American Dad! (2005)
Seth MacFarlane's long-running animated comedy follows a patriotic CIA agent, his quirky family, and their scene-stealing alien housemate.
American Dad! - Series Information
- Original Title: American Dad!
- First Air Year: 2005
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Created by: Seth MacFarlane, Matt Weitzman et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (22 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 22
- Number of Episodes: 393
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: February 6, 2005 (United States - TV-14), February 6, 2005 (Canada - 14+), February 6, 2005 (United Kingdom - 12), February 6, 2005 (Germany - 12), February 6, 2005 (France - 10), February 6, 2005 (Australia - MA 15+), February 6, 2005 (Brazil - 14), February 6, 2005 (Mexico - B), February 6, 2005 (Spain - 16), February 6, 2005 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: FOX, TBS
- Alternative Titles: بابای آمریکایی! (IR), !امریکی باپ (PK), 美国老爹 (CN)
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox Television, Underdog Productions, Fuzzy Door Productions, 20th Television Animation, Fox Television Animation, 20th Television
- Production Countries: United States of America
American Dad! - Plot
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."
American Dad! - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and get a taste of the chaos inside the Smith household:
From the creator of "Family Guy" comes a man who will stop at nothing to protect his country.
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American Dad! - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Seth MacFarlane
- Matt Weitzman
- Mike Barker
Main Cast
- Seth MacFarlane
- Wendy Schaal
- Rachael MacFarlane
- Scott Grimes
- Dee Bradley Baker
- Jeff Fischer
- Curtis Armstrong
- Patrick Stewart
- Kevin Michael Richardson
- Eddie Kaye Thomas
Writers
- Brian Boyle
- Nic Wegener
- Brett Cawley
- Robert Maitia
- Joe Chandler
Executive Producers
- Seth MacFarlane
- Matt Weitzman
- Brian Boyle
- Kenny Schwartz
- David Zuckerman
American Dad! - FAQs
Where can you stream American Dad! online?
American Dad! is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Adult Swim, and TBS. Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Is American Dad! still running or cancelled?
American Dad! is still actively in production and has been renewed as a returning series. With 22 seasons and 393 episodes aired since 2005, it remains one of the longest-running animated comedies on American television, currently airing on TBS.
Who created American Dad! and when did it premiere?
American Dad! was created by Seth MacFarlane, Matt Weitzman, and Mike Barker. The series premiered on February 6, 2005, on FOX, initially airing after Super Bowl XXXIX before settling into its regular timeslot. It later moved to TBS in 2014.
What is American Dad! about?
American Dad! follows Stan Smith, a patriotic CIA agent, and his eccentric household — including his wife Francine, daughter Hayley, son Steve, a German-accented goldfish named Klaus, and Roger, a scene-stealing alien with a flair for outrageous disguises and satirical social commentary.
How many seasons does American Dad! have?
American Dad! has 22 seasons plus a specials collection (Season 0), totaling 393 episodes. The show began on FOX in 2005 and transitioned to TBS in 2014, where it continues to produce new seasons as a returning series.
Is American Dad! connected to Family Guy?
American Dad! shares its creator, Seth MacFarlane, with Family Guy, and both are animated adult comedies produced by Fox Television Animation. However, the two shows exist in separate fictional universes with no canonical crossover, despite sharing a similar comedic sensibility and production team.
What is the content rating for American Dad!?
American Dad! carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating the series contains material that may be unsuitable for children under 14. This reflects its adult humor, satirical content, and occasional strong language and suggestive themes throughout its run.
What shows are similar to American Dad!?
Fans of American Dad! often enjoy Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Futurama, South Park, and Archer — all animated comedies with sharp writing and adult sensibilities. The Cleveland Show and Robot Chicken are also frequently recommended for viewers who appreciate Seth MacFarlane's comedic style.
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