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Is American Dad! (2005) worth watching?
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.

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.
| TMDB audience score | 7.0/10 (2,473 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Animation, Comedy |
| Rated | TV-14 |
| Length | 22 seasons, 401 episodes |
| Release | 2005-02-06 |
| Status | Still running |
| Latest air date | 2026-09-13 |
| Themes TMDB tags | central intelligence agency (cia), alien, crude humor, social satire, family conflict, adult animation |
| People | Created by Matt Weitzman and Seth MacFarlane. Starring Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Rachael MacFarlane, Scott Grimes |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Hulu, Adult Swim, TBS |
| Free with ads | Adult Swim |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You like to settle into a series: 22 seasons, 401 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Hulu, Adult Swim)
If you like it, try
- Solar Opposites (2020), TMDB 7.8/10
- Archer (2009), TMDB 7.9/10
- Robot Chicken (2005), TMDB 7.6/10
- Family Guy (1999), TMDB 7.4/10
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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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.