Family — Guy (1999)seth Macfarlane, Alex Borstein

: The family's anthropomorphic dog, an aspiring writer and intellectual who often serves as Stewie's best friend and foil. Legacy and Impact

: Voices the family's level-headed (yet occasionally unhinged) mother, Lois Griffin . She has also served as a writer and producer for the series. The Griffin Family

: A diabolical, highly articulate infant with a British accent, originally focused on world domination and matricide. Family Guy (1999)Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein

: Conceived the show based on his college thesis films, The Life of Larry and Larry & Steve . He voices several lead characters, including the bumbling patriarch Peter , the genius baby Stewie , and the martini-swilling dog Brian .

Family Guy is an American animated adult sitcom created by that premiered on January 31, 1999. The series is renowned for its dark comedy, satirical take on American culture, and hallmark "cutaway gags" that often deviate from the main plot. Set in the fictional city of Quahog, Rhode Island , the show centers on the Griffin family, a dysfunctional nuclear household navigating surreal and often offensive situations. Core Creative Team : The family's anthropomorphic dog, an aspiring writer

: An overweight, unintelligent, and often reckless blue-collar worker.

: The eldest daughter and social outcast, frequently used as the "punching bag" for the family's jokes. The Griffin Family : A diabolical, highly articulate

: The matriarch and voice of reason who occasionally reveals a darker, more impulsive side.