special post–Super Bowl slot , then continued its first season from April 1999.

In simple terms, if you’re wondering “when did Family Guy start?” — it officially hit TV screens in late January 1999, kicking off what would become one of the longest-running animated sitcoms in prime-time history.

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