The holidays always arrive with a familiar blend of warmth, nostalgia, and a touch of seasonal chaos. This time of year often inspires a search for comforting, feel-good stories that bring a sense of calm to the year’s final stretch. Amid the usual wave of festive programming, a long-running animated favorite is stepping into the spotlight with an annual surprise. Family Guy has released the trailer for its upcoming Christmas special, revealing an embrace of Hallmark-style rom-com charm.

The Hallmark-style rom-com in Family Guy, however, features a twist and leans more toward parody than tribute, making it perfect for viewers who prefer comedy over cheesy holiday treat.

Family Guy has put its cheeky spin on holiday cheer with its upcoming Christmas special, taking playful aim at Hallmark’s signature cozy romances. Titled Disney's Hulu's Family Guy's Hallmark Channel's Lifetime's Familiar Holiday Movie, the episode promises all the toppings of a holiday romp. Lois Griffin leads the charge as a big-city professional sent to the quaint village of Townsville to acquire a secret recipe for her company, setting the stage for festive adventures. The story quickly twists into a parody of traditional rom-com tropes, though with Lois unexpectedly encountering romance thanks to a charming local mechanic named Peter.

“It gets harder and harder every year to try to think of an original — or what we hope is an original — Christmas episode,” Alec Sulkin, Family Guy executive producer and showrunner, told Collider. So this year, the team of the beloved sitcom just decided to give up trying to be original and used every single thing that has been used before, he added. Leaning fully into familiar holiday tropes: From snowy small towns to unexpected romance, the special celebrates the clichés while amplifying the comedy. Viewers can expect a perfect mix of festive fun, parody, and the unabashed humor that has defined the show for decades. When does the Family Guy episode debut, though?

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Family Guy’s Christmas special is almost here, hitting screens before most holiday trees are even up and decorated

Hulu has unveiled the key art for the 2025 Family Guy holiday special alongside the trailer. The exclusive special is set to premiere on the streaming service on Friday, November 28, and will also be available on Hulu via Disney+. While the masses await the special, meanwhile, Family Guy season 24 is slated to return in 2026. The show has been renewed for four more seasons, promising plenty of episodes for its admirers to enjoy in the years ahead.

Before that, though, this holiday season, Family Guy reminds the world that even the most familiar stories can spark laughter when seen through a mischievous lens. Hulu, notably, may be leading with its playful Christmas special, but Netflix has also prepared some delightful festive fare this year, showing that the season’s magic comes in many forms. So, whether one is curling up with a classic rom-com parody or discovering a new holiday favorite, there is no shortage of ways to embrace the joy, chaos, and humor that make this time of year truly memorable.

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