American Dad is entering rare territory with its latest announcement. Deadline has reported that the longstanding animated comedy will return to TBS for its 18th and 19th seasons. Leading cast members alongside executive producers Matt Weitzman and Brian Boyle have also signed deals to return to the show.
“American Dad! is reaching rarified air with 18th and 19th season pickups that only a handful of shows have ever accomplished; this speaks to the zeitgeisty humor that resonates with audiences, and to the dedication of its creators and brilliant TBS network executives,” TBS executives Adrienne O’Riain and Sam Linsky told Deadline.
American Dad has picked up a second wind since leaving FOX. It currently ranks as a top three comedy with room to grow in seasons 18 and 19.
“That’s a pretty destination-based consumer, meaning they will show up for great animation, which is fun to pull a younger audience in,” Brett Weitz added.
“American Dad! does so well for us, after 17 years, it continues to just be such a top 10 performer each and every week.”
