Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Our society will never settle the debate between which show is better - The Simpsons or Family Guy, and why would we want to? Both shows have huge fan bases with their own brands of humor that have stood the test of time. But despite these shows each having their own unique style, they also have a lot in common. Have you noticed all of the similarities between The Simpsons and Family Guy?
Some of the shared DNA between these beloved animated series jumps out at you right away. Similar families with similar dads and even similar living rooms. But the shows have some more subtle elements in common as well.
The Simpsons and Family Guy include some similar characters and cameos. Both series are graced by disapproving family members, annoying neighbors with quirky catchphrases, and salty old sea captains. Several celebrities have also provided voices on both shows, including Adam West, Jennifer Tilly and Seth MacFarlane himself!
The shows have even featured some strikingly similar plot points throughout the years. Both family dads spend time with former presidents, chat with God about football and regularly hang out at local bars. We even noticed that both Stewie and Maggie have a history of murder - how many shows can say that about their babies?
Check out all of these similarities and more in this video and be sure to subscribe to our channel ‘The ThingsAnimated’ for more roundups of comparisons, mistakes and hidden easter eggs in your favorite animated TV shows and movies.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Killer Kiddos
00:49 Skeptical Kin
01:26 Presidential Pals
01:56 The Core Decor
02:20 Giggity Diddly
03:07 Oh Captain, My Captain
03:47 Dog Dads
04:23 Football Gods
05:04 Local Bar Regulars
05:31 Trifecta of Children
05:54 Adam West
06:12 Jack Bauer
06:37 Jennifer Tilly
06:59 Seth MacFarlane
07:17 Ricky Gervais
07:40 Outro
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Written by: Molly Cahen
Narrated by: Curt Turner
Edited by: Gabrielle Alves
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Our society will never settle the debate between which show is better - The Simpsons or Family Guy, and why would we want to? Both shows have huge fan bases with their own brands of humor that have stood the test of time. But despite these shows each having their own unique style, they also have a lot in common. Have you noticed all of the similarities between The Simpsons and Family Guy?
Some of the shared DNA between these beloved animated series jumps out at you right away. Similar families with similar dads and even similar living rooms. But the shows have some more subtle elements in common as well.
The Simpsons and Family Guy include some similar characters and cameos. Both series are graced by disapproving family members, annoying neighbors with quirky catchphrases, and salty old sea captains. Several celebrities have also provided voices on both shows, including Adam West, Jennifer Tilly and Seth MacFarlane himself!
The shows have even featured some strikingly similar plot points throughout the years. Both family dads spend time with former presidents, chat with God about football and regularly hang out at local bars. We even noticed that both Stewie and Maggie have a history of murder - how many shows can say that about their babies?
Check out all of these similarities and more in this video and be sure to subscribe to our channel ‘The ThingsAnimated’ for more roundups of comparisons, mistakes and hidden easter eggs in your favorite animated TV shows and movies.
Subscribe: bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Things
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Killer Kiddos
00:49 Skeptical Kin
01:26 Presidential Pals
01:56 The Core Decor
02:20 Giggity Diddly
03:07 Oh Captain, My Captain
03:47 Dog Dads
04:23 Football Gods
05:04 Local Bar Regulars
05:31 Trifecta of Children
05:54 Adam West
06:12 Jack Bauer
06:37 Jennifer Tilly
06:59 Seth MacFarlane
07:17 Ricky Gervais
07:40 Outro
Our Social Media:
Facebook: facebook.com/TheThingscom
Instagram: instagram.com/thethingsofficial_
For more videos and articles visit:
thethings.com
Written by: Molly Cahen
Narrated by: Curt Turner
Edited by: Gabrielle Alves
For copyright matters please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com
