American Dad! 2005
“From the creator of "Family Guy" comes a man who will stop at nothing to protect his country.”
What is American Dad!?
American Dad! is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 399
- First aired
- Feb 6, 2005
- Last aired
- Jun 21, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX, TBS
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 399 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
American Dad! is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman. The series premiered on February 6, 2005, following Super Bowl XXXIX, and has aired on Fox and TBS. The show centers on the Smith family and their housemates. The family includes Stan Smith, a conservative CIA agent who balances his career with family life, and his wife, Francine Smith. They live with their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith, and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. The household also includes three additional main characters: Jeff Fischer, who is Hayley’s boyfriend turned husband; Klaus, the family pet who resides in a goldfish body; and Roger, an eccentric, alcoholic alien known for his various masquerades and shocking antics. As an animated comedy, the series follows the daily escapades of this dysfunctional group. The show has spanned 21 seasons, featuring the voice talents of Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, and Rachael MacFarlane. The program is available on various platforms, including Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and Apple TV.
Should you watch it?
“A dysfunctional family navigates suburban life with the help of a wild alien and a talking goldfish.”
- Unique blend of family dynamics with sci-fi elements
- Sharp social commentary through exaggerated characters
- Some episodes rely heavily on crude humor
You enjoy animated comedies that push boundaries and blend satire with surreal storytelling.
The show features adult-oriented humor and themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Feb 6, 2005
- E2 Threat Levels May 1, 2005
- E3 Stan Knows Best May 8, 2005
- E4 Francine's Flashback May 15, 2005
- E5 Roger Codger Jun 5, 2005
- E6 Homeland Insecurity Jun 12, 2005
- E7 Deacon Stan, Jesus Man Jun 19, 2005
Season 2 · 16 episodes
- E1 Bullocks to Stan Sep 11, 2005
- E2 A Smith in the Hand Sep 18, 2005
- E3 All About Steve Sep 25, 2005
- E4 Con Heir Oct 2, 2005
- E5 Stan of Arabia (1) Nov 6, 2005
- E6 Stan of Arabia (2) Nov 13, 2005
- E7 Stannie Get Your Gun Nov 20, 2005
- E8 Star Trek Nov 27, 2005
- E9 Not Particularly Desperate Housewives Dec 18, 2005
- E10 Rough Trade Jan 8, 2006
- E11 Finances With Wolves Jan 29, 2006
- E12 It's Good to be the Queen Feb 26, 2006
- E13 Roger 'n Me Apr 23, 2006
- E14 Helping Handis Apr 30, 2006
- E15 With Friends Like Steve's May 7, 2006
- E16 Tears of a Clooney May 14, 2006
Season 3 · 19 episodes
- E1 Camp Refoogee Sep 10, 2006
- E2 The American Dad After School Special Sep 17, 2006
- E3 Failure is Not a Factory-Installed Option Sep 24, 2006
- E4 Lincoln Lover Nov 5, 2006
- E5 Dungeons and Wagons Nov 12, 2006
- E6 Iced, Iced Babies Nov 19, 2006
- E7 Of Ice and Men Nov 26, 2006
- E8 Irregarding Steve Dec 10, 2006
- E9 The Best Christmas Story Never Told Dec 17, 2006
- E10 Bush Comes to Dinner Jan 7, 2007
- E11 American Dream Factory Jan 28, 2007
- E12 A.T. The Abusive Terrestrial Feb 11, 2007
- E13 Black Mystery Month Feb 18, 2007
- E14 An Apocalypse to Remember Mar 25, 2007
- E15 Four Little Words Apr 1, 2007
- E16 When a Stan Loves a Woman Apr 29, 2007
- E17 I Can't Stan You May 6, 2007
- E18 The Magnificent Steven May 13, 2007
- E19 Joint Custody May 20, 2007
Season 4 · 16 episodes
- E1 The Vacation Goo Sep 30, 2007
- E2 Meter Made Oct 7, 2007
- E3 Dope & Faith Oct 14, 2007
- E4 Big Trouble in Little Langley Nov 4, 2007
- E5 Haylias Nov 11, 2007
- E6 The 42-Year-Old Virgin Nov 18, 2007
- E7 Surro-Gate Dec 2, 2007
- E8 The Most Adequate Christmas Ever Dec 16, 2007
- E9 Frannie 911 Jan 6, 2008
- E10 Tearjerker Jan 13, 2008
- E11 Oedipal Panties Jan 27, 2008
- E12 Widowmaker Feb 17, 2008
- E13 Red October Sky Apr 27, 2008
- E14 Office Spaceman May 4, 2008
- E15 Stanny Slickers II: The Legend of Ollie's Gold May 11, 2008
- E16 Spring Breakup May 18, 2008
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 1600 Candles Sep 28, 2008
- E2 The One That Got Away Oct 5, 2008
- E3 One Little Word Oct 19, 2008
- E4 Choosey Wives Choose Smith Nov 2, 2008
- E5 Escape from Pearl Bailey Nov 9, 2008
- E6 Pulling Double Booty Nov 16, 2008
- E7 Phantom of the Telethon Nov 30, 2008
- E8 Chimdale Jan 25, 2009
- E9 Stan Time Feb 8, 2009
- E10 Family Affair Feb 15, 2009
- E11 Live and Let Fry Mar 1, 2009
- E12 Roy Rogers McFreely Mar 8, 2009
- E13 Jack's Back Mar 15, 2009
- E14 Bar Mitzvah Shuffle Mar 22, 2009
- E15 Wife Insurance Mar 29, 2009
- E16 Delorean Story-An Apr 19, 2009
- E17 Every Which Way But Lose Apr 26, 2009
- E18 Weiner of Our Discontent May 3, 2009
- E19 Daddy Queerest May 10, 2009
- E20 Stan's Night Out May 17, 2009
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters in American Dad?
The Smith family includes Stan, Francine, Hayley, and Steve. Their housemates are Jeff, Klaus, and Roger the alien.
What makes Roger unique in the show?
Roger is a zany alien known for his masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics.
Is American Dad similar to other animated sitcoms?
It shares some genre traits but stands out with its distinct mix of satire and sci-fi elements.
Does the show focus only on the Smith family?
No, it also prominently features their housemates, especially the alien Roger and the goldfish Klaus.
What type of humor can viewers expect?
Expect irreverent, satirical humor with a mix of absurd and exaggerated situations.