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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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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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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

Bullocks to Stan

Sep 11, 200522m7.7 / 10

Stan finds Deputy Director Bullock, his supervisor, starting a relationship with Hayley. However, he can't risk saying or doing anything about it because he's up for a promotion at the CIA. Meanwhile, Steve finds Dick Cheney's BlackBerry and uses the contact numbers to play pranks on political figures from around the world.

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Directed by Brent WoodsWritten by Alison McDonaldGuest stars Jeff Fischer, Stephen Root, Mike Barker, Patrick Stewart, Mike Henry

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Episode 2

A Smith in the Hand

Sep 18, 200522m7.6 / 10

When Steve brings home a permission slip to take sex ed at school, Stan flips out and demands to teach it himself. However, after Stan unrealistically explains the birds and the bees to Steve, he gets into an accident that causes him to take matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Roger becomes a bartender in hopes of making something of himself.

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Directed by Pam CookeWritten by David HemingsonGuest stars Scott Menville, Peter MacKenzie, Mike Barker, Kevin Michael Richardson, Mike Henry

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Episode 3

All About Steve

Sep 25, 200522m7.3 / 10

When the CIA organizes a father-son baseball game, Stan is determined to show his co-workers that his son is masculine and athletic. Unfortunately, Steve is a geek, so Stan decides to lie and ditches him. But after getting a taste of his own treatment at work, Stan turns to Steve and his sci-fi knowledge to help capture a cyber-terrorist. Meanwhile, Roger goes incognito in a desperate attempt to interact with humans.

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Directed by Mike KimWritten by Chris McKennaGuest stars Stephen Colbert, Brian Posehn, Catero Colbert, Stephen Root, Mike Barker, Mike Henry, Patrick Stewart, Eddie Kaye Thomas

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Episode 4

Con Heir

Oct 2, 200522m7.1 / 10

When Stan's father passes away, Stan reveals his real father is actually Jack Smith, a super suave spy. Jack convinces Stan to quit the CIA and work with him at the Scarlet Alliance, an ultra-secret spy group. Francine is upset with Stan, who is busy training with Jack for a mission involving uranium, artwork and terrorists. But when the FBI shows up at the Smiths' house looking for an international jewel thief, Francine suspects Jack is the fake.

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Directed by Albert CallerosWritten by Steve HelyGuest stars Sherry Weston, Mike Henry, Martin Mull, Patrick Stewart, Daran Norris, Curtis Armstrong

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Episode 5

Stan of Arabia (1)

Nov 6, 200522m6.8 / 10

Stan has to throw a party for his boss and assumes his wife Francine will do all the work, but she refuses. With Stan as party planner, the event turns into a disaster. As a result, Stan's boss relocates Stan and his family to Saudi Arabia, where they quickly get a taste of life on foreign ground. As American and Arabian social norms clash, gender wars heat up.

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Directed by Rodney CloudenWritten by Nahnatchka KhanGuest stars Jeff Fischer, Peter Lurie, Brian George, Wally Wingert, Stephen Root, Jeff Bennett, Jill Talley, Paget Brewster

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Episode 6

Stan of Arabia (2)

Nov 13, 200522m6.8 / 10

As the Smiths continue to live in Saudi Arabia, Stan is fully enjoying the male-dominated society, while the rest of the family struggles with the different social norms. Meanwhile, Francine's musical expos on gender roles gets her into trouble, and a brush with death leads the Smiths to return to the United States.

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Directed by Anthony LioiWritten by Carter Bays, Craig ThomasGuest stars Grant Heslov, Oded Fehr, Gina Gershon, Paget Brewster, Mike Henry, Patrick Stewart, Neal Feinberg

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Episode 7

Stannie Get Your Gun

Nov 20, 200522m7.4 / 10

Francine insists that Stan and Hayley spend an entire day together, after their arguments drive her crazy, so they can work out their differences about gun control. However, her plan backfires when he takes Hayley to the "National Gun Association Land," where their conflicting opinions about gun control drive them even further apart. Back home, Roger schemes to get revenge on Steve for eating one of his cookies by convincing him that he's adopted.

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Directed by John AoshimaWritten by Brian BoyleGuest stars John Carroll Lynch, Beau Bridges, Mike Barker, Jill Talley

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Episode 8

Star Trek

Nov 27, 200522m7.3 / 10

Steve becomes a famous author, and the entire family gets caught up in his celebrity, including Stan, who becomes an unbearable "stage parent." After Steve hooks up with an agent, he abandons his family to lead a "Cribs" lifestyle.

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Directed by Mike KimWritten by Chris McKennaGuest stars Paul Adelstein, Leslie Jordan, Jim Wise, Bryan Cranston, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Jill Talley, Curtis Armstrong

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Episode 9

Not Particularly Desperate Housewives

Dec 18, 200522m6.2 / 10mid season

As Stan continues to dominate the household, Francine finds herself idolizing a group of women who seem to have it all. She tries to impress them and even lies in order to gain acceptance into their group, until she realizes they aren't as perfect as they seem. Meanwhile, loyalties are tested when Stan gets a new best friend.

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Directed by Brent WoodsWritten by Dan VebberGuest stars Freddy Rodríguez, Mike Hagerty, Molly Shannon, Megyn Price, Sandra Oh, Paget Brewster, Mike Barker, Jill Talley

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Episode 10

Rough Trade

Jan 8, 200622m7.4 / 10

After Stan and Roger have a rough day, they get into a fight that leads to a "Freaky Friday"-type switcheroo where they get a taste of life in each other's shoes. But after the excitement of a new life stales, they face each other's problems as Roger is under pressure at work and Stan yearns to be needed. The swap gets out of hand as the family starts to crumble.

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Directed by Pam CookeWritten by David ZuckermanGuest stars David Faustino, Rob Tinkler, Ron Livingston, Megyn Price, Jason Lee, Andy Richter, Mike Barker, Jill Talley

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Episode 11

Finances With Wolves

Jan 29, 200622m7.3 / 10

After receiving a hefty bonus from work, Stan buys extravagant gadgets while Francine pleads for her dream kiosk. Upset about his lack of support, Francine opens a muffin shop without his approval and gives Stan a taste of life without a housewife. In a desperate move, Stan puts Klaus' brain back into a human body – only to discover it was a huge mistake as Klaus tries to win over Francine. Meanwhile, Steve is convinced he's a teen wolf after watching a horror film.

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Directed by Albert CallerosWritten by Neal Boushell, Sam O'NealGuest stars Nicole Sullivan, David Herman, Mike Barker, Peter MacKenzie, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Curtis Armstrong

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Episode 12

It's Good to be the Queen

Feb 26, 200622m6.9 / 10

Because of a past incident at his own prom, where he was lured into a dance with the homecoming queen only to have a pile of pigs dropped on him, Stan wants revenge by showing off that he married a homecoming queen, Francine. A proud Stan accompanies Francine to her reunion, but when they find out that two ballots were lost and that Francine didn’t actually win the crown, Stan is devastated. Meanwhile, a dejected Steve is “saved” by a pizza delivery man with a Messianic message.

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Directed by Rodney CloudenWritten by Alison McDonaldGuest stars Leigh-Allyn Baker, Stephen Root, Jon Cryer, Ioan Gruffudd, Jeremy Sisto, Mike Barker, Jeff Fischer, Mike Henry

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Episode 13

Roger 'n Me

Apr 23, 200622m7.3 / 10

When Stan goes to Atlantic City for a bachelor party and is shunned by his so-called best friend, Roger steps in and becomes Stan's new sidekick. Their friendship goes to a whole new level, but when they return home and face Francine, Stan realizes that what happens in Atlantic City doesn't necessarily stay there. Meanwhile, Hayley and Steve team up to break up a good-looking couple.

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Directed by Anthony LioiWritten by Kenny Schwartz, Rick WienerGuest stars Jennie Garth, Wendie Jo Sperber, Peter Scolari, Laura Linney, Mike Barker, Peter Facinelli

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Episode 14

Helping Handis

Apr 30, 200622m7.1 / 10

Stan wants Steve to be popular and goes to desperate measures giving him steroids to make him bigger, better, and part of the in-crowd at school. But when the steroids have an unexpected side effect, Steve gets a lot more attention than anyone expected. Meanwhile, after Hayley makes a movie about Francine's life as a housewife, Francine is determined to start a new career as a doctor.

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Directed by Caleb MeurerWritten by Nahnatchka KhanGuest stars Juanita Jennings, John DiMaggio, Fred Tatasciore, John Cho, Mike Barker, Matt McKenna, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Curtis Armstrong

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Episode 15

With Friends Like Steve's

May 7, 200622m7.7 / 10

After Steve shows a lack of interest in Stan's job, Stan replaces him with Barry, Steve's malicious friend. Barry frames Steve to eliminate him from the household, but when Steve discovers Barry's weakness, he relies on his CIA skills to save the family. Meanwhile, Roger takes an impressive keg-stand and uses it to become a fraternity brother.

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Directed by John AoshimaWritten by Erik DurbinGuest stars Chris Klein, Alexandra Breckenridge, Reno Wilson, Craig Ferguson, Eddie Kaye Thomas

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Episode 16

Tears of a Clooney

May 14, 200622m7.1 / 10finale

When Francine's birthday brings back haunting memories of a celebrity film moment stolen by George Clooney, Francine's new dream is to destroy the star. But when she tries to win Clooney's heart with the intention of breaking it, Stan actually falls for him and sabotages the plan. Meanwhile, back at home, Roger builds a vineyard and starts up a private sweat shop of foster children.

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Directed by Brent WoodsWritten by Chris McKennaGuest stars Kate Jackson, Bruce Boxleitner, Paget Brewster, John DiMaggio, Mike Barker

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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)

Alex Cuthbertson(voice)

Matt E. MixerDr. Weitzman (voice)

Credits

Created by: Mike Barker, Matt Weitzman, Seth MacFarlane
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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