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  • 2005
  • TV-14
  • FOX
  • 2005
  • TV-14
  • FOX

Summary American Dad! from Family Guy creator, Seth MacFarlane, is the animated story of Stan Smith, who works for the CIA and is constantly on the alert for terrorist activity. Stan will go to extremes to protect his beloved America from harm – as evidenced by the terror-alert color code on his fridge, and his frequent knee-jerk reaction of sho...

Created By: Mike Barker, Seth MacFarlane, Matt Weitzman

  • 2005
  • TV-14
  • FOX
  • 2005
  • TV-14
  • FOX

American Dad!

19 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Feb 6, 2005
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 22 Critic Reviews
43
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 498 User Ratings
7.7
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Summary American Dad! from Family Guy creator, Seth MacFarlane, is the animated story of Stan Smith, who works for the CIA and is constantly on the alert for terrorist activity. Stan will go to extremes to protect his beloved America from harm – as evidenced by the terror-alert color code on his fridge, and his frequent knee-jerk reaction of sho...

Created By: Mike Barker, Seth MacFarlane, Matt Weitzman

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19 Seasons

Top Cast

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Seth MacFarlane

Stan Smith, Roger the Alien, Greg Corbin

Wendy Schaal

Francine Smith, Francine Smith as Sexpun T'Come, Becky

Scott Grimes

Steve Smith, Midget Assassin, Frat Guy

Rachael MacFarlane

Hayley Smith, Barb Hanson, Hayley Smith as Ms. Peacenickel

Dee Bradley Baker

Klaus, Monopoly Hobo, Pillow Hands McGraw

Jeff Fischer

Jeff Fischer, Camp Sniper, Donnie

Curtis Armstrong

Snot Lonstein, Eli Weisel, Snot as S' Assistant

Patrick Stewart

Avery Bullock, Avery Bullock as B, Avery Bullock Sr.

Kevin Michael Richardson

Principal Lewis, Billy, Nameless Bum

Eddie Kaye Thomas

Barry Robinson, A Wolverine, Audience Member

Mike Barker

Terry Bates, Sanders, Chuck White, CIA Scientist, Cashier, Science Teacher, Additional Voices, Agent, Biology Teacher, Black Guy, Contestant, Crisp's Henchman, Dr. Heisler, Frank, Hazmat Worker, Jerry, Jesus, Jock #2, Man in Mall, Member #2, Michael, Mr. Madsen, Mugger, Nick, Pig Head, Professor at Rutgers, Researcher, Scoliosis Doctor, Second Worker, Security Guard, Skinny Man, Teddy, Terry, Terry Bates as Mani, The Bear Man, Ticket Guy, Tom Berenger, Valet, Various Characters, Waiter, World's Largest Candle Salesman

Daisuke Suzuki

Toshi Yoshida, Asian Man, Toshi as S' Assistant

Mike Henry

Jackson, Charlie, Faziz, Airplane Passenger, Announcer #2, BBQ Guy, Black Flower Thief, Cleveland Brown, Demolisher, Guy 1, Kid Doctor, Maitre D', Maitre D' Green Bonneville, Michael Moore, Painter, Senator #2, Sully Sullenberger, Taco, Transvestite

David Koechner

Dick, Charles the Hunchback, Dick Reynolds, Wilbur Kentucky

Matt McKenna

Buckle, Buckle the Mountain Man, Santa Claus, Cap'n Monty, Alan J. Pakula, Barista, Cap'n Monty as the Tour Guide, Central Virginia State Mascot, Coach Andrews, Coach Patterson, Confused Party Guy, Derek, Donnie's Dad, Drill Sergeant, Fat Guy, Future Hayley's Husband, Ghoul, Guy, Guy In Line, Guy at the Concert, Henry Calloway, Homeless Guy #3, Janitor, Jesus H. Christ, Kevin, Leader, Man, Mr. Stashwick, Russian, Softball player #1, Waiter

Richard Kind

Al Tuttle, Car Salesman

Chris Diamantopoulos

Guy, Abraham Lincoln, Al Bundy, Alejandro, Alien, Banker, Baseball Player, Biker, Bjorn, Brad, Cultist, DJ Iron Monkey's Body Guard, Dalai Lama, Dale, Dawson Family Member, Dock Worker, Doctor, Donald Sutherland, Dr. Watson, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Foam Guy, Francine's Drinking Buddy, Guerrilla Soldier, Guest #3, Italian Man, Man, Man in Supermarket, Meaux, Muffled Guy, Neighbor, Old Man, Phil, Photographer, Robert DeNiro, Roscoe, Sanders' Double, Scott, St. Peter, Stan's New Voice, Sun, Various, Wedding Singer, Young Fireman

Erik Durbin

Reginald, Counter Man, Randy, Bob Todd, Captain Crunch, Crisp's Henchman, Fabian, Gerald, Grocer, Guy, Janitor, Jose, Kid, Man, Member #3, Mexican, Old Man, Reggie, Town Geologist, Various Guys, Waiter

Fred Tatasciore

Secret Service Agent, Police Officer #2, Biker Shop Guy, Bill Elliot, Brett Favre, Coach, ER Doctor, Freddy Carconi, Gardener, Halliburton Yellow Bird, Henchman, Janitor, Johnny Four-Legs, Judge, League Official, Marty, Modeling Advertiser, New Stadium Announcer, Radio Trucker, Referee, Roy, Russian Guard, Senator, Talking Fish Tail, Tow Truck Driver, Trucker, Uncle Carl, Uncle Cosworth

Alex Cuthbertson

Hooper, Crisp's Henchman, Farmer Tom, Puppet Guy, Student

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 22 Critic Reviews
43
9% Positive
2 Reviews
59% Mixed
13 Reviews
32% Negative
7 Reviews

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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 22 Critic Reviews
43
9% Positive
2 Reviews
59% Mixed
13 Reviews
32% Negative
7 Reviews

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  • Mixed Reviews
  • Negative Reviews
75
Sep 5, 2014
[Both first episodes are] funny enough on their own, although taken together they reveal how easily the show's formula can be read after being on the air for so long. [12 Sep 2014, p.58]
By Keith Staskiewicz FULL REVIEW
50
Jul 10, 2013
Feels forced.... What "American Dad" really resembles most is the less-funny outtakes from "Family Guy," done in a way that doesn't even pretend to be original. [4 Feb 2005]
By Tim Goodman FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 498 User Ratings
7.7
80% Positive
398 Ratings
10% Mixed
48 Ratings
10% Negative
52 Ratings

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User Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 498 User Ratings
7.7
80% Positive
398 Ratings
10% Mixed
48 Ratings
10% Negative
52 Ratings

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10
Ryan78
Oct 11, 2023
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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10
DioGren
Jun 1, 2021
Incredibly cool TV series. All episodes are funny, interesting and you always want more!
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50
Jul 10, 2013
If you're not expecting much, you'll come away satisfied. But compared to a good episode of "Family Guy" - or even a mediocre "Simpsons" episode - it's pretty thin gruel. [28 Apr 2005]
By Alan Sepinwall FULL REVIEW
40
Jul 10, 2013
Lacks bite.... The series aspires to pick up where 'The Simpsons' and 'South Park' left off, but many of its jokes and cultural references seem off. [4 Feb 2005]
By Alessandra Stanley FULL REVIEW
40
Jul 10, 2013
Little more than an empty vehicle for clever jokes on America since 9/11. [30 Apr 2005]
By Matthew Gilbert FULL REVIEW
30
Jul 10, 2013
As in "Family Guy," MacFarlane and company rely on a fast-moving formula predicated on the mindset that if a joke doesn't work, another will be along momentarily. There's something to that for small fry, but the low batting average and scatological emphasis conspire to narrow the program's appeal. [4 Feb 2005]
By Brian Lowry FULL REVIEW
0
Jul 10, 2013
The only fun is in trying to enumerate how many ways it's offensive. [30 Apr 2005]
By Jonathan Storm FULL REVIEW
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10
BobbyD01
May 5, 2020
Absolutely fantastic show,its funny, enjoyable, has the weekend and snoop dogg and most importantly it's better written than family guy.
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10
40mangunshot
Jan 12, 2020
Second greatest adult animated TV show on the planet, after Family Guy of course. I love this show, it's one of my favorites! Roger and Steve are the best characters on the show.
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10
WINTERMANIA
Jun 10, 2019
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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5
arthurmeta
Nov 29, 2022
It can be fun sometimes but it's just not the best and I don't really feel like watching the show. Also the humor is way too rude sometimes
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3
Isakoto
Apr 9, 2020
I love American Dad it really really really educative, informative, entertaining and also cultural preservation.
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Production Company:
  • Atlantic Creative
  • 20th Television Animation
  • 20th Television
  • Fuzzy Door Productions
  • Underdog Productions
Initial Release Date: Feb 6, 2005
Number of seasons: 18 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
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Awards

Casting Society of America, USA
• 7 Nominations
Teen Choice Awards
• 7 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 4 Nominations

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