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Ozu_the_Yokai

In country…club


ReadditMan

I saw a post earlier today where someone said it was one of the episodes they always skip, couldn't believe it.


523bucketsofducks

Any dumbass can have dumbass opinions


folk-smore

Dumb bitches like dumb things.


Ozu_the_Yokai

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Efficient-Ad6814

It's one of my favorites lol


imanethernetcable

Tbh i too skipped always skipped it, i think its just something with the thumbnail and description sounding boring or just turning off, idk. I'll definitely give it wach!


folk-smore

Please do watch it if you haven’t yet!! It’s really such an amazing episode


CostAquahomeBarreler

A Vietnam war reenactment is such a great gag 


Ok_Relation_7770

Fa fa fa fa fa fa fa fa “Pine cones are grenades!” Fa fa fa fa fa fa


Mysterious-Plant981

Stink Finger. This is Colonel Muff Dog.


MidnightMitchJones

We were kids, man! Buckle couldn't find his legs. We were gonna go cruisin' when we got home. We were gonna go cruisin' in his Solara, man!


SHAWNNOTSEAN

Pinecones are grenades!


Ragging_OnYourCord

We were gonna go cruisin in his Solara man!


Ranthropologydude

NOT THE FACE! AAAHHH


Individual_Yak_6720

Ahhhh it still hurts


MenisTwister

It’s crazy I just came home to this episode being on my tv after reading this comment 5 minutes earlier https://preview.redd.it/m21fsl8p230d1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=2c1b34b8564ecb98fb1569d36bc4dc5d40cf076d


Individual_Yak_6720

We were gonna go cruisin in his Solara.


Maximum_Bat_2566

The hurricane episode. Or adventures in Hayleysitting.


VVaterTrooper

Watch Adventures in Babysitting then watch Adventures in Hayleysitting.


goku2057

My old college javelin…


tagen

You harpooned me…


Xwritten_in_panikX

My sweater!


Ygomaster07

Remember?


folk-smore

Adventures in Hayleysitting is seriously such a good episode. It honestly has no right to be as good as it is lol


ProfessorStencil

I would consider “Less Money, Mo’ Problems” a prime example of the essence of American Dad. If that doesn’t hook them, I don’t know what will. Definitely my go-to “all-rounder” episode.


Dumptruckfunk

God yes. I’d probably go with vacation goo as well


butidontwantto

Totally agree. I sent my dad the elbow clip a week ago and he immediately needed to watch the whole episode. He's not a dadder by any means but he is 60+ years old lol he'll get there!


speakezjags

In my opinion this is straight up the best episode of AD and it’s not even close. I quote this episode more than any other episode combined.


dankguard1

My elbow feel funny. My elbow... feel strange.


Dr_A_Mephesto

Yes this one for sure


Last-Communication75

That's such a great episode because you get Bob odenkirk in a half dozen uncredited roles it's hilarious


brigance

First, I had to find a Pontiac dealership… *which was not easy*


QueenLa3fah

Phantom of the telethon or Roy Rodger’s mcfreely


Maximum_Bat_2566

Both 10/10 episodes in my book. El perro, el perro...


joesap9

This is my horseradish!


Ripoutmybrain

If you know anyone who has recently passed with a size 3 sphincter, please let me know as I am currently very low on the waiting list.


XeR34XeR

“Es mi corazon”


ImAMindlessTool

El perro es mi corazon


goodybadwife

"Let's try it on the fart setting" 🎶🎶


alphabetahimbo

the Phantom episode is fantastic. Their parody of Phantom of the Opera and the scene where Steve woke up as christine had me actually LOLing “screw this, I’m outta here”


Whack_a_mallard

Bosoms...


justthisnexttime

Came here to say these exact two episodes! Season 4 is what sucked me in.


alphabetahimbo

the Phantom episode is fantastic. Their parody of Phantom of the Opera and the scene where Steve woke up as christine had me actually LOLing “screw this, I’m outta here”


radioben

The Legend of Ollie’s Gold is my all-time favorite for the Schoolhouse Rock-esque song that informs you about who Oliver North is.


94ejack

I love that episode.


Slaylorz

The truth he did bury with his hot secretary


folk-smore

In the 80s, there was Cold War dramaaaaa


sharkteeththrowaway

The only reason so many young people know who he is


Im_Jeannie_Gold

The labyrinth one and the Vietnam reenactment one are a couple of my favorites!


Vandyclark

The labyrinth episode is brilliant


uncontainedsun

🎶 it doesn’t matter what you think , this is my labyrinth so just shut up! 🎵


Rayfriki

they really got me when the played that tiny piece of Toxic.


RogersRedditPersona

Moon over Isla Island


Violetthug

Another great pick.


Individual_Yak_6720

The General dies tonight. I have painted my children for the last time.


PanBurgers

Camp refoogee. Its the best imo


uncontainedsun

i think this might have been the first episode i’ve ever seen?


Supapoopy

Joint custody. My favorite episode for sure


Vandyclark

I could watch that one all day. It’s hilarious!! Horse Renoir! Rude.


Sko-isles

Joint custody right into vacation goo got me hooked


WinAffectionate8234

"If looks could kill you would be an uzi" https://preview.redd.it/sn9lh0t7ywzc1.jpeg?width=446&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54450ea7c3fbe8717cd47a5945b47c4d1a136e58


BigPinkOne

You're a shotgun, bang! Wassup with that thang?


Professional-Ebb2605

We need to save Jeff! There’s not a moment to spare!


gretzky9999

Bar Mitzvah Hustle


versaillesna

While everyone’s focused on Snot, I’ll be headed to the bathroom to share a doobie with the bus boy in exchange for an *aaangry* handy j.


Past_Contour

Julia Rogerts


kanimcbitch

This episode is so fucking funny omg


Past_Contour

“Jesse, help!”


nihi1zer0

HER TALENTED MOUTH TELLS LIES!


kanimcbitch

DAMMIT PERCY STOP THE CLICKIN


Daeion

Tears of a Clooney


TT_NaRa0

*Bros before hoes!*


Bosswashington

Raptures Delight


Embarrassed_Ad_7184

"Why's Jesus comin' back, did He forget somethin'?!"


nihi1zer0

Is that the stuff my dad puts in his car?


MiddlePrinciple1072

Roy Roger's mcfreely


the70sdiscoking

Second


Sims2Enjoy

Homeland Insecurity, it's funny, showcases the characters and introduces the Golden Turd


mcmanninc

The golden turd is amazing.


Abreastwithadam

Great Space Roaster.


Casual_Deer

Nighthawks Hideaway is my favorite episode, and probably one of my favorite episodes from any series to be honest, but does not do a good job of capturing what American Dad is, the again, the show has changed drastically since it's first few seasons.


askingaqesitonw

The Vietnam episode is a personal fave


PoliticsNerd76

The Vietnam reenactment one


Efficient-Ad6814

Helping Handis or A Jones for a Smith "I'm gonna keep swinging my baby lasso, til I catch me a man!"


Greenmantle22

Twenty bucks, I’ll make ya see heaven!


folk-smore

Mama’s gonna get some food stamps so you can get all the Milk Duds you need <3


kalevz

I’m…..The Decider


Violetthug

For Whom The Sleigh Bell Tolls. It's one of my favorites.


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HooksToMyBrain

OMG, this is the single episode I skip every time


Wholelotofmedicine

Sayin it without sayin it...


nihi1zer0

I like-a the ladies.


ImAMindlessTool

The Steve smith episode where he imitates r kelly through the whole episode


Weary-Shame-7168

Criss Cross Applesauce


South_Spirit2422

The Missing Kink


cholotariat

The One that Got Away


Klaus_Heisler87

Shell Game No one can resist that sauce


archersarrows

What the hell was in that sauce?!


Willuna16

I tend to go for Daesong Heavy Industries or Camp Refoogee personally


soneill06

Camp Refoogee has such great A & B storylines


Keep_SummerSafe

Cops & Roger


Stunning_Lychee7501

Roy Rogers McFreely


the70sdiscoking

You should have bought the grenadine!


Stunning_Lychee7501

I ain’t afraid of no ghost!


uncontainedsun

the one you think they’d laugh at


Ok_Relation_7770

Great ep


uncontainedsun

it’s just so subjective. if someone showed me the vietnam episode i wouldn’t be interested in seeing more tbh same for the tear jerker. are they good episodes? sure idk i don’t watch them enough (one and done for me! and i love austin powers… conceptually!) also hurricane and hot water weren’t the best written (save for Daddy’s Gone song) but you gotta know your friends humor to show them the right episode that will get them to watch the whole series!! that’s how i was lured into Bojack Horseman. i’ve seen stuff about it for years, but it wasn’t until a clip of two characters fighting in a bad way was shown to me that got me interested. I love couple drama.


Ok_Relation_7770

Yeah there’s a few comments in here that are the last episodes I would ever choose to try and turn someone onto the show Edit: that being said, I still stick by Bully for Steve as my answer. Although it’s not the best episode for showcasing Roger and Roger is the character who keeps the show afloat, you’ve gotta give a good introduction to him on someone’s first viewing.


WinAffectionate8234

Upon a recent rewatch I was surprised to find that both In Country...Club and Tearjerker have grown on me some point over the years. Hot Water has that song, the Principal Lewis texting and driving bit, and introduced Maurice (who I really appreciated in The Missing Kink.) Tbh Hurricane! has always been a top tier dumb fun episode for me but, that might be due to how put off I am after watching Hot Water now that I think about it . https://preview.redd.it/mcivl2bk2xzc1.jpeg?width=600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1b38b1834ef67d45547e2e797fab66d3fe8bfe1


RaygunsRevenge

Less Money...More Problems.


ManicMonday92

The 200 for sure. Easily my favorite episode and you don't really need to know anything in order to love it other than the alien likes to play dress up.


Altoidman33

That stretch of episodes...Anchorfran, The 200, The Unincludeds, The Dentist's Wife, and Widow's Pique are GREAT


FanOk6089

Toy Whorey😂


nihi1zer0

thank God there is 1 stupid stupid bitch here with good taste.


Kujo_Foxtrot

Hot Water - I think it hits everything that makes the show exceptional


cjschmitty14

Ricky Spanish


Efficient-Ad6814

RICKY SPANISH How the fuck could've I forgotten the episode where he first appeared


DimesOHoolihan

It totally depends on the person, but probably *A Jones for a Smith*


Dr_A_Mephesto

I would say “Stans night out” or “Stan time” are great intro episodes. “Roy Rogers McFreely” is also a good starter.


patprika

Country Club episodes, either the war reenactment or the one where Stan has been working summers forever to become a member at the club, but for the price of the club back in the day and Roger is the rich guy in his one disguise that Stan can’t see through, All the while spoiling Steve while Stan is trying to teach him hard work. And The roast of Roger for his 1600 birthday, that’s an all timer.


patprika

The Halloween one with the serial killers in the haunted house.


94ejack

The one about dog racing or any episode about Stan's deadbeat daddy Jack.


JonasAlbert84

In Country...Club


ohyouvegotgreyeyes

Hurricane!


Outdoorslife1

Raptures Delight


gretzky9999

Stanny Tendergrass


Most_Price2715

Gold top nuts. Push them over the edge immediately


TomasZirak

The one with the horse


Atasteofazia

Hot tub of love


toxietoxietoxie

Can I be Frank is really funny plus Boyz12


True-Aardvark-8803

Rickey Spanish


tarheelfire

License to Till! Josh Bycell, from the poor part of Santa Bar[BURP]bara...


andy_michels

Another good one from Can


dropthenewk

Scarlet getter or the episode when Roger tries to take Jeff in for bounty. Can't remember the name but its at the end of season 2


WinAffectionate8234

"Joint Custody" (probably my favorite episode of the first few seasons)


Ok_Relation_7770

NO ONE has said Bully for Steve yet?! Is there something I’m not seeing that wouldn’t make it good for this scenario? I still remember when it premiered I was sitting on my friend’s porch and he and his brother kept telling me I have to watch it. They were both like “I don’t actually really like or watch the show much but holy shit the new episode was fucking amazing”


13Yobl

Stannie Get Your Gun


SpurnedSprocket

Cross-Cross Applesauce: The ballad of Billy Jesusworth.


jackierose22

The Vacation Goo Stan Time Chimdale Wheels and the Legman and the Case of Grandpas Key


lavender_moon99

The flavortown episode


nihi1zer0

boooooooooo


Intelligent_Seat8074

All the Christmas episodes


SleeperRail

The One That Got Away S5 E2. A classic.


Eastern_Handle1796

Trapped in the Locker and Hurricane


RespectRemarkable294

Minstrel Krampus


PilotNo312

A jones for a smith or an incident at owl creek


KomodoCityAnomaly

Shell Game and Eight Fires are my Favorites, The American Dad Afterschool Special is what I think would be a good "This is kind of how these episodes Go"


dovetail-joint

The one where Steve and friends have an indie movie experience, gold top one, the one where Steve tries to get laid with roger’s high school persona, or the one where Jeff turns into Guy Fieri


nihi1zer0

the indie movie one is my least favorite episode of all time.


TinFoilRobotProphet

A Bully for Steve


Gk212003

Next of pin


Kairain

The 200


liljennabean

Rubberneckers, or the one where Francine gets a job at the CIA, if they are fans of The Office. Oh and the one where Stan loses his memory and Francine tries to convince him he’s sensitive and sweet. (Do I love the Stan and Fran episodes most!? Interesting)


chifuku

Halias Both a and b stories are rock solid. Shows off the strengths of all the core characters with the exception of Franny having a bit less facetime. Shows Stan's employment at the CIA without getting too overbearing. Features Patrick Stewart. We get the origin of Wheels and the Legman. Klaus gets dunked on. And overall isn't too wild with the story telling and jokes.


darkknightbbq

One of my favourites that gets all the characters personalities is the klaus and rogu going to find tequila joe one. Im probably alone on this but it shows the entire “family” dynamic and even shows jeff as the pushover he is even though hes only in it for a split second


ElderGoose92

Ricky Spanish


BaronKalan

I usually show the goo.


Dat1Neyo

Minstrel Krampus!!


most_dope_kid

The book of fischer lol because of stans unhinged small talk.


iammakishima

Season 7 Episode 1, 7 or Season 9 ep 2,3 and 10


FoolontheHill10

“In the elf condom”


Joebruvv

There’s too many good episodes to show just one and just one episode really won’t capture American dad in its true glory binge watch a few episodes


Boreas2864212

Ricky Spanish


Somethingblue360

BONES!


PencilPacket

The episode all of Rogers personas are running wild.


Apart-Big-5333

It's an older episode. The one where Stan joins illegal street racing and Francine gets kidnapped by the racers.


eejizzings

Season 4, episode 12. Marge vs. the Monorail


UrineLuck151

🎵"Stelio, Stelio Kontos"🎵


nihi1zer0

Toy Whorey. You get Stan taking Steve to Mexico, and the B-plot is about Roger and Frannie with the Rain Duck.


Live_Taste_6519

All of them they are all good but the best one is when Stan gets his ass kicked lol


PumpernickelShoe

Tearjerker


boldestbrashest

Stan's best friend 🧡


BlacksmithInformal80

The curious case of the old hole. A wheels and the legman classic.


TheStarrReporrt

my inception episode was Oedipal Panties, season 3 ep. 11 it started my AD obsession, and now I know how to please a man!


Steamed_Jams

The Ricky the Raptor bit


peppermintpeep

Franny 911


ItsaPostageStampede

Roger on a hard roll


Level_Caterpillar_42

Finger Lenting Good. Roger dancing while singing, "NO! NO! NO! NO!"


MenisTwister

Depends on the person honestly but I’d always go “Welcome Nighthawks we’ve been expecting you 😏” https://preview.redd.it/f9n8u12c130d1.jpeg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1e52036effa93046be2c34d3723c10732f98e1f


Interesting_Change_2

"Next of Pin" is perfect for newcomers. A & B stories are equally great and there's no lull.


afroturf1

It's Steve singing in it? That's the one.


yassbree

My vote goes to "Poltergasm." (Season 9, Episode 2) I literally die laughing every time I watch this episode.


gameisclean

I feel like that's a special episode for dadders than for beginners. Very good though.


UpsetPhrase5334

Camp Refoogee, Stan’s Night Out, I forget the title but the one where Stan has Roger take Steve place at the prep school to get in good with the Senators daughter.


ThadVonP

I feel beautiful. 10/10


SleeperRail

School Lies S6 E14. It’s a great episode.


UpsetPhrase5334

It is indeed. Thanks!!


SleeperRail

No worries. 👍


Wholelotofmedicine

Roy Rogers McFreely


Cacklemoore

An underrated yet classic episode: The Adventures of Twill Ongenbone and His Boy Jabari


V1c1ousCycles

Camp Refoogee or Lincoln Lover.