Key Points
Fox confirms four-season renewals for top animated franchises
The Simpsons approaching 900 episodes milestone
Streaming success drives network's strategic programming decision
American Dad! returns to original network after decade away
The network has renewed 'The Simpsons', 'Family Guy', and 'Bob's Burgers' for four more seasons. It also confirmed that American Dad! will return to Fox in 2025-26 with a four-season renewal.
As per the publication, these renewals mean that all four shows will continue until at least 2028-29.
The Simpsons, which is already the longest-running scripted TV show, will reach its 40th season. It could even get close to 900 episodes by the end of this new deal. Family Guy will go up to its 27th season, while Bob's Burgers will continue until its 19th season. American Dad! will now have seasons 20 to 23 under Fox's banner.
American Dad! originally aired on Fox for nine seasons before moving to TBS in 2014. After running for another decade there, the show is now returning to Fox.
Streaming likely played a big role in securing these renewals. Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, and American Dad! are top shows on Hulu, while The Simpsons is a strong performer on Disney+.
Marci Proietto, the head of 20th Television Animation, called the deal "historic" and said, "This historic four-season order from our longtime partners at Fox is truly monumental for these iconic animated series."
The renewed shows will join Krapopolis and Universal Basic Guys in Fox's 2025-26 lineup.
Comments:
This is amazing news! Family Guy and Bob's Burgers are my comfort shows. Four more seasons of each is like a dream come true 😍
I'm happy but also... when will Fox give some new animated shows a chance? These are all great but animation has so much potential beyond just these franchises.
American Dad coming back to Fox is the real headline here! The TBS seasons were good but it belongs on Fox with the rest of the Animation Domination lineup. Can't wait!
40 seasons of The Simpsons is absolutely wild. I stopped watching regularly around season 15 but still check in occasionally. The fact that it's still going strong is impressive.
Bob's Burgers is the only one of these that's actually gotten better with age. The Belchers are the most wholesome dysfunctional family on TV ❤️
Streaming numbers must be through the roof for all these shows. Makes complete business sense to keep them going. I'll be watching all of them on Hulu as usual!
