Based on the provided reference, there are two television series that are part of the Family Guy franchise.
Understanding the Family Guy Franchise
The Family Guy franchise is a collection of animated television series and other media centered around the characters created by Seth MacFarlane. According to the reference, the television component of this franchise consists of two distinct series.
These series are:
- Family Guy (1999–present)
- The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
While Family Guy is the flagship show focusing on the Griffin family, The Cleveland Show was a spin-off centered on the character Cleveland Brown, who originated in Family Guy.
Here is a quick overview of the two series:
Series Name | Original Run | Status | Main Focus |
---|---|---|---|
Family Guy | 1999–present | Ongoing | The Griffin family and residents of Quahog |
The Cleveland Show | 2009–2013 | Concluded | Cleveland Brown and his new family |
It's also notable that the Family Guy franchise shares a fictional universe with the series American Dad!, although American Dad! is not considered part of the Family Guy series count itself, but rather a separate, albeit related, production within a shared animated universe.
These two series, Family Guy and The Cleveland Show, form the core television series component of the Family Guy franchise as outlined in the reference.