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S1·E3 Stan Knows Best

Episode
Season 1, Episode 3
Air Date
May 8, 2005
Runtime
22 minutes
Director
Pam Cooke
Writers
Matt Weitzman, Mike Barker
Score
6.6/10 (18 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 8, 2005 22 min ★ 6.6/10 · 18 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Tight serialized drama chapter advancing primary relationships and subplots.

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Synopsis

Hayley comes home from a Green Party rally with her hair dyed green, instigating a fight with Stan. While she's sleeping, Stan cuts her hair (for her own good, of course). After learning of what Stan did, a wigged Hayley defies her father yet again by moving into the van of her new boyfriend. When Stan cuts her off financially, she gets a job as a waitress in a strip club, which pushes Stan right off the edge. Meanwhile, Steve tries to pass Roger off as his disfigured sister in order to cop a feel with a female classmate.

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Episode recap

In the third episode of the animated comedy series American Dad!, Hayley comes home from a Green Party rally with her hair dyed green, which instigates a fight with Stan. Believing it is for her own good, Stan cuts her hair while she is sleeping. After learning what Stan did, Hayley wears a wig and defies her father yet again by moving into the van of her new boyfriend. When Stan cuts her off financially, Hayley gets a job as a waitress in a strip club, a development that pushes Stan right off the edge. Meanwhile, in a parallel storyline, Steve tries to pass Roger off as his disfigured sister in order to cop a feel with a female classmate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 3 of American Dad! air?

Season 1, Episode 3 ('Stan Knows Best') originally aired on May 8, 2005.

How long is Season 1 Episode 3 ('Stan Knows Best')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in American Dad! Season 1 Episode 3?

Hayley comes home from a Green Party rally with her hair dyed green, instigating a fight with Stan. While she's sleeping, Stan cuts her hair (for her own good, of course). After learning of what Stan did, a wigged Hayley defies her father yet again by moving into the van of her new boyfriend. When S...

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