The WORST episodes of American Dad!
Every episode of American Dad! ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of American Dad!!
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).
#1 - A Donkey's Shame
Season 22 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/21/2026
Stan and Francine drive to Vegas to confront John Mayer.
#2 - Klaus and Rogu in Thank God for Loose Rocks: An American Dad! Adventure
Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/17/2021
When the family goes to a dude ranch, Klaus and Rogu have to work together to survive in the wilderness.
#3 - The Wondercabinet
Season 18 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2021
Steve spins out about his future, but a radio show about new age mysticism gives him a hopeful new understanding of life; Roger struggles to get into the adult film industry.
#4 - Little Bonnie Ramirez
Season 18 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/31/2021
After a series of boring personas, Roger goes to great lengths to prove to Francine he still has his edge.
#5 - Dancin' A-With My Cells
Season 18 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2021
Stan tries a new, cutting edge parenting approach DNA splicing.
#6 - Mused and Abused
Season 18 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/14/2021
Roger reveals a secret passion to Klaus; Stan and Francine seek revenge on Bazooka Sharks management.
#7 - Henderson
Season 18 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/21/2021
Stan's childhood imaginary friend returns to collect a debt; Klaus has a big date and needs a fishbowl upgrade.
#8 - Plot Heavy
Season 18 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/2/2021
After Stan sells off the coveted family plot, the family opens their own cemetery in the backyard with the help of basketball Hall-of-Famer Scottie Pippen.
#9 - Lumberjerk
Season 18 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/5/2021
Stan is being forced to partner with Jeff in a lumberjack competition. Steve, Francine and Snot are entering a contest to win a vintage pickup truck.
#10 - Hot Scoomp
Season 18 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/28/2021
Hayley searches for guidance and instead finds a community of "cool butts."
#11 - The Grocery Store Bank
Season 21 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/28/2024
Stan, Francine and Roger concoct the perfect plan to rob a bank but agree never to do it. Peace reigns.
#12 - I've Got a Friend in Me
Season 21 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2024
After a freak accident, Stan and Roger end up stuck together in the worst possible way. Klaus contends with an impostor.
#13 - Touch the Sun: A Chimborazo Adventure
Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/18/2024
The family's dream of climbing Mount Everest turns into a nightmare when Stan tries to save a buck and takes them to a different, much cheaper mountain.
#14 - The Clearview Motel
Season 21 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/20/2025
Francine and Roger become addicted to peeping in on people at a mysterious motel.
#15 - An Adult Woman
Season 21 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/9/2024
After Hayley is deemed a "big child" by The Lady from The Hamster Rescue Society, she gets involved with two Roger personas who have a complicated family dynamic in an effort to prove that she is an adult woman.
#16 - Dumbston Checks In
Season 22 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/21/2026
Steve and Principal Lewis team up to save the school while Stan seeks out a decent meal.
#17 - Where the Wild Boars Are
Season 22 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/17/2026
Jeff comes of age with the help of an old man. Roger takes care of a "special" shed.
#18 - Dude, You're Getting a Del!
Season 22 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/10/2026
Klaus becomes Snot's father figure to woo Snot's mom. Meanwhile, Hayley opens a cat café and hires Roger's infamous cat persona, Marmalade.
#19 - Reaper Madness
Season 22 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/3/2026
After experiencing a euphoric high from a scary story, Klaus and Hayley band together to search for their next fix.
#20 - Camera Stan
Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/2026
Stan thinks he has what it takes to thrive on reality TV; Klaus gets himself a Klaus.
#21 - Aw Rats, a Pool Party
Season 22 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/22/2026
The Smiths are having a pool party! Everyone is coming, including Francine’s sister and Steve’s ex! Wait, is that a dead rat in the pool?
#22 - What Great Advancements!
Season 21 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/24/2025
An aspiring inventor leaves the Farm to make a go of it in The Big City.
#24 - Oh Brothel, Where Art Thou?
Season 21 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/24/2025
After Greg receives a plaque from the local historical society, Stan goes to great lengths to get the same honor. Roger becomes a traveling salesman.
#25 - Pork 'N Feelings
Season 21 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/17/2025
To save their marriage, Jeff needs Hayley to open up more to him, but she wants no part in it.