The Best Seasons of 'Family Guy'

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This list of the best seasons of Family Guy will leave you doubled over in laughter! The zany Griffin family is at it again, and each season just gets better and better. Adult animated comedy lovers will also enjoy the best seasons of Archer and the best seasons of American Dad! Fans of Family Guy are very passionate about the series, so it's no surprise that arguments are often had over which is the best season of Family Guy. This ranking of all Family Guy seasons has been voted on by many fans of the show, so this list isn't just one person's opinion. Before you watch the new season, make sure you catch up on the top rated Family Guy seasons. 

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  • Family Guy - Season 4
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    The fourth season of Family Guy premiered on May 1, 2005 and contains 30 episodes. This season marks the return of the series, which was cancelled due to low ratings in 2002.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "North by North Quahog," "Brian the Bachelor," and "Stu and Stewie's Excellent Adventure."

    Memorable moments from Season 4 include:

    • Peter and Lois go head to head with Mel Gibson.
    • Brian goes on The Bachelorette.
    • Chris joins the Peace Corps.
    2,051 votes
  • Family Guy - Season 6
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    The sixth season of Family Guy premiered on September 23, 2007 and contains 12 episodes. This season had a limited number of episodes due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Believe It or Not, Joe's Walking on Air," "McStroke," and "The Former Life of Brian."

    Memorable moments from Season 6 include:

    • Peter grows a mustache.
    • Brian declares his love for Lois.
    • Peter gets a pet parrot.
    1,002 votes
  • Family Guy - Season 5
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    The fifth season of Family Guy premiered on September 10, 2006 and contains 18 episodes. This season features more hijinks from the crazy Griffin clan.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Barely Legal," "Airport '07," and "No Chris Left Behind".

    Memorable moments from Season 5 include:

    • Brian kisses Meg at prom.
    • Peter and Brian go to Ireland.
    • Peter becomes a redneck.
    1,030 votes
  • Family Guy - Season 9
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    The ninth season of Family Guy premiered on September 26, 2010 and contains 18 episodes. This season continues the series' trend of delivering cutting edge and controversial comedy.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Road to the North Pole," "New Kidney in Town," and "Friends of Peter G."

    Memorable moments from Season 9 include:

    • Brian confronts Rush Limbaugh.
    • Brian and Stewie visit the North Pole.
    • Lois admits that she is a former porn star.
    944 votes
  • Family Guy - Season 3
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    The third season of Family Guy premiered on July 11, 2001 and contains 22 episodes. This season won an Emmy Award for Best Song for "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows."

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "The Thin White Line," "And the Wiener Is...," and "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein."

    Memorable moments from Season 3 include:

    • Brian becomes addicted to cocaine.
    • Meg kisses Neil.
    • Stewie joins an acting class.
    870 votes
  • Family Guy - Season 7
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    The seventh season of Family Guy premiered on September 28, 2008 and contains 16 episodes. This season was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

    This season features several unforgettable episodes including: "Love, Blactually," "The Juice Is Loose," and "Three Kings."

    Memorable moments from Season 7 include:

    • Mayor West passes a law legalizing marijuana.
    • Meg becomes a born-again Christian.
    • Lois spies on Michael Moore.
    735 votes