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S1·E4 Francine's Flashback

Episode
Season 1, Episode 4
Air Date
May 15, 2005
Runtime
22 minutes
Directors
Brent Woods, Caleb Meurer
Writers
Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz
Score
7.4/10 (16 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 15, 2005 22 min ★ 7.4/10 · 16 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

When Stan forgets his anniversary, he arranges to have 20 hours of Francine's memory erased, but the CIA temp on duty accidentally erases 20 years. Francine, having reverted to her wild child days, moves into her old apartment with Hayley as a roommate, and ends up going to a festival with Hayley's boyfriend. Meanwhile, Steve asks a good-looking girl out, but needs his wingman, Roger, to "jump on a grenade" for him and date her ugly cousin.

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Episode recap

When Stan forgets his anniversary in the episode Francine's Flashback, he arranges to have twenty hours of Francine's memory erased. However, the Central Intelligence Agency temp on duty accidentally erases twenty years instead. Reverting to her wild child days, Francine moves into her old apartment with Hayley as a roommate and ends up going to a festival with Hayley's boyfriend. Meanwhile, Steve asks a good-looking girl out, but needs his wingman, Roger, to jump on a grenade for him and date her ugly cousin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 4 of American Dad! air?

Season 1, Episode 4 ('Francine's Flashback') originally aired on May 15, 2005.

How long is Season 1 Episode 4 ('Francine's Flashback')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in American Dad! Season 1 Episode 4?

When Stan forgets his anniversary, he arranges to have 20 hours of Francine's memory erased, but the CIA temp on duty accidentally erases 20 years. Francine, having reverted to her wild child days, moves into her old apartment with Hayley as a roommate, and ends up going to a festival with Hayley's ...

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