“Family Guy” Showrunner Sticking With FOX Under Re-Upped Deal

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Family Guy fans rejoice!

Family Guy’s Rich Appel just signed a three-year extension to stay with 20th Century FOX. Rich has worked on quite a few animated shows in his tenure with King of the Hill and The Simpsons being part of his resume

Family Guy returns with all-new episodes March 11th on FOX.

FOX has posted Sunday’s top seven highest-rated scripted telecasts in January, including: THE SIMPSONS (1/14/18: 3.5/12 L7); THE SIMPSONS (1/7/18: 3.1/10 L7); BOB’S BURGERS (1/14/18: 2.6/9 L7); FAMILY GUY (1/14/18: 2.2/8 L7; FAMILY GUY (1/7/18: 2.2/7 L7).

On Sunday, Jan. 14, BOB’S BURGERS (2.6/9 L7) delivered its highest ratings in over four years and posted an impressive +44% increase from its last original (1.8/6 L7, 12/10/17).  Both THE SIMPSONS (3.5/12 L7) delivered their highest ratings in over a year and FAMILY GUY (2.2/8 L7) matched its season high.

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