American Dad! - Screen Scene

RE: American Dad!

Matt Zimmer — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:19:27 +0000

American Dad! "What Great Advancement!"

I was like "Are they REALLY gonna make an entire silent movie episode?" That part was indeed dreadful. But the idea of Stan first inventing sound and then color was a pretty great hook.

I have mentioned in earlier reviews that Seth MacFarlane threw his voice out a few years ago, and many of his characters, particularly Stan and Roger, sound older and weaker. Well, his voice seems to have healed nicely and Roger and Stan sound normal again. I kept meaning to bring that up in earlier reviews for this season, but since this episode didn't have much else going on, it felt okay to wait for it.

The happy ending is color. It would be weird if it weren't.

Four new seasons coming on Fox! Hooray! 3 stars.

RE: American Dad!

Matt Zimmer — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:31:50 +0000

American Dad! "Guardian"

I loved the stuff in the WarGames room, especially the lady giving Jane shade for not looking for her own replacement.

Clever reason for why Guardian couldn't get above 99.

I laughed at the lady Subhub chick wondering excitedly if Hayley wants to make out with her again. Girl gets around.

Steve's frustration at the end with the military guys was great. Also that guy should not be explaining things.

Dick's son beating him up is a super believable facet to that character.

I felt like Jackson had a good role in this episode. While he's explaining fractions, I thought the character had more nuance than usual. He was more than a homophobic joke for the first time.

My only problem with the episode is that Stan is just SO fucking stupid. In an annoying way, rather than a funny one. But at least it led somewhere funny. But that ass always works my LAST nerve.

Good episode though. 3 1/2 stars.

RE: American Dad!

Matt Zimmer — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:36:50 +0000

American Dad! "Silicon Steve"

The idea of this episode has ceepy subtext.

They've done better Lewis stuff.

I did love Hadeki giving the name "Gary" a pounding. Not sure it deserves it, but it made me laugh.

Akiko shout-out.

The subplot with the family went nowhere.

I felt kind of ick. 2 1/2 stars.

RE: American Dad!

Matt Zimmer — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:13:57 +0000

American Dad! "The Sickness"

I love Jeff's curated crew at the restaurant. Him and Tommy Tokes are friends now.

The solution that Rogu needed things that were good for tumors feels right. I laughed at Roger at the smokestack.

Klaus does a terrible Rogu.

Pretty funny. Rogu's still new enough that they COULD choose to get rid of him, so there's tension in the episode too. 3 1/2 stars.

RE: American Dad!

Matt Zimmer — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:36:21 +0000

American Dad! "Oh, Brothel, Where Art Thou?"

Not feelin' it. Everything felt redundant with previous episodes. Plus, Roger usually treats Rogu better.

Not my cuppa. 2 1/2 stars.

RE: American Dad!

Matt Zimmer — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:23:40 +0000

American Dad "Pork 'N Feelings"

I love that Craig Robinson is dating Jen-nah.

I also love Bullock's Captain Picard autograph. Dude's sexy as hell but was also a little handsy.

I feel like the climax was a little gross. And I couldn't even type that last sentence without IT being a little gross.

It was a'ight. 3 stars.

RE: American Dad!

Matt Zimmer — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:38:07 +0000

American Dad! "The Mystery Of The Missing Bazooka Shark Babe"

Denuda Tenuda is funny enough. But when the camera reveals Wheels and the Legman, we know we are in for a good one.

I love that Steve pays 4 bucks a day for the donkey head app. He was gonna cancel it 2 years ago, but now he's glad he didn't.

We all make mistakes. Some bigger than others.

Love the bit of the brakes cutting in front of the kindergarten.

People make Jell-O at home, you moron! Funny.

Sack attack! Heh.

I remember how much I love Denuda. She's a real person and will need therapy. I love her telling Hayley she can believe she was bullied by a cheerleader. Like the Jell-O thing, it is a character pointing out how ridiculous TV characters usually either talk or think.

Loved the episode. 4 1/2 stars.

RE: American Dad!

Matt Zimmer — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:29:02 +0000

American Dad! "Get Him To The Greek Life Style"

It would have been funnier if they had gotten Jason Statham to voice himself.

Laughed at Rogu in the wig with the fire extinguisher.

Weird ending. That's a good way for Stan prevent himself going to Hell (remember he sold his sold to the Devil a few seasons back).

Silliness. 3 1/2 stars.

RE: American Dad!

Matt Zimmer — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:56:52 +0000

American Dad! "The Girl Who Cried Space Jam"

I love the little kid Subhub boss.

Great getting Wayne Brady and Charles Barkley to voice themselves.

Love the Red Fox.

Loved the big demon guy calling Hayley a poseur. The public domain stuff was funny too.

Roger's costumes are amazing.

I knew based on the episode title this would be great. 4 1/2 stars.

RE: American Dad!

Matt Zimmer — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:35:15 +0000

American Dad! "The Clearview Motel"

I thought it was great. It turned out to be a high-concept episode with an excellent ending.

I love Rogu replacing Francine in the theme song.

Steve doesn't have enough gas in the tank to talk about his T-shirt. Stan likes when Steve ices him out because (Scary voice while aiming a fork at his face) he's busy with his own stuff. Great line reading from Seth MacFarlane there.

Della Tuttle believed people should go their own way and not be weird.

The Tuttles have a body type.

I love Stan's excited outgoing message: "OOO!! LEAVE A MESSAGE!!"

The bald guy with the blowdryer and comb IS sad.

Francine wishes she was this close with her family.

Loved Rogu with the make-up. That little shit. It tastes chalky just like Jeff likes.

Believe it or not Jeff sometimes feels stupid too.

Really cool episode. 4 1/2 stars.