Family Guy parents guide: Why it has the TV-14 rating

For 25 years, Family Guy has been delivering the funnies with the patriarch, Peter Griffin, leading the way. The Seth MacFarlane-created animated series has been a Fox Animation Domination since 1999 and is still going strong despite a few cancellations and crude material. As of September 2nd, Family Guy will have another home on Comedy Central, following a deal between its parent company, Disney, and the new channel's company, Paramount.

Family Guy will be part of Comedy Central's adult animation primetime lineup, with an all-day binge on Labor Day.

We all know the term 'family' is in the title, but is it really for families and the young ones? Family Guys does hold a TV-14 rating, as much of its material is geared towards a more mature audience who enjoy pop culture references and Peter's many hangups. I'm not saying the show's bad, as I love it myself, and I like me some adult humor. However, kids should be guided when it comes to TV and this is why we're explaining the rating.

Why Family Guy has that TV-14 rating

Similar to The Simpsons, another long-running series that centers on the Simpson family, Family Guy's narrative highlights the lives of the Griffin family and their adventures in the fictional town of Quahog in the State of Rhode Island. There are memorable song-and-dance numbers, holiday episodes, and a talking dog. However, it carries material not intended for young kids, especially in the earlier seasons.

Here's the breakdown:

Sex & Nudity: There's going to be plenty of innuendo and sexual references made throughout the show. Many couples have sex, including Peter and Lois, but nothing is shown. Glenn Quagmire, a neighbor and friend of the Griffins, is a well-known woman chaser and sexual deviant. There's also a neighbor who's a "child predator" and we're using quotes because he never fully acting on it; just fantasizing.

The bulk of the material is meant for comedic styling, but if your young kids are around, be careful watching.

Violence: During the earlier seasons, Stewie Griffin, the youngest child of the Griffins, is matricidal and world-dominant, but all of his attempts fail. Later, the gag wears off, and Stewie becomes focused on his time machine, which he shares adventures with the family dog, Brian.

Additionally, Family Guy offers plenty of slapstick humor, and gun and war violence are considered sensitive to viewers, even seasoned ones.

Language: General language is used throughout, and words such as "D" and"H" are vocalized. There's also derogatory verbiage toward the disabled, certain Ethnic groups, and women. Plenty of sarcasm is also utilized, especially on New England.

Sure, it's all in a joking matter, but it's also outdated and offensive to some.

Family Guy is also streaming on Hulu, and many episodes are unedited, so you're going to hear even stronger profanity, like the F-bombs and the poop word.

Drinking & Drugs: With Family Guy, there's drinking throughout, but it's watered down to beer and wine, with the heavier stuff used for certain occasions. Peter and his friends experience drunken stupors that lead to many errors on their behalf.

But during an AA meeting in one episode, Peter and Brian break out in song, discussing the negativity of alcoholism.

Overall verdict: Family Guy is 'freakin' sweet' for 14-years-old and up

Family Guy deserves the TV-14 rating as there's stuff that's inappropriate for younger viewers. If you thought The Simpsons were raw in their content, Family Guy makes it look like a saintly show based on its storylines.

Fourteen is the recommended age to begin the Seth MacFarlane classic, while some episodes are designed for eighteen-plus.

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