The BEST episodes of American Dad! season 12

Every episode of American Dad! season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of American Dad! season 12!

CIA Agent Stan Smith is constantly fighting off terrorists who threaten the safety of the USA (sometimes causing more harm than good). His wife Francine is an average housewife with two kids: Hayley, an average rebellious teenager and Steve, a geek who enjoys Dungeons and Dragons, gaming and comic book conventions. Then there’s Roger, the home’s illegal (space) alien who the Smith’s are keeping protected. Last but not least, there’s Klaus, the Smiths’ wisecracking talking fish (swapped from his human body years ago by the CIA).

Last Updated: 12/5/2024Network: TBSStatus: Continuing
Morning Mimosa
star
7.50
767 votes

#1 - Morning Mimosa

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/2015

When Steve swears at Francine, she refuses to cook for him, and he becomes a successful chef, appearing on a popular morning show. Meanwhile, Stan thinks he can make people invisible by snapping his fingers.

Directors: Josue Cervantes
Writer: Ali Waller
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Holy Shit, Jeff's Back!
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7.41
858 votes

#2 - Holy Shit, Jeff's Back!

Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/18/2015

Jeff returns from space ... or does he? Meanwhile, Steve watches after Snot's hamster.

LGBSteve
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7.35
847 votes

#3 - LGBSteve

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/2015

Hayley is dying to be on a roller derby team, but they only will let her play if her 'sister' Steve gets to play. Meanwhile, a magical carpenter visits Stan and Francine, and Roger runs the roller rink.

Directors: Joe Daniello
Writer: Erik Richter
Big Stan on Campus
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7.33
980 votes

#4 - Big Stan on Campus

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/10/2014

When the CIA is forced to make cutbacks and go on furlough, Stan volunteers to take a position as a college campus security guard. Meanwhile, Roger opens a bed and breakfast to boost the family's income.

Writer: Brian Boyle
Blonde Ambition
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7.31
1118 votes

#5 - Blonde Ambition

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/20/2014

When her efforts to save the planet prove hopeless, Hayley decides that she might get more attention if she becomes a blonde. Meanwhile, Stan and Steve go on a mission to find a new home for the Smiths.

Directors: Rodney Clouden
The Shrink
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7.28
883 votes

#6 - The Shrink

Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/30/2015

Stan is horrified when he sees a couple die in a car crash, and he goes to see a shrink. Meanwhile, Roger and Klaus study for a wine tasting.

Scents and Sensei-bility
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7.28
952 votes

#7 - Scents and Sensei-bility

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/3/2014

Steve and Snot are fed up with being bullied. When they enroll in a karate class, Snot is brainwashed by the sensei, and it's Steve's mission to get him back. Meanwhile, Klaus develops a horrible odor and is forced to be an outside pet.

My Affair Lady
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7.28
821 votes

#8 - My Affair Lady

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/9/2015

Hayley gets a job and starts to fall for a co-worker. Meanwhile, Stan chauffeurs Steve and Francine to a Mother-Son dance.

Directors: Joe Daniello
Writer: Teresa Hsiao
Manhattan Magical Murder Mystery Tour
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7.27
757 votes

#9 - Manhattan Magical Murder Mystery Tour

Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/23/2015

Francine is up for an award for her lonely housewife novel, so the family heads to the Big Apple for the ceremony. Meanwhile, Stan and Hayley hang out with actor Robert Wuhl, and Steve and Roger recreate their Wheels and the Legman personas.

Directors: Jansen Yee
Dreaming of a White Porsche Christmas
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7.21
884 votes

#10 - Dreaming of a White Porsche Christmas

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/1/2014

When Stan wishes he could have Principal Lewis' carefree, single life, a la "It's a Wonderful Life," his wish comes true. In Stan's wish world, Principal Lewis has his family.

Directors: Shawn Murray
Writer: Brian Boyle
Now and Gwen
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7.16
926 votes

#11 - Now and Gwen

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/17/2014

When Francine's sister Gwen comes to town, Hayley suspects she is up to no good. Meanwhile, Stan teaches Steve the art of hugging Aunt Gwen, and Klaus shadows Roger's dramatic comments.

Directors: Chris Bennett
CIAPOW
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7.06
1033 votes

#12 - CIAPOW

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/27/2014

When Bullock sends a drone to do the job Stan and his colleagues are supposed to do, Stan is determined to prove that humans are better than robots. Meanwhile, Francine and the rest of the family participate in a slow motion race against one another in the living room.

Directors: Jansen Yee
Seizures Suit Stanny
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7.05
816 votes

#13 - Seizures Suit Stanny

Season 12 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/1/2015

When Stan lies about his texting-and-driving accident, he takes a seizure medication and suffers from the side effects. Meanwhile, Roger helps Steve with his performance anxiety.

Directors: Josue Cervantes
Writer: Erik Durbin
A Star is Reborn
star
7.02
817 votes

#14 - A Star is Reborn

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/16/2015

While on vacation in Los Angeles, Stan joins the world of old Hollywood. Meanwhile, Roger kennel-trains Steve and Hayley.

Directors: Rodney Clouden
American Fung
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5.91
930 votes

#15 - American Fung

Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/25/2015

"American Dad" is sold to a Chinese businessman. Meanwhile, Stan has Francine committed to an insane asylum when he forgets their anniversary.

Directors: Chris Bennett
Writer: Greg Cohen