Thanksgiving TV 2012: Homer Simpson, Peter Griffin And Fox's Animated Dads Are Thankful For ...

Gobble, Gobble! Fox's Animated Dads Are Thankful For ...

Some of the toughest TV dads are getting animated about Thanksgiving this year, including Fox's Sunday night animation mainstays (Sun., Nov. 18).

We've got exclusive insight on turkey day traditions on "The Simpsons," "The Cleveland Show," "Bob's Burgers," "Family Guy" and "American Dad," including quotes on what characters like Homer Simpson, Cleveland Brown and Peter Griffin are truly thankful for.

From fart spray to secret soy turkey switcheroos and Mario Lopez, keep reading to get in the Thanksgiving mood.

"The Cleveland Show" (7:30 p.m. ET)
Cleveland Brown: “As a man living with Donna, I'm thankful for fart spray.”

Rallo Tubbs: “As a kid living with Cleveland, I'm thankful for fart spray.”

"The Simpsons" (8 p.m. ET)
Homer Simpson: “I’m thankful I live in a country where only 48 percent of the people want to secede.”

Marge Simpson: “I’m thankful the kids haven’t grown in 25 years so we don’t have to buy new clothes.”

Bart Simpson: “I’m thankful I can shoplift right after midnight on the Friday after Thanksgiving.”

Lisa Simpson: “I’m thankful my family eats so fast they don’t realize I’ve been swapping in a soy turkey the last five years.”

"Bob's Burgers" (8:30 p.m. ET)
Bob: "I guess I'm thankful for my health. But I am a little fat right now. I'll get healthier next year. I mean, I look fine. Just not great. I could be better."

"Family Guy" (9 p.m. ET)
Peter Griffin: “I’m thankful that the guy who wears sandals at work broke his ankle. I hate him.”

Stewie Griffin: “I’m thankful that the Christmas lights we left up last year are almost back in season.”

"American Dad" (9:30 p.m. ET)
Stan Smith: “I’m thankful it was all a bad dream and that Mitt Romney is our new president.”

Roger: “I’m thankful for Mario Lopez. I know it’s not smart or cool, but he brings a smile to my face every time I get my entertainment news.”

Fox's Animation Domination line-up gets in the holiday mood Sun., Nov. 18.

Tell us: What are you thankful for?

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