TV series
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 Sep 1, 2026
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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
Stressed out by his family and his obligations, Stan decides to buy a hot tub to relieve his stress, but gets into hot water when he finds out the hot tub is evil.
Directed by Chris BennettWritten by Judah Miller, Murray MillerGuest stars Cee Lo Green, Gabourey Sidibe, Michael Peña, Amy Hill, Sy Smith, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 2
When a hurricane hits Langley Falls, the Smiths fight like mad to survive in their home. The crossover starts on The Cleveland Show S03E02 The Hurricane (I) and Family Guy S10E02 Seahorse Seashell Party (II).
Directed by Tim ParsonsWritten by Erik SommersGuest stars Lisa Edelstein, Kristen Schaal, Mike Henry, Mike Barker, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 3
Roger becomes Steve's legal guardian, but gets a little overzealous in the parenting department when he gets the principal fired. After getting beat up by the other teachers at the school, Steve decides to run away. Meanwhile, Stan and Francine attempt to make waves after discovering that their vacation at the biggest water park in the world fails to get their hearts pumping.
Directed by Josue CervantesWritten by Erik DurbinGuest stars Tichina Arnold, Tim Kelleher, Sally Struthers, Anjelica Huston, June Diane Raphael, Jonathan Fener, Matt E. Mixer, Murray Miller
Episode 4
When Stan realizes that he might never fulfill his dream of becoming a Best Man, he convinces his last single friend, Principal Lewis to marry the school’s Superintendent and to choose him as his Best Man. Stan invites Lewis’ old friend from prison to the wedding, only to discover a secret that could prevent the wedding from happening at all. Meanwhile, Roger finds the perfect pair of shorts, and an encounter with Ricky Martin makes him question his self-confidence.
Directed by Rodney CloudenWritten by Nahnatchka KhanGuest stars Jeff Fischer, Anjelica Huston, Gregory Jbara, JB Smoove, Amir Talai, David Herman, David Koechner, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 5
Stan makes a desperate attempt to bond with his son by creating a busty blonde bombshell.
Directed by Shawn MurrayWritten by Jordan Blum, Parker DeayGuest stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, Matt Fusfeld, Jonathan Fener, Alex Cuthbertson, Kevin Michael Richardson, Josh Robert Thompson, Patrick Stewart
Episode 6
When Stan runs into his former crush from CIA boot camp, his affection for her resurfaces, which drives Francine into a jealous frenzy. By including Roger in her plan for revenge, Francine accidentally leads him straight into the arms of a dangerous alien hunter. Meanwhile, Steve is struck with good luck, when he accidentally wears Hayley’s panties to school.
Directed by Josue CervantesWritten by Matt Fusfeld, Alex CuthbertsonGuest stars Sharon Lawrence, Scott Mosenson, Matt Fusfeld, Chris Diamantopoulos, Patrick Stewart, David Koechner, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Curtis Armstrong
Episode 7
Father Donovan holds a Christmas play at the mall and casts Stan as Santa Claus and Roger as Jesus. But after the two get in a fight and cause a scene, Stan is kicked out of the church. Meanwhile, Hayley and Jeff adopt a child who turns out to be possessed.
Directed by Joe DanielloWritten by Erik SommersGuest stars Jeff Fischer, Annie Mumolo, Jonathan Fener, Eric Edwards, Martin Mull, Murray Miller
Episode 8
When Steve tries to prove himself as a macho man to Stan, he follows in Roger's footsteps and tries to change himself from the outside in with a superhero persona. Meanwhile, Francine is going through an identity crisis of her own when she receives surprising news that could change the family forever.
Directed by Joe DanielloWritten by Kenny Schwartz, Rick WienerGuest stars Jeff Fischer, Trace Adkins, Eric Edelstein, Megan Grano, Alan R. Cohen, Alex Cuthbertson, Ari Graynor, Don Thai Theerathada
Episode 9
When Stan finally has enough money to afford a membership at the golf club he has worked at for the past thirty summers, his hard work and perseverance prove to be futile when the club gives a membership to Steve first. However, things are not all what they seem when Stan realizes who the club owner really is.
Directed by Tim ParsonsWritten by Keith HeislerGuest stars Jeff Fischer, Hulk Hogan, Cheech Marin, Gabourey Sidibe, André Sogliuzzo, Erik Durbin, Mike Barker, Patrick Stewart
Episode 10
Stan joins Roger and Steve's fictional detective agency, but he ruins the fun by being extremely incompetent at his "job." Roger demands that Steve fire Stan, but Steve cannot bring himself to do it and ends up lying to Roger. Things take a turn for the worse when Stan is kidnapped, and Steve must tell Roger the truth.
Directed by Josue CervantesWritten by Laura McCrearyGuest stars Keith Heisler, Niecy Nash
Episode 11
When Stan is overly enthusiastic about his hatred for old people, a hex is placed on him that turns him into a frail, old man. Meanwhile, Roger takes Francine on a road trip to a dance competition, but she soon finds out it's not what she bargained for.
Directed by Valerie Fletcher, Pam CookeWritten by Jonathan FenerGuest stars Victor Raider-Wexler, Erik Durbin, Patrick Stewart, David Koechner
Episode 12
When Barry (guest voice Eddie Kay Thomas) threatens Stan's old high school wrestling record, Stan enlists Roger to beat Barry and defend his small claim to fame. However, Stan is caught off-guard when Roger, not Barry, is actually the threat to Stan's record.
Directed by Rodney CloudenWritten by Alan R. Cohen, Alan FreedlandGuest stars Armie Hammer, Anne Jordan, Edward Herrmann, Kat Purgal, Alex Cuthbertson, Charles Dennis, Alan R. Cohen, Patrick Stewart
Episode 13
Roger acts as the family therapist as his alter-ego "Dr. Penguin" until he is sent out to fight the war in Iraq. Klaus decides to take Roger's role while he is away, but not without major ruckus being caused.
Directed by John Aoshima, Jansen YeeWritten by Brian BoyleGuest stars Jeff Fischer, William Singer, Laura McCreary, Leisha Hailey, Ron Perlman, Nick Kroll, Mike Barker
Episode 14
Despite Stan's objections, Francine buys Steve the dog he has always wanted. However, when the dog suffers a horrific accident, Stan refuses to take the pup off life support because of a traumatic childhood incident.
Directed by John Aoshima, Jansen YeeWritten by Jonathan FenerGuest stars George Segal, Joe Lo Truglio, Kristen Schaal, Amy Sedaris, Curtis Armstrong
Episode 15
After losing patience with Hayley and Jeff for their freeloading ways, Stan bets the young couple that he and Francine can live on minimum wage for a month. Meanwhile, Steve and Roger embark on a mission to test drive the car of their dreams.
Directed by Chris BennettWritten by Judah Miller, Murray MillerGuest stars Jeff Fischer, David Boreanaz, Emily Deschanel, Scott Mosenson, Elisabeth Shue, Laura McCreary, Matt E. Mixer, Bob Odenkirk
Episode 16
Stan fears he may not be Hayley's real father, so he goes back in time to find the truth. In doing so, he disrupts the past and must save the future.
Directed by Valerie Fletcher, Pam CookeWritten by Kenny Schwartz, Rick WienerGuest stars James Babson, Kathy Griffin, Heidi Sulzman, Elon Gold, Nathan Fillion, Alex Cuthbertson, Asa Taccone, Matt E. Mixer
Episode 17
Roger rediscovers one of personas, Ricky Spanish, and remembers why he's the most hated person in Langley Falls. Meanwhile, the child Stan and Francine sponsored in Africa suddenly shows up on their doorstep.
Directed by Shawn MurrayWritten by Erik SommersGuest stars Werner Herzog, Alan Rachins, Wayne Brady, John DiMaggio, JB Smoove, Nick Kroll, Patrick Stewart, Rose Byrne
Episode 18
When Stan catches Steve playing imaginary games with his toys, he decides to take his son down to Mexico to help him become a man. But the trip takes a turn for the worse when Stan and Steve are kidnapped by a drug cartel, and it’s up to Steve to break himself and Stan out of captivity.
Directed by Tim Parsons, Jennifer GravesWritten by Matt Fusfeld, Alex CuthbertsonGuest stars Jennifer Cody, Dan Navarro, Matt Fusfeld, Elon Gold, Erik Durbin, Jonathan Fener, Jeff Fischer, Alex Cuthbertson
Episode information updated Sep 11, 2026
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)
FOXUnited States
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20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
Fuzzy Door ProductionsUnited States
20th Television AnimationUnited States
