Family Guy's Emmys Conspiracy Explained: Why It Hasn't Won Yet
Family Guy has aired 20 seasons as part of Fox’s primetime schedule since 1999, but the show has yet to win its holy grail Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series or Outstanding Animated Program. Lauded for its writing, voice acting, animation, and original music and lyrics from organizations ranging from the Annie Awards to the Writer’s Guild of America, Family Guy hasn’t aired without adulation. However, upper-crust Emmy gold routinely eludes the show despite its mark on comedy and its brazen on-air appeals.
Family Guy took direct aim at the Emmy Awards early in its run. During season 2, episode 9, “If I'm Dyin' I'm Lyin’,” Peter Griffin (voiced by Family Guy co-creator Seth MacFarlane) breaks the fourth wall and addresses the audience as he gazes up at a “golden idol” crafted by his recently procured cult followers. “I look like a friggin’ Emmy,” Peter says. When he glances at the audience and briefly utters, “Hint, hint,” it becomes clear that Family Guy seeks Emmy prestige. Fast forward to season 16 and the series dedicated an entire episode to its Emmy bid. The season opener, “Emmy-Winning Episode,” channeled bits from Outstanding Comedy Series nominees including Transparent, The Big Bang Theory, and five-time winner Modern Family. Peter declares, “Well, this week, we do classy comedy, Emmy comedy.” A conspiracy against Family Guy is later revealed and explained by Hollywood actors and writers fed up with Family Guy’s dubious plight.
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