The writing staff of Family Guy has come back to work. After an almost three month break/delay/boycott, Seth MacFarlane has wrangled up his writers and they've gotten back to work on creating some comically insane episodes of Family Guy. MacFarlane and FOX have been renegotiating their contract and, while they haven't seemed to have reached a formal agreement as of yet, the fact that production is being resumed is a good sign. Ever since South Park satirized Family Guy in a two-part episode last year, there has been some notable Family Guy backlash, especially on the internet and in the media. While Trey Parker and Matt Stone may have legitimate arguments about Family Guy (it's formulaic, easy to produce, the animation is mediocre, the jokes don't have anything to do with the story, etc.), they are largely moot points.
If a show like Family Guy makes you laugh, then they've done their job. End of story. A show doesn't need to strive for substance, especially an animated comedy. South Park and The Simpsons are far better shows than Family Guy, but often not nearly as funny. Family Guy's plot lines are besides the point. MacFarlane bringing his writers back to work is good news for fans of animated comedy. While Family Guy may be hit and miss, there aren't many things funnier than a great Family Guy episode. -Oscar Dahl, BuddyTV Senior Writer