The Cleveland Show
Created by Richard Appel, Seth MacFarlane, Mike Henry
On FOX
A high-energy adult animated sitcom built on absurdist family comedy and the comfort of episodic reset, with warmth underlying its irreverent humor.
The bizarre adventures of Cleveland Brown and his family.
Where to watch
Questions people ask
Is The Cleveland Show scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is The Cleveland Show sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.
Is The Cleveland Show easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is The Cleveland Show violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Does The Cleveland Show leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Cleveland Show, and what each one shares →
Like The Cleveland Show
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Cleveland Show
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Cleveland Show, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Cleveland Show, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Cleveland Show, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
