American Dad! (2005)

Synopsis

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."

Watch the trailer

Where to watch

Stream

• Hulu
• fuboTV
• YouTube TV
• Adult Swim
• TBS
• FOX One Amazon Channel

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Seth MacFarlane as Stan Smith / Roger (voice)
• Wendy Schaal as Francine Smith (voice)
• Rachael MacFarlane as Hayley Smith (voice)
• Scott Grimes as Steve Smith (voice)
• Dee Bradley Baker as Klaus (voice)
• Jeff Fischer as Jeff Fischer (voice)
• Curtis Armstrong
• Patrick Stewart as Avery Bullock (voice)
• Kevin Michael Richardson as Principal Lewis / Billy (voice)
• Eddie Kaye Thomas as Barry Robinson (voice)

If you liked American Dad!, try

• Family Guy
• South Park
• The Andy Griffith Show
• Sex and the City
• That '70s Show
• Robot Chicken
• The Drew Carey Show
• Big Mouth

BingeNext's take

If you’re a fan of animated comedies with a quirky, offbeat sense of humor, American Dad! is a great pick to dive into. It follows the Smith family, led by the over-the-top dad Stan, his wife Francine, their kids Hayley and Steve, plus some pretty unusual housemates like Klaus the goldfish and Roger, an alien who’s always up to something wild. With 22 seasons and over 400 episodes, it’s perfect for anyone who loves long-running shows that mix absurd situations with family dynamics. The humor is a bit like Family Guy but with its own unique twist, making it feel fresh even after so many episodes. Watching it feels like hanging out with a bunch of eccentric friends who never run out of crazy stories, so it’s ideal if you want something funny and a little unpredictable to binge on.