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Family Guy Dethrones The Simpsons After 25 Seasons
Family Guy's annual Hulu Halloween specials now surpass The Simpsons in quality after 25 seasons.
In brief
Family Guy's annual Hulu Halloween specials now surpass The Simpsons in quality after 25 seasons. Family Guy has officially dethroned The Simpsons as the top TV show with its annual Hulu Halloween specials. Originally reported by Collider.
Family Guy's Halloween History
Family Guy spent most of its run without a dedicated Halloween episode, with only a few holiday-themed episodes like Season 9's 'Halloween on Spooner Street'.
The Simpsons' Halloween Legacy
The Simpsons has hosted 'Treehouse of Horror' horror anthologies since Season 2, becoming a cultural phenomenon with memorable episodes like Curry Barker's Obsession.
2024 Halloween Special Launch
In October 2024, Family Guy began its first annual Hulu Halloween special with the episode 'Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Cheater' featuring Glen Powell and Derek Jacobi.
2025 Halloween Improvement
The second Family Guy Halloween special in 2025, 'A Little Fright Music', focused on Brian and Stewie creating a Halloween song while Peter, Quagmire, Cleveland and Joe were stalked by masked killers.
2026 Halloween Success
Family Guy's third annual Hulu Halloween special, 'Happy Hell-o-ween', released on October 5, 2026, where Brian and Stewie die and find themselves in Hell with Satan.
Satan's New Role
Emmy and Oscar winner Kieran Culkin voices Lucifer in 'Happy Hell-o-ween', with Brian and Stewie taking over Hell's leadership to provide air conditioning and voluntary torture.
The Simpsons' Decline
The Simpsons' Halloween episodes have become less impressive over time despite featuring big name cameos like Michael Keaton and Idris Elba.
Family Guy's Improvement Trend
Family Guy's Halloween specials have improved each year since 2024, with the third special being the best so far and focusing on Brian and Stewie's adventures.
Dethroning The Simpsons
Family Guy has officially dethroned The Simpsons as the top TV show with its annual Hulu Halloween specials after 25 seasons.
Future of Hulu Specials
With Family Guy extended to at least 2029, its Hulu Halloween episodes are expected to keep improving in quality over time.
At a glance
Family Guy has officially dethroned The Simpsons as the top TV show with its annual Hulu Halloween specials.
