Just Gonna Say It: American Dad Is Severely Underrated And Here Are The Eps That Prove It

Listen, I get it. It’s kinda easy to overlook American Dad. When you think of adult animation, the mind immediately goes to the big dog cartoons – Bob’s Burgers. Archer. The Simpsons. 

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Old Stan On The Mountain, S8 E11

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But really has a few things that not many other adult cartoons have these days. It’s no carbon copy of any other show out there. offers a surrealist kinda humour that I’ve not really seen elsewhere. Even just the premise is absurd – American conservative CIA agent ‘s family includes a sarcastic space alien called Roger, and a goldfish named Klaus, who of course speaks German. Even though it is certifiably silly, has genuine heart to it, and often the episodes share a lesson learned by the characters. It’s got humour, it’s got feeling, it’s got an alien named Roger. What more could you ask for? To celebrate season 17 of now streaming on Disney+, let me introduce you to the best episodes of the totally underrated series so far. In this ep, Stan lacks respect for elderly people – but soon regrets it after being placed under a -esque curse where he is put into an old man’s body. I like this ep because it demonstrates a strong moral message, all wrapped up in a weird and hilarious package. Stan really learns his lesson – and it’s one I think we should all be reminded of every now and again. This one’s a doozy, and a great example of that absurdity I was talking about earlier. stars as his real-life (i.e. non-animated) self, presenting a ‘lost’ play written for . The actual play that follows within the episode is a parody of ‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning play . I’ve never seen anything quite like this episode of It’s a pretty fascinating stylistic experiment and the humour is razor-sharp. One for adult animation aficionados for sure. There’s a genuinely disturbing premise in this ep – in lieu of IRL vacations, Stan suspends his family in virtual reality goo chambers that simulate all of their holidays. Their memories of every trip they’ve ever taken have been nothing but a CIA fabrication. Freaky! I love this ep simply because the vacation goo chamber is honestly something I would like to try please. Let me sunbathe on a beach in Maui even if it’s only a total simulation! is just so spot on when it comes to parodies. is a perfectly silly yet heartfelt reflection of indie movies and their classic coming-of-age tropes. Stan’s son goes on a road trip with his mates for his friend Snot’s dad’s funeral, and along the way the gang confront their emotions in surprisingly beautiful ways. This ep also features a cameo from indie icon . I know the two hundredth episode of a series seems like a silly place to start, but trust me on this. gathers up everything brilliant about and delivers it in the most perfect 20-minute package. For this milestone ep, the universe becomes a post-apocalyptic wasteland and Stan is wandering, looking for his family. The show’s theme song begins, but malfunctions and shorts out. I don’t want to spoil this one, but all you have to know is that it’s eerie, and it’s a true spectacle. So there you have it – the best eps of this iconic series, the perfect starter pack for your incoming obsession. Every episode of the show is on right now – so what’re you waiting for? Get goin’!