Family Guy (TV series)

Premise

Family Guy is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane about the adventures of the Griffin family. The show is set in the fictional city of Quahog, Rhode Island and is an animated situation comedy reminiscent of the Honeymooners.

Main Characters

Peter Griffin: is the main is the protagonist of the show. He is depicted as a fat, loud-mouthed, buffoon.

Stewie Griffin:is the youngest of the Griffin children. He has a love/hate relationship with his mother Lois and it is often his goal to kill her. He is depicted as highly intelligent though often seemingly maniacal and sociopathic. He is best friends with the Griffin’s dog Brian, who often acts as his conscience.

Brian Griffin:is the Griffin’s anthropomorphic dog. He often acts as the voice of reason amidst the madcap antics of the people of Quahog. He is often depicted as a struggling writer and alcoholic, who enjoys the company of women. He also has secret desire for Lois.

Lois Griffin:is Peter’s wife and mother to the Griffin family. She is portrayed as a stereotypical sitcom mother despite her drug use.

Chris Griffin:is the Griffin’s oldest son and is portrayed as a typical awkward teenager as well as fat, dimwitted, and often self-conscious. He is the object the affection of the Griffin’s boylover neighbor Herbert, who often tries to get Chris to take off his shirt.

Meg Griffin:is the family’s only daughter. She is taken for granted by the family and is often the target of Peter’s jokes. Meg wants to be a cool kid but is socially awkward and attention seeking.