Unprecedented early pickups of the hit network animated series is buoyed by return of ‘American Dad!’ for Seasons 20-23.
At least some folks in the TV animation business have something to smile about today… FOX Entertainment has just ordered unprecedented, early four-season renewals for 20th Television Animation’s iconic hit series , and .On top of which, Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network, also announced the return of
The three series, all produced by 20th Television Animation, a part of Disney Television Studios, were each picked up for four additional seasons, securing their already impressive runs on FOX through the 2028-29 broadcast cycle.
They are as follows: the 16th through 19th Seasons of , the 24th through 27th Seasons of , and the record-setting 37th through 40th Seasons of , extending its standing as the longest-running scripted primetime series in television history.Doh! , created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman, debuted on FOX in 2005 and was a part of the network’s animation lineup through 2014.The animated comedy will return to the network for Seasons 20 through 23.
Disney+ and Hulu remain the exclusive global streaming home of these four shows, boasting a collective library of all 2,000 episodes. Last year, both and were ranked as two of the Top 10 most streamed shows in the U.S., according to Nielsen, with 42.44 billion and 36.79 billion minutes viewed, respectively.“This new deal celebrates the eternal popularity of these iconic comedies, as well as the enduring, prolific relationship we continue to enjoy with our friends at 20th Television Animation and the brilliant creators – that goes double for Seth this time around -- and incredible voices behind these contemporary classics,” said Thorn.“The longevity of this agreement reaffirms our commitment to the successful partnership we’ve built with the incredible team at Disney,” said Rob Wade, CEO of FOX Entertainment.
“This collaboration has and will continue to generate meaningful long-term value and strategically build audiences from FOX to Hulu to fans worldwide.” Marci Proietto, head of 20th Television Animation, added, “This historic four-season order from our longtime partners at FOX is truly monumental for these iconic animated series.We are so proud that these legendary shows will continue for hundreds of more episodes, allowing new and longstanding fans to watch, rewatch and experience more of , , and for years to come.” According to FOX, , and ranked among the Top 10 comedies for the 2023-24 Broadcast Season, marking ’ fifth, ’s sixth and ’ third consecutive season topping the list. For almost a decade, has ranked as FOX’s most-streamed program each season, and continues the trend this season, averaging 9.4 million P2+ viewers.is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Television Animation from creator Matt Groening, developed by James L.
Brooks, Groening and Sam Simon and executive produced by Brooks, Groening and showrunner Matt Selman.Seth MacFarlane is creator and executive producer of with Rich Appel and Alec Sulkin serving as executive producers and showrunners.was created and is executive produced by Loren Bouchard with Nora Smith and Holly Schlesinger serving as executive producers and showrunners.
Dan Sarto is Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Animation World Network.
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