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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

In Country... Club

Sep 27, 200922m8.7 / 10

When Steve is selected to sing the national anthem at the Langley Falls Veterans' Day celebration, he gets some heat from Stan who doesn't think he's ready for such an undertaking. Unimpressed with Steve's vocal talents, Stan decides Steve needs to experience real war in order to sing about our country's military prowess. But things quickly go south when Roger gets involved and Steve goes bananas.

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Directed by Josue Cervantes, Albert CallerosWritten by Judah Miller, Murray MillerGuest stars Estelle Harris, Greg Grunberg, Robert Patrick, Erik Sommers, Jonathan Fener, André Sogliuzzo, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Matt McKenna

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Episode 2

Moon Over Isla Island

Oct 4, 200922m7.3 / 10

In order to get a promotion at work, Stan has to convince the dictator of Isla Island to sign a treaty. Stan meets the general and accidentally kills him and has Roger pose as the leader of the small island nation. Meanwhile, Steve and Snot become competitive to see who can get farther with the other’s mom.

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Directed by Rodney CloudenWritten by Jonathan FenerGuest stars Ricardo Montalban, Susie Essman, Rob Huebel, Jonathan Fener, Mike Barker, Patrick Stewart, Mike Henry, Curtis Armstrong

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Episode 3

Home Adrone

Oct 11, 200922m7.2 / 10

Steve is left home as the family plan a trip to Boston hoping to locate a college for Hayley. When his friends arrive they convince him to break the rules, resulting in them finding the controls to a military drone in Stan's study. Meanwhile, after Stan leaves the plane to return home for his painkillers, Roger changes disguise from a little girl to a Stan constume so he can get served alcohol. When an air marshal notices that the girl is missing, he grounds the plane and investigates.

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Directed by Brent WoodsWritten by Erik SommersGuest stars Dave Bitran, Chris Isaak, Dan Fogler, JB Smoove, Erik Sommers, Paige King, Rick Podell, Jonathan Fener

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Episode 4

Brains, Brains and Automobiles

Oct 18, 200922m7.6 / 10

Francine teaches Roger to be self-sufficient so he can get his own place; at camp, Steve and his friends fall prey to a scheme.

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Directed by Jansen Yee, Pam CookeGuest stars Scott Lawrence, Victor Raider-Wexler, Matt E. Mixer, Mike Barker, Clancy Brown, Erik Durbin, Patrick Stewart, Curtis Armstrong

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Episode 5

Man in the Moonbounce

Nov 8, 200922m7.8 / 10

Steve must become the man of the house when Stan re-lives his childhood.

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Directed by Tim ParsonsWritten by Brian BoyleGuest stars Harve Presnell, Laura McCreary, Erik Sommers, Rob Riggle, Jonathan Fener, Alex Cuthbertson, J. Lee, Matt McKenna

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Episode 6

Shallow Vows

Nov 15, 200922m7.5 / 10

Upset that Francine has let herself go, Stan takes drastic measures when she asks him to renew their wedding vows.

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Directed by John AoshimaWritten by Kenny Schwartz, Rick WienerGuest stars Grey DeLisle, Barret Swatek, Nat Faxon, Alex Cuthbertson, D.D. Howard, Peter MacKenzie, Erik Durbin, Daisuke Suzuki

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Episode 7

My Morning Straitjacket

Nov 22, 200922m5.2 / 10

When Hayley goes to a My Morning Jacket concert against Stan’s wishes, he crashes the show to bring her back home, but when he hears their music for the first time, it calls to him and he’s smitten. Stan becomes obsessed with the band and decides to follow them on the road as a groupie.

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Directed by Chris BennettWritten by Mike BarkerGuest stars Carl Broemel, Patrick Hallahan, Jim James, Bo Koster, Zach Galifianakis, Nahnatchka Khan, Laura McCreary, Matt Fusfeld

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Episode 8

G-String Circus

Nov 29, 200922m5.7 / 10

Upset that Hayley no longer wants his advice, Stan decides to prove that she is missing out on his sage counseling. After meeting a stripper on an important CIA mission, Stan takes it upon himself to improve her life and show Hayley that his advice works. But when he opens a new business, hoping to prove Hayley wrong, he finds himself dancing for cash to cover up his failures.

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Directed by Bob BowenWritten by Erik DurbinGuest stars Donald Faison, Kenyetta Lethridge, Jim Rash, Timothy Taule, Kat Dennings, Erik Sommers, Matt E. Mixer, Ari Graynor

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Episode 9

Rapture's Delight

Dec 13, 200922m6.4 / 10mid season

When the Smith family goes to church on Christmas Day, Stan is furious when he can’t get a good seat. While Francine tries to ease his frustration, a moment of divine intervention occurs. Upset that he has been left on earth with Francine during the ultimate fight between good and evil, Stan ditches his wife to get into the pearly gates of heaven, but when Francine is kidnapped, Stan fights to get her back.

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Directed by Joe DanielloWritten by Chris McKenna, Matt McKennaGuest stars Skyler Gisondo, Tom Kenny, Paget Brewster, Will Forte, Andy Samberg, Murray Miller, Matt McKenna, Martin Mull

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Episode 10

Don't Look a Smith Horse in the Mouth

Jan 3, 201022m7.8 / 10

When Stan gets told by Francine to get rid of his gas-guzzling SUV, he and Roger hatch up a plan at the local horse track to avoid losing his car. Meanwhile, Steve and his friends help an old friend.

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Directed by Rodney CloudenWritten by Matt Fusfeld, Alex CuthbertsonGuest stars Anthony De Marco, Michael McShane, Erik Sommers, Matt Fusfeld, Alex Cuthbertson, Mike Barker, Daisuke Suzuki, Eddie Kaye Thomas

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Episode 11

A Jones for a Smith

Jan 31, 201022m7.6 / 10

Stan puts down liberal social programs because he thinks they are a waste of money and gives Francine a hard time for lending a helping hand at the local homeless shelter. When Stan develops a nasty addiction and needs help, he suddenly has a change of heart.

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Directed by John Aoshima, Jansen YeeWritten by Laura McCrearyGuest stars Rosa Blasi, P.J. Brown, Thomas Andrew Gallegos, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Erik Sommers, Bryan Cranston, Rob Riggle, Erik Durbin

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Episode 12

May the Best Stan Win

Feb 14, 201022m8.0 / 10

Stan gives Francine "love coupons" for Valentine's Day, but refuses to honor them once he becomes preoccupied with his very own CIA cyborg. Meanwhile, Roger helps Steve and his friends remake a classic '80s movie.

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Directed by Pam CookeWritten by Judah Miller, Murray MillerGuest stars Marianne Muellerleile, Kamilah Marshall, Sandra Oh, Reggie Lee, Daisuke Suzuki, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Curtis Armstrong

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Episode 13

Return of the Bling

Feb 21, 201022m8.0 / 10

When Stan admits that his heroes include the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, Roger confesses that he played on the team; Reginald tries to win over Hayley by taking her to a concert.

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Directed by Joe DanielloWritten by Nahnatchka KhanGuest stars Cristy Candler, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Mike Eruzione, Harriet Sansom Harris, Megan Hilty, Rob McClanahan, Kevin Nealon, Marianne Muellerleile

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Episode 14

Cops & Roger

Apr 11, 201022m8.2 / 10

After Roger and Francine are victims of a mugging, Roger joins the police academy so he can learn how to defend himself and his loved ones (including Stan and Steve), but he falls in with a corrupt cop (guest voice Cannavale) who leads him astray. Meanwhile, Hayley's new friendship threatens her long-term relationship. Chaz kidnaps and leaves Stan tied up and tape-gagged. Meanwhile, Roger kills Chaz and rescues Stan, who makes his boss happy.

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Directed by Tim ParsonsWritten by Erik DurbinGuest stars Bobby Cannavale, Alex Cuthbertson, Matt McKenna, Nahnatchka Khan, Charles Dennis, Patrick Stewart, Murray Miller, Erik Durbin

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Episode 15

Merlot Down Dirty Shame

Apr 18, 201022m8.6 / 10

When Roger and Francine go wine-tasting, Roger plants a big kiss on Francine in a drunken moment. Francine decides to tell Stan about this incident, but when they sit down to talk, Roger convinces Stan that Francine started it all.

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Directed by Josue CervantesWritten by Brian BoyleGuest stars Dan Fogler, Angela Kinsey, Jenny Lewis, Bob Odenkirk, Curtis Armstrong

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Episode 16

Bully for Steve

Apr 25, 201022m8.2 / 10

Roger studies crime scene photography; Stan bullies Steve in hopes of toughening him up.

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Directed by Rodney CloudenWritten by Matt Fusfeld, Alex CuthbertsonGuest stars Cleo King, Erik Durbin, Kevin Michael Richardson

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Episode 17

An Incident at Owl Creek

May 9, 201022m7.4 / 10

In preparation for a neighborhood pool party, Stan tells his family to get in tip-top shape. But when an accident ruins the Smith family name, a humiliated Stan fakes his family’s deaths and moves everyone out of Langley Falls to escape his shame

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Directed by John Aoshima, Jansen YeeWritten by Alan R. Cohen, Alan FreedlandGuest stars Alan Freedland, Keri Shahidi, Dave Van Dam, Lisa Edelstein, Tim Kelleher, Chris Cox, Ioan Gruffudd, Matt McKenna

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Episode 18

Great Space Roaster

May 16, 201022m7.0 / 10finale

It’s Roger’s birthday, and he begs to be roasted, but when he ends up devastated by the jokes, he vows to pull his life together. Things take a turn for the worse when Roger takes it one step too far, causing the Smith family to go on the run

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Directed by Joe DanielloWritten by Jonathan FenerGuest stars Amy Pietz, Kevin Durand, Jonathan Fener, Mike Barker, Patrick Stewart

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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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