# Family Guy Dethrones The Simpsons After 25 Seasons

> Family Guy's annual Hulu Halloween specials now surpass The Simpsons in quality after 25 seasons.
- Title: Family Guy Dethrones The Simpsons After 25 Seasons · Collider
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/family-guy-halloween-special-hulu-the-simpsons
- Author: Shawn Van Horn
- Published: 2026-10-20T03:16:12+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: family guy, the simpsons, hulu, halloween specials, tv shows, hulu specials, halloween episodes, hulu halloween, family guy halloween, the simpsons halloween, hulu streamer, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Family Guy has officially dethroned The Simpsons as the top TV show with its annual Hulu Halloween specials.