American Dad!: Season 8
- 2011
- 18 episodes
Let your American freak flag fly when you watch this all-new collection of outrageous episodes from the comic minds of Mike Barker, Matt Weitzman and Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Follow the adventures of CIA operative Stan Smith's quirky family as they deal with Stan and Francine's killer hot tub, Steve's lucky panties, Hayley and Jeff adopting an evil child, and Roger wrestling his way into the record books. Loaded with celebrity guest voices, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, CeeLo Green, Alyson Hannigan, Patrick Stewart, Amy Sedaris and more, American Dad! Volume 8 is a star-powered salute to patriotic parody and hardcore hilarity!
Season 8 of American Dad! premiered on September 25, 2011 and has 18 episodes, from "Hot Water" to "Toy Whorey". The last episode aired on May 13, 2012.
Where to watch American Dad!
In the United States, you can stream American Dad! on Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV and Adult Swim. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 62 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1Hot WaterAired September 25, 2011
Stressed out by his family and his obligations, Stan decides to buy a hot tub to relieve his stress, but gets into hot water when he finds out the hot tub is evil.
Guest stars
- Cee Lo Green Cee-Lo / The Hot Tub (voice)
- Gabourey Sidibe Party Girl (voice)
- Michael Peña Maguerite (voice)
- Amy Hill Mah Mah (voice)
- Sy Smith Featured Singer (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Principal Lewis (voice)
Episode 2Hurricane! (III)Aired October 2, 2011
When a hurricane hits Langley Falls, the Smiths fight like mad to survive in their home. The crossover starts on The Cleveland Show S03E02 The Hurricane (I) and Family Guy S10E02 Seahorse Seashell Party (II).
Guest stars
- Lisa Edelstein Sharri Rothberg (voice)
- Kristen Schaal Girl (voice)
- Mike Henry Cleveland Brown (voice)
- Mike Barker Terry Bates (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Principal Lewis (voice)
Episode 3A Ward ShowAired November 6, 2011
Roger becomes Steve's legal guardian, but gets a little overzealous in the parenting department when he gets the principal fired. After getting beat up by the other teachers at the school, Steve decides to run away. Meanwhile, Stan and Francine attempt to make waves after discovering that their vacation at the biggest water park in the world fails to get their hearts pumping.
Guest stars
- Tichina Arnold (voice)
- Tim Kelleher (voice)
- Sally Struthers Clara (voice)
- Anjelica Huston Superintendent Ellen Riggs (voice)
- June Diane Raphael Wife (voice)
- Jonathan Fener (voice)
- Matt E. Mixer (voice)
- Murray Miller (voice)
Episode 4The Worst StanAired November 13, 2011
When Stan realizes that he might never fulfill his dream of becoming a Best Man, he convinces his last single friend, Principal Lewis to marry the school’s Superintendent and to choose him as his Best Man. Stan invites Lewis’ old friend from prison to the wedding, only to discover a secret that could prevent the wedding from happening at all. Meanwhile, Roger finds the perfect pair of shorts, and an encounter with Ricky Martin makes him question his self-confidence.
Guest stars
- Jeff Fischer Jeff Fischer (voice)
- Anjelica Huston Superintendent Ellen Riggs (voice)
- Gregory Jbara (voice)
- JB Smoove Tracy Bryant (voice)
- Amir Talai Michael / Ross Employee (voice)
- David Herman Officer Blatt (voice)
- David Koechner Dick Reynolds (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Principal Lewis (voice)
Episode 5Virtual In-StanityAired November 20, 2011
Stan makes a desperate attempt to bond with his son by creating a busty blonde bombshell.
Guest stars
- Sarah Michelle Gellar Phyllis (voice)
- Alyson Hannigan Chelsea (voice)
- Matt Fusfeld (voice)
- Jonathan Fener (voice)
- Alex Cuthbertson (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Black Dick / Principal Lewis (voice)
- Josh Robert Thompson (voice)
- Patrick Stewart Avery Bullock (voice)
Episode 6The Scarlett GetterAired November 27, 2011
When Stan runs into his former crush from CIA boot camp, his affection for her resurfaces, which drives Francine into a jealous frenzy. By including Roger in her plan for revenge, Francine accidentally leads him straight into the arms of a dangerous alien hunter. Meanwhile, Steve is struck with good luck, when he accidentally wears Hayley’s panties to school.
Guest stars
- Sharon Lawrence Scarlett Reynolds (voice)
- Scott Mosenson (voice)
- Matt Fusfeld (voice)
- Chris Diamantopoulos (voice)
- Patrick Stewart Avery Bullock (voice)
- David Koechner Dick Reynolds (voice)
- Eddie Kaye Thomas Barry Robinson (voice)
- Curtis Armstrong Snot Lonstein (voice)
Episode 7Season's BeatingsAired December 11, 2011
Father Donovan holds a Christmas play at the mall and casts Stan as Santa Claus and Roger as Jesus. But after the two get in a fight and cause a scene, Stan is kicked out of the church. Meanwhile, Hayley and Jeff adopt a child who turns out to be possessed.
Guest stars
- Jeff Fischer Jeff Fischer (voice)
- Annie Mumolo Little Boy / Little Girl (voice)
- Jonathan Fener (voice)
- Eric Edwards Palin's Aide (voice)
- Martin Mull Father Donovan (voice)
- Murray Miller Anti-Christ (voice)
Episode 8The Unbrave OneAired January 8, 2012
When Steve tries to prove himself as a macho man to Stan, he follows in Roger's footsteps and tries to change himself from the outside in with a superhero persona. Meanwhile, Francine is going through an identity crisis of her own when she receives surprising news that could change the family forever.
Guest stars
- Jeff Fischer Jeff Fischer (voice)
- Trace Adkins Transvestite (voice)
- Eric Edelstein Big Buy Employee (voice)
- Megan Grano Lauren (voice)
- Alan R. Cohen Moviegoer (voice)
- Alex Cuthbertson (voice)
- Ari Graynor
- Don Thai Theerathada Qui Lo (voice)
Episode 9Stanny TendergrassAired January 29, 2012
When Stan finally has enough money to afford a membership at the golf club he has worked at for the past thirty summers, his hard work and perseverance prove to be futile when the club gives a membership to Steve first. However, things are not all what they seem when Stan realizes who the club owner really is.
Guest stars
- Jeff Fischer Jeff Fischer (voice)
- Hulk Hogan Hulk Hogan (voice)
- Cheech Marin Horatio (voice)
- Gabourey Sidibe Gabourey Sidibe
- André Sogliuzzo Club Employee (voice)
- Erik Durbin Reginald (voice)
- Mike Barker (voice)
- Patrick Stewart Avery Bullock (voice)
Episode 10Wheels & the Legman and the Case of Grandpa's KeyAired February 12, 2012
Stan joins Roger and Steve's fictional detective agency, but he ruins the fun by being extremely incompetent at his "job." Roger demands that Steve fire Stan, but Steve cannot bring himself to do it and ends up lying to Roger. Things take a turn for the worse when Stan is kidnapped, and Steve must tell Roger the truth.
Guest stars
- Keith Heisler (voice)
- Niecy Nash Lorraine (voice)
Episode 11Old Stan in the MountainAired February 19, 2012
When Stan is overly enthusiastic about his hatred for old people, a hex is placed on him that turns him into a frail, old man. Meanwhile, Roger takes Francine on a road trip to a dance competition, but she soon finds out it's not what she bargained for.
Guest stars
- Victor Raider-Wexler Ray (voice)
- Erik Durbin Reginald (voice)
- Patrick Stewart Avery Bullock (voice)
- David Koechner Dick Reynolds (voice)
Episode 12The WrestlerAired March 4, 2012
When Barry (guest voice Eddie Kay Thomas) threatens Stan's old high school wrestling record, Stan enlists Roger to beat Barry and defend his small claim to fame. However, Stan is caught off-guard when Roger, not Barry, is actually the threat to Stan's record.
Guest stars
- Armie Hammer Car Rental Agent (voice)
- Anne Jordan Susie (voice)
- Edward Herrmann Old Man (voice)
- Kat Purgal Girl in Bleachers (voice)
- Alex Cuthbertson (voice)
- Charles Dennis The Rabbi (voice)
- Alan R. Cohen (voice)
- Patrick Stewart Avery Bullock (voice)
Episode 13Dr. KlaustusAired March 11, 2012
Roger acts as the family therapist as his alter-ego "Dr. Penguin" until he is sent out to fight the war in Iraq. Klaus decides to take Roger's role while he is away, but not without major ruckus being caused.
Guest stars
- Jeff Fischer Jeff Fischer (voice)
- William Singer Army Office Bill (voice)
- Laura McCreary (voice)
- Leisha Hailey
- Ron Perlman Colonel (voice)
- Nick Kroll Dry Cleaner (voice)
- Mike Barker
Episode 14Stan's Best FriendAired March 18, 2012
Despite Stan's objections, Francine buys Steve the dog he has always wanted. However, when the dog suffers a horrific accident, Stan refuses to take the pup off life support because of a traumatic childhood incident.
Guest stars
- George Segal Bernie (voice)
- Joe Lo Truglio Freddy (voice)
- Kristen Schaal Librarian (voice)
- Amy Sedaris Woman's Voice / Dr. Lizzy (voice)
- Curtis Armstrong Snot Lonstein (voice)
Episode 15Less Money, Mo' ProblemsAired March 25, 2012
After losing patience with Hayley and Jeff for their freeloading ways, Stan bets the young couple that he and Francine can live on minimum wage for a month. Meanwhile, Steve and Roger embark on a mission to test drive the car of their dreams.
Guest stars
- Jeff Fischer Jeff Fischer (voice)
- David Boreanaz David Boreanaz (voice)
- Emily Deschanel Emily Deschanel (voice)
- Scott Mosenson (voice)
- Elisabeth Shue Female Detective (voice)
- Laura McCreary (voice)
- Matt E. Mixer (voice)
- Bob Odenkirk (voice)
Episode 16The Kidney Stays in the PictureAired April 1, 2012
Stan fears he may not be Hayley's real father, so he goes back in time to find the truth. In doing so, he disrupts the past and must save the future.
Guest stars
- James Babson Man #2 (voice)
- Kathy Griffin Kelly (voice)
- Heidi Sulzman (voice)
- Elon Gold (voice)
- Nathan Fillion Liver / Joel Larson (voice)
- Alex Cuthbertson (voice)
- Asa Taccone (voice)
- Matt E. Mixer Dr. Weitzman (voice)
Episode 17Ricky SpanishAired May 6, 2012
Roger rediscovers one of personas, Ricky Spanish, and remembers why he's the most hated person in Langley Falls. Meanwhile, the child Stan and Francine sponsored in Africa suddenly shows up on their doorstep.
Guest stars
- Werner Herzog Werner Herzog (voice)
- Alan Rachins Judge (voice)
- Wayne Brady Tungee (voice)
- John DiMaggio Daniel (voice)
- JB Smoove Guy #1 (voice)
- Nick Kroll Costgo Employee (voice)
- Patrick Stewart Avery Bullock (voice)
- Rose Byrne Jenny (voice)
Episode 18Toy WhoreyAired May 13, 2012
When Stan catches Steve playing imaginary games with his toys, he decides to take his son down to Mexico to help him become a man. But the trip takes a turn for the worse when Stan and Steve are kidnapped by a drug cartel, and it’s up to Steve to break himself and Stan out of captivity.
Guest stars
- Jennifer Cody Various Characters (voice)
- Dan Navarro Mexican (voice)
- Matt Fusfeld (voice)
- Elon Gold Various Characters (voice)
- Erik Durbin Mexican (voice)
- Jonathan Fener Kidnapper (voice)
- Jeff Fischer Kidnapper (voice)
- Alex Cuthbertson Puppet Guy (voice)
