Family Guy is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show follows the Griffin family, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois, their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie, and their anthropomorphic pet dog, Brian. The show is set in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island, and exhibits much of its humor in the form of cutaway gags that often lampoon American culture. The show has received positive reviews since its debut, with acclaim for its offensive humor, improvisation, and pop culture references. It was canceled twice by Fox, with the first cancellation lasting one season in 2000, but the show was revived by studios and re-aired in 2002. Since its return, it has been one of Foxs highest-rated shows and has earned several Emmy Award nominations. Family Guy has also been nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards and 11 Annie Awards, and has won three of each. It has also spawned a spin-off series, The Cleveland Show, a direct-to-video movie, and a series of video games.