| The show centers on the Smith family and the | | | | family, currently attending community college. |
| various obstacles Stan, a CIA employee, | | | | Despite her father's best efforts she has turned |
| encounters with his immediate family and in his | | | | out to be a ultra-liberal daughter. She enjoys |
| efforts to ensure the safety of his country. The | | | | recreational marijuana, usually with her on-again, |
| Smith family lives in the fictional community of | | | | off again boyfriend Jeff Fischer, and goes hiking |
| Langley Falls, Virginia in the Washington, D.C. | | | | with him. |
| Metropolitan area. The town name is a composite | | | | Steve Smith - Stan and Francine's dorky son. |
| of Langley, a community located in McLean and | | | | Steve goes to extreme measures to raise his |
| Great Falls, two unincorporated communities | | | | social status and get dates, yet he actually knows |
| located in Fairfax County. | | | | very little about relationships. Steve has come into |
| American Dad!, aired in the United States on Fox | | | | conflict with Stan, who wants Steve to follow in |
| on 6th of January 2005, thirty minutes after the | | | | his footsteps, often criticizing his nerdy friends and |
| end of Super Bowl XXXIX; the regular series | | | | habits. |
| began 1st of May 2005, after the season | | | | Klaus - The result of the CIA swapping a libidinous |
| premiere of Family Guy. | | | | East German Olympic ski-jumper's mind with that |
| List of Characters on the show | | | | of a goldfish in order to prevent him from winning |
| Stan Smith - Has worked for the CIA since the | | | | the gold medal, Klaus manifests some sadistic |
| 1980's as a "weapons expert" always on the alert | | | | tendencies, usually offering the explanation, "I'm |
| for terrorist activity. His official job title is "Deputy | | | | German!", and lusts after Francine. |
| Deputy Director" and since then his work has | | | | Roger - The sarcastic, alcoholic, surly, lonely, aloof, |
| included the interrogation of possible terrorists. | | | | and flamboyantly effeminate space alien who |
| And constantly on the look-out for terrorists. He | | | | saved Stan's life in Area 51. He spends his time |
| will do anything to protect his family. | | | | smoking, drinking and eating (mainly unhealthy |
| Francine Smith - The sweet, stereotypical trophy | | | | foods). Roger is an avid film, television and |
| housewife of Stan Smith. She has had a past life | | | | celebrity buff. |
| of drugs. She met Stan after his college days. | | | | Despite the fact it's going into its third season, |
| She keeps her own opinions and party-hearty | | | | American Dad still doesn't feel like it's found its |
| personality mostly to herself, for the sake of her | | | | tone. It feels shaky, and that's the worst thing a |
| husband's ultra-conservative views. The sweet, | | | | comic can do - let you see his insecurity. |
| stereotypical trophy housewife of Stan Smith. | | | | American Dad! is now release on DVD. |
| Hayley Smith - The teenage daughter of the | | | | |