American Dad!, the adult animated series created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman, is set to return to Fox after airing on TBS since 2014. The show’s move marks the second MacFarlane animated series to return to the network following Family Guy’s two-decade hiatus.
The deal extension between Fox Entertainment and Hulu allows American Dad! to remain in production while also providing a steady revenue stream for the network. The agreement ensures that long-running shows like American Dad!, The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers will continue to air on Fox, with all four series’ past seasons already available on Hulu.
American Dad!’s 20th season is expected to premiere soon, with the show’s TBS run concluding with its upcoming Season 19 finale on March 24. However, fans can look forward to new episodes and continued availability on Fox’s streaming platform, Tubi.
The return of American Dad! provides a significant boost to Fox’s adult animation block, which has become a staple of the network’s programming. With its unique blend of humor and satire, American Dad! is set to entertain audiences once again, joining forces with other beloved animated series like The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers.
The show centers around CIA agent Stan Smith and his unconventional family in Langley Falls, Virginia, featuring a star-studded cast including Seth MacFarlane, Rachael MacFarlane, Scott Grimes, and Dee Bradley Baker. With its unique brand of humor and satire, American Dad! is set to continue its legacy on Fox for years to come.
Fox’s success with licensing its shows to Hulu has been a key factor in the network’s growth, and it seems that this strategy will continue with American Dad!. The show’s return marks an exciting development for fans, who can look forward to new episodes and continued availability on Tubi.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/03/american-dad-return-fox-renewed-season-20-1236346483