Protecting the Clan: American Dad!

The show centers on the Smith family and the various obstacles Stan, a CIA employee, encounters with his immediate family and in his efforts to ensure the safety of his country. The Smith family lives in the fictional community of Langley Falls, Virginia in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. The town name is a composite of Langley, a community located in McLean and Great Falls, two unincorporated communities located in Fairfax County.


American Dad!, aired in the United States on Fox on 6th of January 2005, thirty minutes after the end of Super Bowl XXXIX; the regular series began 1st of May 2005, after the season premiere of Family Guy.

List of Characters on the show

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Stan Smith - Has worked for the CIA since the 1980's as a "weapons expert" always on the alert for terrorist activity. His official job title is "Deputy Deputy Director" and since then his work has included the interrogation of possible terrorists. And constantly on the look-out for terrorists. He will do anything to protect his family.

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Francine Smith - The sweet, stereotypical trophy housewife of Stan Smith. She has had a past life of drugs. She met Stan after his college days. She keeps her own opinions and party-hearty personality mostly to herself, for the sake of her husband's ultra-conservative views. The sweet, stereotypical trophy housewife of Stan Smith.

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Hayley Smith - The teenage daughter of the family, currently attending community college. Despite her father's best efforts she has turned out to be a ultra-liberal daughter. She enjoys recreational marijuana, usually with her on-again, off again boyfriend Jeff Fischer, and goes hiking with him.

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Steve Smith - Stan and Francine's dorky son. Steve goes to extreme measures to raise his social status and get dates, yet he actually knows very little about relationships. Steve has come into conflict with Stan, who wants Steve to follow in his footsteps, often criticizing his nerdy friends and habits.

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Klaus - The result of the CIA swapping a libidinous East German Olympic ski-jumper's mind with that of a goldfish in order to prevent him from winning the gold medal, Klaus manifests some sadistic tendencies, usually offering the explanation, "I'm German!", and lusts after Francine.

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Roger - The sarcastic, alcoholic, surly, lonely, aloof, and flamboyantly effeminate space alien who saved Stan's life in Area 51. He spends his time smoking, drinking and eating (mainly unhealthy foods). Roger is an avid film, television and celebrity buff.

Despite the fact it's going into its third season, American Dad still doesn't feel like it's found its tone. It feels shaky, and that's the worst thing a comic can do - let you see his insecurity.

American Dad! is now release on DVD.