What Happened to ‘Family Guy’ & ‘Bob’s Burgers’ on Syndication?

Bob's Burgers and Family Guy
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If you’re a fan of late-night local cartoon binges on your local networks, and you’re wondering where Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers went, you’re not the only one!

As of this week, both shows have gone off air locally, leaving The Simpsons as the only remaining cartoon still in syndication on your local channels. Family Guy disappeared first on Aug. 18, likely due to the new licensing deal it made with Comedy Central, and on Sept. 1, Bob’s Burgers was removed from broadcast syndication due to an expiring contract. This leaves a temporary gap in local station lineups for the next few weeks, with most filling the time slots with extra viewings of other existing shows or paid programming.