Raising Family Guy age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Family Guy age rating: Fox rates the series TV-14 in the US, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 14, with descriptors for suggestive dialogue, language, sexual situations, and violence. Disney+ in the US lists it as TV-MA, for mature audiences only. The UK's BBFC rates it 15, and Disney+ Germany's label is 16. Common Sense Media, an independent nonprofit, lists it for ages 14 and up.
Family Guy at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
Fox: TV-14; Disney+: TV-MA; BBFC: 15 - ✓Violence in rating descriptors
TV-14 V; BBFC: strong bloody violence - –Scary content in rating descriptors
No scary descriptor at series level - ✓Bad language in rating descriptors
TV-14 L; BBFC: strong language - ✓Sexual content, drugs, or alcohol in rating descriptors
TV-14 S, D; BBFC: strong sex references - ✓Rated 12 or higher in the UK or Germany
BBFC: 15; Disney+ Germany label: 16
Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count. Rating reasons marked mild, very mild, or brief don't count.
| Type | Animated sitcom for Fox (since 1999) about the Griffin family of Quahog source |
|---|---|
| US (TV rating) | TV-14 (may be unsuitable under 14) — D, L, S, V, per Fox; Disney+ lists TV-MA (mature audience only) source |
| UK (BBFC) | 15 (no one under 15) for the series and every season listed source |
| Germany (Disney+ label) | 16 (from age 16) on Disney+ Germany, a streamer label, not FSK source |
| Common Sense Media | 14+ — slapstick shootings and beatings, sexual innuendo, profanity, drug use |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What Family Guy is about
Family Guy is an animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for Fox. It follows the Griffins of Quahog, Rhode Island: Peter and Lois, their kids Meg, Chris, and Stewie, and their talking dog, Brian. It premiered on January 31, 1999, was canceled in 2002, and came back in 2005. Wikipedia lists 25 seasons and 462 episodes, season 25 premiered October 5, 2026, and Fox has renewed it through 2028–29. Select recent episodes have premiered on Hulu in the US, according to Wikipedia.
Family Guy age rating: what's in it
Short answer: TV-14 on Fox, TV-MA on Disney+, 15 in the UK.
- US (Fox): TV-14, D, L, S, V.
- US (Disney+): TV-MA.
- UK (BBFC): 15.
- Germany (Disney+ label): 16.
- Common Sense Media: 14+.
The BBFC's episode advice most often lists strong sex references and strong language, and some episodes add strong bloody violence or drug references. Common Sense Media describes slapstick shootings and beatings with some blood, Peter occasionally taking out a gun and mostly shooting himself by accident, frequent sexual innuendo, strong profanity and slurs, and characters drinking and using marijuana.
Why young kids know Family Guy
Peter Griffin was an outfit in Fortnite's Chapter 5 Season 1 Battle Pass, according to Prima Games. Fortnite is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. The show itself has aired on Fox since 1999.
The habit kids may copy: laughing at someone getting hurt
Common Sense Media notes that the violence, including shootings and beatings, is played for laughs.
Try tonight: funny for everyone
When a joke or game makes someone cry, stop and ask your child: "Is everyone laughing, or just me?" Then let them choose a way to make it fun again for both. In our program, this is the lesson "Fair Play": a game is fun only when it's fun for everyone.
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FAQ
What is Family Guy rated?
Fox lists it as TV-14, and Disney+ in the US lists it as TV-MA. The BBFC rates it 15 in the UK.
Is Family Guy for kids?
It's rated TV-14 by Fox and TV-MA on Disney+. The BBFC rates it 15, with series-level advice of strong language and episode advice that most often lists strong sex references. Common Sense Media lists it for 14+.
What age is Family Guy for?
Ratings start at 14 or 15: TV-14 in the US, 15 in the UK, and 14+ from Common Sense Media.
Is there a new season of Family Guy?
Yes. Season 25 premiered October 5, 2026, according to Wikipedia, and Fox has renewed the show through 2028–29.
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