The Family Guy is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for Fox Broadcasting Company. The show follows the adventures of the Griffin family, consisting of father Peter, mother Lois, daughter Meg, son Chris, baby Stewie, and the family dog Brian. PAPA is the name of the family patriarch, Peter Griffin. He is a bumbling, yet lovable, blue-collar worker who is often the source of comedic relief in the show.