Household Man is about to bid farewell to its acquainted Sunday night time time slot on Fox after greater than twenty years.
The extremely common animated sitcom will likely be transferring to the 9:30 pm EST timeslot beginning on Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2024. Per ComicBook, the change comes as a part of the brand new Fox mid-season schedule, which can pair Household Man with The Masked Singer and Animal Management. The shift will mark the primary time the collection has been broadcast on a weekday since earlier than its cancellation in 2001. The revamped Sunday lineup will introduce new exhibits, like Jon Hamm-led Grimsburg and the returning The Nice North.
Household Man was infamously canceled by Fox only a few seasons into its authentic run. Nevertheless, attributable to its success on Grownup Swim, the present returned to Fox for added seasons. Since then, the present that revolves across the Griffin household has been a staple within the Sunday night Animation Domination block, alongside different sitcoms like The Simpsons and Bob’s Burgers. Each these exhibits will stay of their present time slots.
The Legacy of Household Man
Created by Seth MacFarlane, Household Man premiered on Fox on Jan. 31, 1999. Billed as a satire, the present follows the Griffin household, that includes the bumbling however well-meaning Peter, his spouse Lois, their three youngsters – awkward teenager Meg, speaking child Stewie, and good-hearted however intellectually challenged Chris – in addition to their anthropomorphic pet canine, Brian.
MacFarlane got here up with the thought for Household Man throughout his time learning animation on the Rhode Island Faculty of Design. The present’s early improvement concerned a collection of animated shorts that MacFarlane created referred to as “The Lifetime of Larry” and “Larry & Steve,” that includes characters just like the Griffins. The success of his shorts ultimately led to the creation of the sitcom.
Over time, Household Man has amassed a devoted fan base for its irreverent humor. Nevertheless, it has additionally confronted criticism for its use of offensive jokes and controversial subjects. Nonetheless, the present has obtained a number of Emmy Awards and Annie Awards for its animation, voice performing, and writing. The collection additionally led to the creation of different MacFarlane-helmed tasks, akin to American Dad!, at present in Season 20, and The Cleveland Present, which aired for 4 seasons.
Household Man Season 22 will proceed airing on Fox on Sundays for the rest of 2023. New episodes will start airing within the Wednesday time slot after the mid-season break.
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