One popular Fox cartoon will be back next season, while another is meeting its end.

“American Dad,” which follows the lives of CIA agent Stan Smith and his family, is the returning series, having been picked up by the network for a fifth season.

The animated comedy has seen its audience grow from last year, while most scripted series have been down this fall, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

However, Fox has opted not to renew the “King of the Hill,” which is currently in its 13th season.

The Emmy-winning comedy, which revolves around the Hill family and their neighbours, is wrapping production of its final 13 episodes.

Due to the lead time for animation, the final episode will likely air sometime during the 2009-10 season.

Fans may want to hold their breath, though. The series has had several brushes with cancellation in the past, only to be brought back by Fox.

“King of the Hill” is currently the second longest running comedy in primetime, behind only “The Simpsons.”






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