Best Episodes
For fans of the animated series American Dad!, ranking the best episodes is a favorite pastime. With 21 seasons and counting, the show has delivered a wealth of hilarious and memorable moments. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer looking to dive into the series, here are some of the top-rated episodes according to viewers.
One of the most beloved episodes is "Rapture's Delight" from season 5. In this holiday-themed episode, Stan and Francine are left behind on Earth after the Rapture occurs. As they navigate a post-apocalyptic world, they encounter a variety of characters and situations that are both absurd and surprisingly touching. The episode is a standout for its clever writing and emotional depth.
Another fan favorite is "The One That Got Away" from season 15. In this episode, Steve is determined to catch a legendary fish that has eluded him for years. Meanwhile, Roger and Klaus engage in a competition of their own. The episode is a perfect showcase for the show's blend of humor and heart, as Steve learns a valuable lesson about perseverance and the importance of friendships.
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Stan learns that Francine was engaged to another man before she met him, and tracks the guy down to size him up. Meanwhile, Steve can't stay away from a schizophrenic cat that literally has nine lives.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 384 votes.
Stan emcees a CIA telethon to raise funds for the agency's torture budget after Congress slashed it. But Roger is out to sabotage it because Stan stole the idea for it from him.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 350 votes.
Francine and Stan swap spouses with their gay neighbours Terry and Greg when Terry's dad, a former football player who doesn't know that his son is gay, arrives for a visit. Meanwhile, Steve goes on a drunken bender.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 266 votes.
Steve joins a football team to please Stan, who then takes over as coach and gives Steve the boot because he isn't good enough. Meanwhile, Francine and Hayley vie for a blue ribbon at the county fair.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 309 votes.
When Steve suffers indignities in school because of the back brace he must wear for his scoliosis, Stan confides in him that he wears a wig to cover his baldness. Meanwhile, Roger invites both Francine and Hayley to a posh spa even though he has only two passes.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 350 votes.
Roger plays detective to track down a case of what he suspects is identity theft. Meanwhile, the Smith family gets sucked into a mean game of Simon Says.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 426 votes.
When Stan forgets to pick up grenadine at the grocery store, Roger goes ballistic and vows to get him back by taking over a project close to his heart--the Homeowner’s Association.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 336 votes.
Roger declares that he was sent to Earth to be "the decider" of humanity's fate, and Stan challenges him on it.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 314 votes.
Hayley goes on a rampage after her boyfriend breaks up with her, but she calms down when she begins dating Stan's CIA body double, Bill. Meanwhile, Steve and Roger get jobs separating male and female chicks at a Chinatown hatchery.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 374 votes.
Stan leaves Francine at home to go out with the boys, but guys' night out goes from wild to reckless when Stan finds himself in one compromising situation after another. Meanwhile, Roger and Hayley use their charm and looks to attract a frat boy.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 279 votes.
Steve and his friends sabotage a stuck-up kid's bar mitzvah after the kid hits on Steve's girlfriend, Debbie. But when Snot is wrongly accused of stealing the kid's bar-mitzvah money, his own bar mitzvah is put in jeopardy.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 294 votes.
It's Roger's 1600th birthday, but the Smiths are too freaked out by Steve's impending puberty to celebrate. So Roger decides to make his own birthday fun.
The episode was rated 7.60 from 443 votes.
Stan is ecstatic--and energetic--when a coworker gives him pills that allow him to stay up all night.
The episode was rated 7.62 from 340 votes.
Stan is kidnapped in Colombia, but the real trouble begins after he's released and returns home. Meanwhile, Steve and Roger play detective duo "Wheels and the Legman."
The episode was rated 7.64 from 312 votes.
Steve and Stan, who don't have much in common, try to bond on a road trip to Albuquerque in search of a pair of the distinctive DeLorean doors to complete a car that Stan has been building. Meanwhile, Roger, Hayley and Francine decide to have an adventure of their own, but they can't decide what to do.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 307 votes.
