American Dad

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As someone who isn't a Seth MacFarlane fan (he's completely insufferable and I don't like Family Guy very much), I can say that this is one of my favorite shows. Many wrote it off after the first few episodes as a Family Guy rip-off with more political humor, and they didn't get to see it grow into one of the funniest and most warped shows on TV. For anyone on the site who did write it off, I recommend watching Bullocks to Stan, which is the first great episode of the show. Plus, it has Patrick Stewart singing Oingo Boingo's "Little Girls," in case you need any more convincing.

As for tonight's episode, "Ricky Spanish," I felt it was the show at its best. Lots of Roger, an appearance by the always-hilarious Stewart, and a great cameo by Werner Herzog.

[colinr0380]

My favourite moment out of many in the series has to be that musical number explaining the Iran-Contra scandal!

[lacritfan]

As for tonight's episode, "Ricky Spanish," I felt it was the show at its best. Lots of Roger, an appearance by the always-hilarious Stewart, and a great cameo by Werner Herzog.

Two beautiful creatures trapped in a prison of another's design, like a madman lost in a supermarket. One is freed, while the other dies alone in a glass tomb which used to contain farts. Perhaps it is fitting, for what was the butterfly other than a symbol of the boy's innocence that perished days before, killed by the very soul it tried to save...

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Tonight's episode, "Toy Whorey," it was a slight step down from "Ricky Spanish," but it was a nice end to the season. And with the show renewed until 2014, we can only anticipate the further adventures of the Smiths.

Bye! Have a beautiful time!

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Tonight's season premiere "Love, AD Style," is a slightly weaker episode, but it's saved by going off the deep end. Roger's crush on Hayley isn't all that interesting until he randomly shoots her, and then abducts her and tries to skin her. And Stan trying to sell his SUV wasn't that funny until Stan's demonstration goes horribly wrong, and a lion eats a model while they're both on fire.

Of course, neither of these images compare to Roger wearing Hayley's husband Jeff's skin, and him giving Roger a bloody thumbs-up from a blood-soaked bathtub.

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All I have to do to sell this episode is say that there's a Jon Hamm cameo. And he shows up to deliver a fake-PSA about looking the other way (for It's Not Worth It!). And Steve gets to sing "Cool it Now."

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Tonight's American Dad Christmas episode has been removed from the schedule due to possible sensitivity regarding the recent Connecticut shooting (no surprise, considering it's about the demon Krampus who punishes naughty children around Christmastime). "Wheels and the Legman and the Case of Grandpa's Key" will be shown instead.

[flyonthewall2983]

DVD exclusive episode, here it comes! Tonight's Family Guy has been removed as well.

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In case you needed proof of the show's demented genius, tonight's American Dad was a parody of August: Osage County, and was done completely as a stage play, right up to having an audience applaud at act breaks (not to mention a guy annoyingly walking right in front of you as the cast takes a bow). It was hosted by a beautifully deadpan Patrick Stewart ("You thought I was sleeping, didn't you? Acting."), and it features Stewart (as Stan's boss Avery) seducing Roger in a maid's outfit. Plus, it has a stirring recitation of Homer's "The Swimming Pool."

[knives]

The beginning of the end.

[bamwc2]

I just caught yesterday's episode on Hulu. Phenomenal. I can't get the summoner's song out of my head now, and I don't think that I want to.

[knives]

Yeah, Wax Fang are (is?) amazing and it's nice to see them get some mainstream recognition.

[bamwc2]

Yeah, Wax Fang are (is?) amazing and it's nice to see them get some mainstream recognition.

I've never heard of the band before your post. Thanks for coming up with that name. After doing a little bit of reading on the episode, it seems that the entire plot was built around their song "Majestic", and I'll be damned if it didn't work out beautifully. If there's any doubt that American Dad is one of the best shows on television, this episode should dispel it. I'm just glad that I gave it a second chance. I quit watching it after its painfully unfunny first few episodes, and only gave it a second chance last year.

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Huh. "American Dad" will have its final season on FOX this year and move to TBS in 2014. Details coming.

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It may also explain why they passed on HAPPY ENDINGS. Dad is a much safer bet, and repeats incredibly well.

[knives]

Mixed emotions are good?