American Dad

Stan Smith and family face the wacky world of the CIA in this Seth MacFarlane-created comedy.
American Dad will return in 2012.

Sundays, 9:30 PM ET, Fox

Current Season: 7 - Total Episodes: 18
Highest Rated: Ep 6, Season 7

B-

“Toy Whorey”

by Kevin McFarland May 14, 2012 -

Stan wants Steve to stop playing with toys, so they road trip to a Mexican whore house. That seems like a logical plan for a finale.

“Ricky Spanish”

by Kevin McFarland May 7, 2012 -

Roger rediscovers his most despicable character in a decent half-hour romp with a hilarious final scene.

B+

“The Kidney Stays In The Picture”

by Rowan Kaiser April 2, 2012 -

American Dad goes a-time travelin', with surprisingly affecting results.

“Less Money, Mo’ Problems”

by Rowan Kaiser March 26, 2012 -

Politics and American Dad do mix, but not well.

Ep. 19, Season 7
“Toy Whorey”
Ep. 18, Season 7
“Ricky Spanish”
Ep. 17, Season 7
“The Kidney Stays In The Picture”
Ep. 16, Season 7
“Less Money, Mo’ Problems”

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Season

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“Toy Whorey”
Episode 19

Stan wants Steve to stop playing with toys, so they road trip to a Mexican whore house. That seems like a logical plan for a finale.
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B-
“Ricky Spanish”
Episode 18

Roger rediscovers his most despicable character in a decent half-hour romp with a hilarious final scene.
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B
“The Kidney Stays In The Picture”
Episode 17

American Dad goes a-time travelin', with surprisingly affecting results.
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B+
“Less Money, Mo’ Problems”
Episode 16

Politics and American Dad do mix, but not well.
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B
“Stan’s Best Friend”
Episode 15

American Dad tells an emotional story about coming to terms with grief. Yes, really. Yes, there are jokes too.
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B+
“Dr. Klaustus”
Episode 14

American Dad takes a couple of bad premises and makes them, well, pretty good, we suppose.
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B
“The Wrestler”
Episode 13

American Dad tries to focus on just one plotline, which isn't a wise plan.
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C
“Old Stan In The Mountain”
Episode 12

American Dad is quietly having a fantastic season.
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A-
“Wheels & The Legman And The Case Of Grandpa’s Keys”
Episode 11

American Dad subtly but remarkably changes its entire tone and turns into a sweet show about make-believe.
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B+
“Stanny Tendergrass”
Episode 10

American Dad goes on summer vacation. Topical.
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B+
“The Unbrave One”
Episode 9

American Dad attempts characterization and emotion? That can’t work, can it?
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B
“Season’s Beatings”
Episode 7

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B
“The Scarlett Getter”
Episode 6

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A
“Virtual In-Stanity”
Episode 5

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A-
“The Worst Stan”
Episode 4

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B-
“A Ward Show”
Episode 3

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B+
“Hurricane”
Episode 2

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B-
“Hot Water”
Episode 1

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B+

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