[s18e3] Stan Moves - To Chicago

Stan quits the CIA on "regret leave" and moves to Chicago to start a comedy career. After bombing at an improv class and a local Pizzeria Uno—a gig sabotaged by Francine in hopes he would fail and return home—Stan is recruited by Bullock for a CIA mission. He must go undercover at Sketches and Laughing (an SNL parody) to protect star Colin Jokes from a Chinese assassination plot.

The episode features thinly veiled parodies such as Colin Jokes (Colin Jost), Lorne Mikeys (Lorne Michaels), and the network MBC (NBC). [S18E3] Stan Moves to Chicago

While often listed as Season 18 in broadcast order, it is also referred to as Season 16, Episode 3 on some platforms like TBS and Apple TV . Plot Summary Stan quits the CIA on "regret leave" and

Stan’s drive to Chicago pays homage to the sitcom Perfect Strangers , including a parody of its theme song. The episode features thinly veiled parodies such as

While the parents are away, Steve and Hayley try to convince Roger to have a "peaceful weekend" instead of his usual antics. Roger eventually poisons them so he can enjoy the quiet weekend his way, leading to a disastrous trip to the hospital. Key References & Trivia

In the American Dad! episode (originally aired May 3, 2021), Stan Smith pursues a long-abandoned dream of becoming a comedian after discovering a former college friend, Chicago Dave, became a success in the industry. Episode Overview Original Air Date: May 3, 2021 Writer: Nic Wegener (first solo writing credit) Director: Shawn Murray