Indeed, the "Family Guy" creator said that he would take Mr. Burns, Homer's boss and the owner of Springfield's nuclear power plant, if he could steal any "Simpsons" character.

Family Guy is now working its way through Season 23 of the long running animated series, and with the new season is finally showing some recognition to one of the series’ secretly best characters.

One particularly deep cut happened in episode 4 of the current season, where a character unseen for 11 years finally came back. The episode, 'Lois C.K.,' centers on Lois becoming a comedian.

Just as The Simpsons and South Park continue to march forth, so too does Family Guy. The animated stalwart has reached season 23, now so old it has a wealth of in-jokes and references to draw from.