American Dad is one of the most popular and long-lasting animated sitcoms, and while it has suffered from cancelation attempts and network changes that threatened the continuation of the series, American Dad has always managed to come back stronger. The animated sitcom sets itself apart from other Seth McFarlane shows, like Family Guy and The Cleveland Show, by focusing more on social commentary, absurd comedy, and character-driven storylines.
Some of the best American Dad episodes lean into what makes each character shine, while other episodes prove that high-concept storylines also work well for the series. With characters like Roger the alien, and Stan, who works for the C.I.A., the door is open for American Dad to feature more fantastical storylines than other animated sitcoms. Many episodes center around the Smith family, Stan's missions for the C.I.A., and Roger's multiple personas. And some of the best episodes...
Some of the best American Dad episodes lean into what makes each character shine, while other episodes prove that high-concept storylines also work well for the series. With characters like Roger the alien, and Stan, who works for the C.I.A., the door is open for American Dad to feature more fantastical storylines than other animated sitcoms. Many episodes center around the Smith family, Stan's missions for the C.I.A., and Roger's multiple personas. And some of the best episodes...
- 8/28/2024
- by Florencia Aberastury, Brian Cronin
- CBR
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