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American Dad!

2005TV-1422 seasons7.0 / 10

From the creator of "Family Guy" comes a man who will stop at nothing to protect his country.

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."

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Synopsis

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."

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Episode 1

Steve and Snot's Test-Tubular Adventure

Sep 29, 201322m7.4 / 10

Thwarted in their efforts to secure dates for the upcoming high school prom, Steve and Snot turn to the CIA’s cloning machine to churn out two willing ladies. But, when the device produces two uber-fast-growing newborn babies, the boys must break out their fathering skills to ready them in time for prom night. Meanwhile, Stan takes home the CIA’s cloned pet, Daren the Dodo, with disastrous consequences.

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Directed by Joe DanielloWritten by Jordan Blum, Parker DeayGuest stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Larisa Oleynik, Taryn Southern, Susie Essman, John Cho, Mae Whitman, Judah Miller, Daisuke Suzuki

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Episode 2

Poltergasm

Oct 6, 201322m6.8 / 10

Francine's "Poltergasm" starts to haunt the Smith household when she is unsatisfied by Stan in the sack, and Roger must conjure a medium named Zelda Rubinstein to help eliminate the ghost. Meanwhile, Hayley introduces her new boy-toy, Mauricio to the family.

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Directed by Valerie Fletcher, Pam CookeWritten by Matt McKennaGuest stars Jill Bartlett, Diego Luna, T.J. Miller, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Matt McKenna

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Episode 3

Buck, Wild

Nov 3, 201322m7.3 / 10

Steve decides to prove his manhood by accompanying Stan and his CIA cronies on their annual hunting excursion. Meanwhile, Roger and Klaus undertake a cross-country trek.

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Directed by Josue CervantesWritten by Robert Maitia, Brett CawleyGuest stars Alex Cuthbertson, Tom Hollander, Amir Talai, Kevin Durand, Patrick Stewart, David Koechner, Mike Henry

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Episode 4

Crotchwalkers

Nov 10, 201322m6.9 / 10

In a desperate attempt to show Steve that she's still a "cool" mom, Francine teaches him a vast array of shoplifting techniques to try out at the local mall. B when their attempt to pull off the ultimate heist at "The Gash" goes awry, Steve is captured and sent to a Venezuelan sweatshop. Meanwhile, Roger, Hayley and Klaus form Langley Falls' first Russian Balalaika trio.

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Directed by Tim Parsons, Jennifer GravesWritten by Dan VebberGuest stars Ian Howell, Melanie Paxson, Brian Boyle, Nic Wegener, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Chris Diamantopoulos, Daisuke Suzuki, Eddie Kaye Thomas

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Episode 5

Kung Pao Turkey

Nov 24, 201322m6.2 / 10

Stan's plans for a perfect Thanksgiving watching football in his underwear are thwarted when Francine invites her adoptive parents to join them for the holiday.

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Directed by Rodney CloudenWritten by Erik RichterGuest stars Amy Hill, Dave Hill, Tzi Ma, Mariah Carey, Mike Barker, Chris Diamantopoulos, Matt McKenna

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Episode 6

Independent Movie

Dec 1, 201322m6.8 / 10

Determined to get Snot to confront his emotions after his father passes away, Steve and friends embark on an epic cross-country road trip to the funeral. But Steve's commitment to his friend wavers when he falls for a Pixie Dream Girl along the way. Meanwhile, Stan and Roger invent an automatic cake-cutter for the Home Shopping Network, but their partnership is tested when they only make a "verbal agreement" to split the profits.

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Directed by Shawn MurrayWritten by Judah MillerGuest stars Angela Pupello, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Zooey Deschanel, Reggie Lee, Judah Miller, Daisuke Suzuki, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Curtis Armstrong

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Episode 7

Faking Bad

Dec 8, 201322m7.1 / 10

In this “Breaking Bad” parody, Hayley tries to fit in with a popular group of her former high school friends and, in the process, discovers Steve has an amazing ability to create incredibly realistic fake IDs. Sensing a business opportunity, Hayley builds out Steve’s operation, but they don’t count on having to deal with the other kingpin of the Langley Falls fake ID game: Kevin Ramage (Roger in disguise).

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Directed by Jansen YeeWritten by John UnholzGuest stars Nancy Cartwright, Anne Gregory, Nic Wegener, Azura Skye, Kevin Durand, Mae Whitman, Mike Barker, Matt McKenna

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Episode 8

Minstrel Krampus

Dec 15, 201322m7.1 / 10mid season

When Steve starts acting like a spoiled brat during the holidays, Stan takes him to see his incarcerated Grandpa Jack, who tells him the story of how he caught Minstrel Krampus, a legendary demon who punishes naughty children on Christmas. Stan decides that releasing Krampus is the only way to straighten out Steve's attitude. But when Krampus kidnaps Steve, it's up to Stan and Roger to get him back. Meanwhile, Hayley gets a job at the airport, but quickly realizes that she might not be cut out for customer service.

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Directed by Josue CervantesWritten by Judah Miller, Murray MillerGuest stars Greyson Chance, Danny Glover, Ky-Mani Marley, Charles Bradley, Kevin Michael Richardson, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Asa Taccone, Murray Miller

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Episode 9

Vision: Impossible

Jan 5, 201422m7.1 / 10

Roger suffers a horrific car crash as he tries to take a picture of his crotch on a traffic speed cam. After waking up from a coma, he starts to have eerie visions of the future, and saves the Smiths from a terrible fire. But, Roger's abuse of his newfound powers soon draws the ire of his fellow family members and the Smiths must learn to cope with the uncertainty of the future.

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Directed by Valerie Fletcher, Pam CookeWritten by Ali WallerGuest stars André Sogliuzzo, Danielle Schneider, Randy Spears, John Viener

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Episode 10

Familyland

Jan 12, 201422m7.3 / 10

Francine tries to relive the Smith kids' childhood by taking a group trip to the "Familyland" theme park that ends up being anything but family-friendly.

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Directed by Joe DanielloWritten by Nic Wegener, Joe ChandlerGuest stars Nic Wegener, Joey King, Jonathan Kite, John Viener, Eric Edwards, Danielle Schneider, Patrick Stewart

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Episode 11

Cock of the Sleepwalk

Jan 26, 201422m6.8 / 10

Stan mixes up his nighttime routine after his 100th kill, but mistakenly unleashes a "good" Stan in his sleep - Jekyll & Hyde-style - who's hell-bent on pursuing all the good deeds that real Stan would never consider, and stopping him from ever killing again.

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Directed by Shawn MurrayWritten by Brian BoyleGuest stars Valerie Harper, Sawyer Ever, Maria Thayer, Julian Grant, Kevin Michael Richardson, Patrick Stewart, David Koechner, Mike Henry

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Episode 12

Introducing the Naughty Stewardesses

Mar 16, 201422m6.6 / 10

Roger forges a radical plan to help Steve date the hot girl at school. Roger will switch faces with Steve "Face/Off"-style, seduce her, then tag Steve back in after she's fallen for him. But, Roger soon decides he may actually want to keep her for himself. Meanwhile, Stan and Francine become "Charlie's Angels"-type airline stewardesses to thwart an evil plan by Mark Cuban who wants to blow up the sun.

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Directed by Josue CervantesWritten by Judah MillerGuest stars Chad Brannon, Kyle Chandler, Mark Cuban, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Gillian Jacobs, Echo Kellum, Ellie Kemper, Olivia Wilde

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Episode 13

I Ain't No Holodeck Boy

Mar 23, 201422m6.8 / 10

Stan is frustrated that Steve and his friends never play outside, but Francine refuses to let Stan take the kids to the woods for some outdoor fun. Of course, Stan finds a loophole, by drugging the kids and putting them on the CIA's holodeck, which, naturally, goes awry. Meanwhile, Hayley buys Roger's home star on the International Star Registry and claims she's now his queen.

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Directed by Jansen YeeWritten by Matt McKennaGuest stars Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Eric Schermerhorn, Mike Barker, Patrick Stewart, David Koechner, Mike Henry, Daisuke Suzuki, Eddie Kaye Thomas

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Episode 14

Stan Goes on the Pill

Mar 30, 201422m6.1 / 10

Stan tries an experimental pill from the CIA and turns into a girl. Meanwhile, Klaus and Roger start a business selling Stan's suits as he no longer needs them as a female.

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Directed by Chris BennettWritten by Robert Maitia, Brett CawleyGuest stars Steve Schirripa, Allison Smith, Patrick Stewart, David Koechner, Mike Henry

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Episode 15

Honey, I'm Homeland

Apr 6, 201422m6.9 / 10

Stan attempts to infiltrate the "Occupy" movement, based on CIA intelligence that a leftist cell is planning a terrorist attack. But when he's captured and returned home by a group of radicals, Hayley suspects her father may have been "turned".

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Directed by Tim Parsons, Jennifer GravesWritten by Dan VebberGuest stars Ira Glass, Kathryn Hahn, Patricia Lentz, Adam Devine, Phil LaMarr, Mike Barker, Phill Lewis, Patrick Stewart

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Episode 16

She Swill Survive

Apr 13, 201422m7.1 / 10

Stan fears that Hayley has no life skills so he forces her to take a job as a bartender in Roger's attic bar but, when Bullock becomes Hayley's best customer, Stan realizes that he can use his daughter's knowledge to get ahead at work.

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Directed by Chris BennettWritten by Rick SingerGuest stars Gary Busey, Wayne Federman, Kevin Durand, John Viener, Chris Diamantopoulos, Patrick Stewart, Curtis Armstrong

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Episode 17

Rubberneckers

Apr 27, 201422m6.1 / 10

Stan's co-workers at the CIA teach him about "rubbernecking," the art of checking out other women on the sly, away from the gaze of their wives. But when Stan causes a massive accident in an attempt to take a picture of an attractive jogger, he's interviewed by an intimidating insurance inspector who may rat out Stan to Francine. Meanwhile, Roger and Klaus spill wine on the Smiths' brand new couch, and vow never to tell the other family members by sitting on the stained spot for the rest of their lives.

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Directed by Rodney CloudenWritten by Nic Wegener, Joe ChandlerGuest stars Bruce McGill, Asa Taccone, Terry Crews, Anne Gregory, Sy Smith, Mike Barker, Judah Miller, Chris Diamantopoulos

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Episode 18

Permanent Record Wrecker

May 4, 201422m7.3 / 10

Stan is fired from the CIA in a round of budget cuts, but since his 20 years of work experience are classified and hidden from his "permanent record", the only job he's able to land is at the local grocery store where Steve is the manager. Meanwhile, Roger bets an annoying coffee shop musician that he can outplay him in one week. To accomplish his goal, he enters into a Faustian bargain with Lorenzo, a guitar-instructing infomercial host.

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Directed by Tim Parsons, Jennifer GravesWritten by Brian BoyleGuest stars Alan Thicke, Robin Thicke, Stanley Tucci, Cedric Yarbrough, Brian Boyle, Melanie Paxson, John Viener, Mike Barker

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Episode 19

News Glance with Genevieve Vavance

May 11, 201422m7.1 / 10

Hayley starts an internship at a local news station working for a Nancy Grace-type reporter, who happens to be Roger in disguise.

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Directed by Shawn MurrayWritten by Ali WallerGuest stars Alison Becker, Nat Faxon, Rick Podell, Andrea Savage, Dean Winters, Andy Geller, Mae Whitman, T.J. Miller

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Episode 20

The Longest Distance Relationship

May 18, 201422m7.6 / 10finale

Hayley, still heartbroken over Jeff’s abduction, meets millionaire Matt Davis, who begins to help her move forward, until Steve and Snot discover that Jeff’s alive and trying to make it back to her.

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Directed by Valerie Fletcher, Pam CookeWritten by Jordan Blum, Parker DeayGuest stars Jeff Fischer, Laura Bell Bundy, Sinbad, Nic Wegener, Pete Holmes, Mike Barker, Judah Miller, Gary Anthony Williams

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Episode information updated Sep 9, 2026

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Cast

Seth MacFarlaneStan Smith / Roger (voice)

Wendy SchaalFrancine Smith (voice)

Rachael MacFarlaneHayley Smith (voice)

Scott GrimesSteve Smith (voice)

Dee Bradley BakerKlaus (voice)

Jeff FischerJeff Fischer (voice)

Matt E. MixerDr. Weitzman (voice)

Alex CuthbertsonHooper (voice)

Credits

Created by: Matt Weitzman, Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker
Written by: Nic Wegener, Brian Boyle, Brett Cawley, Robert Maitia, Jeff Kauffmann

Production details

Status: Returning Series
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 401
Original language: English

Networks & production

FOXUnited States
TBSUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
Underdog ProductionsUnited States
Fuzzy Door ProductionsUnited States
20th Television AnimationUnited States

Themes

adult animationaliencentral intelligence agency (cia)domestic comedysitcomsocial satire

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