The Simpsons and Family Guy's crossover episode will premiere in September, Fox confirmed today (May 12) as the first pictures from the special were released.

The hour-long episode, first announced last summer, will air as an instalment of the Seth MacFarlane cartoon and will see the Griffins going on a road trip to Springfield and meeting their yellow-skinned counterparts.

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Fox Entertainment Chairman Kevin Reilly said at the network's upfront presentation in New York City: "Generations of fans will be talking about this one."

The crossover will see the two families get along well, with Stewie impressed by Bart's pranks, and Marge and Lois bonding.

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Homer, meanwhile, engages in a debate with his new "albino" friend Peter regarding which beer is better, Pawtucket or Duff.

Simpsons voice actors to appear include Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith and Hank Azaria.

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