Family Guy vs. The Simpsons: Which Show Fell Off Harder?
A Brutal Investigation into Animation’s Greatest Race to the Bottom
There was a time—a beautiful, golden time—when both The Simpsons and Family Guy were the absolute kings of animated comedy.
The Simpsons wasn’t just a cartoon; it was a cultural revolution. It had the perfect mix of wit, heart, and satire, and for a solid decade, it was the funniest thing on TV.
And Family Guy? That first comeback in the early 2000s? Explosive. It took The Simpsons’ formula and turned it up to 11—faster jokes, riskier humor, absolute chaos.
Both of these shows were GOATED.
And then?
Something happened.
Something dark.
Something so cursed that today, we are left with two lifeless, shambling corpses of once-great shows, each refusing to die, fueled only by corporate greed and the inexplicable viewing habits of people who leave the TV on as background noise.
So today, we must answer the age-old question: which show fell harder?
And before you get mad, let me just say: I am an animator. I literally make cartoons. I know exactly what it looks like when an animated project crashes and burns—just watch my own work.
Let’s dive in.
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Round 1: How Far Did They Fall?
The Simpsons (AKA: The Show That Forgot Its Own Legacy)
• The first ten seasons of The Simpsons were perfect television.
• Around Season 10, things got iffy. By Season 15? The show was basically a collection of pop culture references duct-taped together by interns.
• Now? It’s an AI-generated fever dream with lifeless jokes and celebrity cameos no one asked for.
• It’s technically still The Simpsons, but in the same way a rotting pumpkin is still a pumpkin.
Family Guy (AKA: The Show That Died, Came Back, and Should Have Stayed Dead)
• Early Family Guy? Chaos. Stupidity. Comedy gold.
• Then it got canceled. And honestly? That should have been the end.
• But then it got revived. And at first, we thought “Hey, maybe this is good!”
• But then… it kept going. And going. And somewhere around Season 9, it became a sentient cutaway gag that refuses to die.
• Now? It’s just Peter Griffin hurting himself while Stewie and Brian do time travel plots.
Verdict:
• The Simpsons lost its soul.
• Family Guy lost its mind.
• Both are now wandering the TV landscape like ghosts, refusing to move on.
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Round 2: Which One Is More Unwatchable Now?
The Simpsons Today: “Just Let It Die” Energy
• The animation is so smooth it’s unsettling.
• Every joke feels like it was written by a social media manager trying not to get fired.
• They keep forcing in celebrities, and I swear, if I see another Elon Musk guest appearance, I’m going to throw my TV into the ocean.
Family Guy Today: “Oh God, They’re Still Making This?” Energy
• The cutaway gags are longer than the actual episodes.
• Peter is now so dumb that I’m convinced he has no brain activity left.
• The jokes feel less “offensive” and more “desperately trying to be relevant.”
Verdict:
• The Simpsons is so boring it’s forgettable.
• Family Guy is so obnoxious it actively offends my neurons.
• Neither should still be on the air, but here we are.
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Round 3: Who Should Have Quit First?
The Simpsons: The Show That Overstayed Its Welcome
• Should have ended at Season 10.
• Instead, we’re on Season 35, and nobody can tell you a single good episode from the last 15 years.
• It’s like watching an old rock band on their 15th farewell tour.
Family Guy: The Show That Got Too Full of Itself
• Should have stayed canceled the first time.
• Now it’s basically a YouTube compilation of “edgy jokes” strung together by a loose plot.
• Watching new Family Guy feels like watching a dad try to do TikTok trends.
Verdict:
• The Simpsons should have bowed out gracefully.
• Family Guy should have stayed in the grave.
• Both have become self-parodies of themselves.
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Final Judgment: Which Show Fell Harder?
Honestly?
🥇 Winner (or loser?): Family Guy
• The Simpsons is a zombie, but at least it’s a chill zombie.
• Family Guy is the guy who peaked in high school and won’t stop talking about it.
Both shows have been bad for longer than they were ever good, but Family Guy fell way harder, way faster, and way dumber.
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Final Words: Argue With Me in the Comments
Look, if you still love these shows, I get it. Nostalgia is powerful.
But let’s be real: neither of them should still exist.
If you disagree, scream at me in the comments. I will read them. I will not change my mind. But I will enjoy the chaos.
Also, come troll me on YouTube where I talk about cartoons that are actually good—and also the ones I make, which, let’s be honest, are fighting for the title of “Most Cringe.”
