While the platforms and mediums of the entertainment business continue to evolve at a rapid pace, audiences can never get enough of those good, old-fashioned values. Looking back on the early history of Family Guy, it’s astounding that, just 3 seasons into its 27-year run, Fox pulled the plug on the series and left its reruns for dead on Adult Swim. According to the viewership metrics giant Nielsen Holdings, Family Guy was the #7 most-watched show in all of television in 2025, and, in honor of MacFarlane’s longevity at the top of their charts, the organization gave him their inaugural Streaming Icon honor at their annual ARTEY Awards. Don't Miss“I want to thank Nielsen for this Streaming Icon Award,” MacFarlane said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. So, really, the Streaming Icon Award is the highest honor that MacFarlane could ever accept, because it's the only trophy in TV that comes with guaranteed job security.