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S5·E8 Chimdale

Episode
Season 5, Episode 8
Air Date
January 25, 2009
Runtime
22 minutes
Directors
Jansen Yee, Pam Cooke
Writer
Jim Bernstein
Score
7.4/10 (5 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 25, 2009 22 min ★ 7.4/10 · 5 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

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.

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Episode recap

In the eighth episode of the fifth season of American Dad!, titled Chimdale, Steve suffers indignities in school because of the back brace he must wear for his scoliosis. While dealing with this hardship, Stan confides in Steve that he wears a wig to cover his baldness. Meanwhile, in a separate storyline, Roger invites both Francine and Hayley to a posh spa even though he has only two passes. The series itself is an animated comedy created by a group including Seth MacFarlane that focuses on a family in Langley Falls and premiered following a Super Bowl.

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Director & writers

Jim BernsteinWriterJansen YeeDirectorPam CookeDirector

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 8 of American Dad! air?

Season 5, Episode 8 ('Chimdale') originally aired on January 25, 2009.

How long is Season 5 Episode 8 ('Chimdale')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.

What happens in American Dad! Season 5 Episode 8?

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....

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