This show cracks me up, it really does. There's only been 2 episodes played thus far, but it is truly a very humorous show. The show centers around a family, the father of which works for the CIA and is truly paranoid. There's also a liberal daughter, a son who's a bit of a geek, a hot wife, a fish with the brain of a horny German guy and an Alien named Roger.
The father, Stan, is a riot, in all his Conservativism and machoism.
Nothing more to say, just wondering if anyone caught it? If so, what did you think, what did you like or dislike about it, and will you keep watching it?
Pilot
In the Pilot episode of American Dad, the father, Stan Smith, rigs the Student Body Elections to win his son, Steve, the presidency and, intern, the "heart" of Lisa Silver, the hottest girl in the school. Meanwhile, Roger, the lovable alien living with the Smith Family, convinces the Smith's Daughter, Hayley, to sneak him junk food snacks in return for writing term papers for her.
memorable quotes: Stan: Francine, you be very careful out there today, we're at terror alert orange! Which means something might go down somewhere in someway in some point in time, SO LOOK SHARP!
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Threat Levels
When the terrorist threat level is decreased by an entire colour value, the CIA guys get a half day off work. However, when Stan accidently brings home the wrong thermist, he inadvertantly exploses his family to a toxic substance (when they're told they have 24 hours to live, the decided to spend the time as a family, watching the entire first season of 24). When it turns out to be a false alarm, Francine Smith starts to question her purpose in life. When she decides to become a realtor, Stan once again exercises his powers to get her into the business. He soon, however, becomes threatened by her success and formulates a plan to bring her down. (while this is going down, Hailey sets up a homeless shelter, and Steve decides to use the occupants for his amusement).
memorable quotes: Stan: Uh, excuse me, are you Francine's boss? Man: Yes. Stan: (Into wrist communicator) Go! Go! Go! You're all under arrest. Man: For what? Stan: Possession of cocaine donuts. Man: Those are powdered sugar. Stan: Put it in a rap song, jailbird. This office is permanently closed. Man: What are you saying? Stan: I'm saying you're fired. Donald Trump:(Clearing throat) Stan: Oh, for God's sake. Somebody pay Mr. Trump.
Stan: Francine, what the hell is going on? You were fired. (Donald Trump comes in) Stan: That's passive past tense, Trump! You don't own that!
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Stan Knows Best
Hayley comes home from a politcal rally with her hair dyed green. In the night, Stan shaves her bald (for her own good, of course), so she decides to move out with her boyfriend (into a van...). When Stan cuts Hailey off (including withholding her college tuition), Hailey becomes a stripper, which sends Stan even further over the edge...
memorable quotes: Francine: (Gasps) Hayley's working at a booby bar?! And she traded shifts with Tina?! What does Tina have to do that's so important? Oh, wait, this isn't about Tina! (Gasps) This isn't about Tina! It's never been about Tina.
Francine: How's everyone's French toast? Stan: Smelly and ungrateful, but this American toast is delicious.
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Francine’s Flashback
When Stan forgets their anniversary, again, he decides to have the last 24 hours of Francine's memory erase. However, in the process of memory erasure, they accidently erase 24 years... To minimise the impact the truth will have on her, Francine moves out with Hayley, and Stan devises a plan to get her to remember him once again. Meanwhile, Steve gets Roger to go out with some really ugly chick so that he could score with one really hot girl.
memorable quotes: Francine: Oh! Who fired the gardener...
Hayley: My mother stole my boyfriend! Stan: Your boyfriend stole my wife! Let's get back at them by dating each other! Wait a minute. Daddy didn't think that through.
(After forgetting their anniversary) CIA Agent 1:It looks like someone doesn't want to go home. Stan:Yeah, today is the anniversary of a big fight we had. CIA Agent 2:Yeah? What about? Stan:Oh, I forgot our anniversary.
"I'm for it so we can put Nuclear power plants up there, and then beam the power back to earth on a laser beam." ~ Whidden
Rodger Codger
In this episode Stan pushed the alien Roger to the brink of insanity that puts him in a sort of stress-induced hypernation. Thinking he's dead, Stan disposes of Roger's body in a respectful way (garbage bin in a fast food restaurant carpark). Roger wakes up and makes his way to washington. Anyways, turns out the CIA want to kill Roger and anyone involved with him, so Stan's put in a really tight situation. memorable quotes: Stan: [gets in car] CIA! To the Smithsonian! Drive! Wait... This is my car. Even better! Bullock: We've got to blow this door down. Prepare the door blower! ....we've really got to find a better name for that. Newspaper reads: "Economy Turns Corner, Falls Down Stairs."
"I'm for it so we can put Nuclear power plants up there, and then beam the power back to earth on a laser beam." ~ Whidden
Homeland Insecurity
Franscine gets ticked because she doesn't know her neighbours as well as she used to, and she blames Stan's paranoia for causing this problem. Stan agrees to calm down so they could throw a barbeque, however when he meets their new neighbours (an Israeli couple), he immediately doesn't trust them and goes all out to prove their guilt as terrorists. memorable quotes: Stan: Terroristssayswhat?
Stan: (playing scrabble) So, Laura, you had an abortion in college? Husband: What?
(wife runs off crying)
"I'm for it so we can put Nuclear power plants up there, and then beam the power back to earth on a laser beam." ~ Whidden
Deacon Stan Jesus Man
In this episode, Stan, ever in competition with his neighbour, runs to be new "deacon" of his church, just to beat the guy out. Meanwhile, Roger is lactating because of his weird alien reproductive system, and Steve somehow gets pregnant when he gives roger mouth-to-mouth. Anyways, a pretty good episode.
"I'm for it so we can put Nuclear power plants up there, and then beam the power back to earth on a laser beam." ~ Whidden
Bullocks To Stan
In this episode, Stan's up for a promotion and takes his family to the CIA picnic/carnival. He thinks he's lost his chance when his boss, Bullocks, gets into a fight with his daughter, Hayley. Later on, he goes to apologize to his boss only to find Hayley there.... Ooooh... anyways, so he tries to break them up, while at the same time getting the promotion. Meanwhile Klaus does the director's commentary for their lives, and Stan and Roger find Dick Cheney's Blackberry and call everyone they can think of.
Hilarious episode.
Stan: What the hell do you think you're... Hayley: Look, Avery called to apologize for what he said at the carnival. We met for coffee, and, well, I know it's crazy, but I like him. He challenges me. And besides, he has a huge... Stan:Penis - I mean, Hayley! Damn it. I was trying to cut you off before you said... Hayley: I was gonna say heart, but, well, you shined his shoes.
Bullock: Attention, everyone. Here are the invitations to the annual CIA family carnival. This is a top-secret gathering, so you'll want to memorize the time and location immediately - Stan: Done! (Eats invitation) Bullock: Because the invitations will self-destruct in three seconds.
(Everyone's invitations burn up and disintegrate) Stan: (Coughs) Still better than my wife's cooking, eh? (Laughs, everyone leaves) I'm pooping blood tonight.
"I'm for it so we can put Nuclear power plants up there, and then beam the power back to earth on a laser beam." ~ Whidden
Family Guy is funny. Original. Creative. The type of humor on the show is so random, you can't find it anywhere else. You can tell it takes its influence from the Simpsons, but it definitely has its own spin.
After viewing a few episodes of American dad... I have only one thing to say: It sucks.
It has its moments. But overall, it's just a spin-off of Family Guy, and a piss-poor one at that.
Why hasn't a mod closed this thread yet.
for some odd reason, while the word "Ganya" was still just a thought-dropping in my head, I thought it'd only be four letters. But apparently it's five. yep.
It took Family Guy to be cancelled then brought back before I started to like it. Seems to me that American Dad is just a rip. Funny, but same formula and not as funny. Still good for a few laughs. Wouldn't go as far to say it sucks, but it isn't great.
The alien spitting milk from his bossom was comedy though.
The German fish was classic in the last episode. He was doing DVD commentary throughout the episode I agree some aspects of the show are lame, but its pretty funny in its own right, and it can do a lot more political satire than Family Guy can.
"I'm for it so we can put Nuclear power plants up there, and then beam the power back to earth on a laser beam." ~ Whidden
I hear you Gabo, but Fam Guy does a lot of the political stuff, too. I mean, I will watch American Guy, but I am still on the fence. Just seems like too much of a carbon copy. It works for Law & Order, not really for cartoonies.
I think that me jumping on board for Family Guy is a good step for now. Just don't know if I can hack another ani-sitcom.
A Smith In Hand
While trying to teach his son about the horrible truth of pre-marital sex and "servicing yourself", Stan gets his pecker burnt. So he starts applying a cream, at which point he discovers the wonders of .... you know... so spends all of his time in the bathroom or alone somewhere else to help ease the urges. Yes, Stan gets addicted to spanking the monkey. And of course he starts neglecting his wife.
Meanwhile, Roger takes up bartending.... nothing to report there...
It was a pretty amusing episode, however they didn't use the whole CIA angle at all, rather the "conservative" side of Stan. The whole CIA, government consipiracy, paranoia thing is why I think the show's awesome, but it was still amusing.
"I'm for it so we can put Nuclear power plants up there, and then beam the power back to earth on a laser beam." ~ Whidden
05-05-2005 03:32 AM
I agree some aspects of the show are lame, but its pretty funny in its own right, and it can do a lot more political satire than Family Guy can.
