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Is American Dad! (2005) worth watching?

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Last updated October 26, 2026

American Dad! (2005) has a TMDB audience score of 7.0/10 from 2,473 votes, which reads as positive. It is a animation and comedy show rated TV-14, 22 seasons, 401 episodes. In the US it is on Hulu, Adult Swim, TBS with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

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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.

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Synopsis from TMDB.

American Dad! at a glance, data from TMDB, October 26, 2026
TMDB audience score7.0/10 (2,473 votes)
GenresAnimation, Comedy
RatedTV-14
Length22 seasons, 401 episodes
Release2005-02-06
StatusStill running
Latest air date2026-09-13
Themes TMDB tagscentral intelligence agency (cia), alien, crude humor, social satire, family conflict, adult animation
PeopleCreated by Matt Weitzman and Seth MacFarlane. Starring Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Rachael MacFarlane, Scott Grimes
Streaming (US, subscription)Hulu, Adult Swim, TBS
Free with adsAdult Swim
RentNo
BuyAmazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home

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Questions

Is American Dad! worth watching?

TMDB viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 2,473 votes, a positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.

Where can I watch American Dad!?

In the US on October 26, 2026: on Hulu, Adult Swim, TBS with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.

How long is American Dad!?

22 seasons, 401 episodes.

What is American Dad! rated?

It carries a TV-14 rating in the US.

Who is in American Dad!?

Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Rachael MacFarlane, Scott Grimes, Dee Bradley Baker.

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