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8.1/10 (1041 votes)
#1

Hurricane! (III)

S8:E2
Oct 2, 2011

When a hurricane hits Langley Falls, the Smiths fight like mad to survive in their home. The crossover starts on The Cleveland Show S03E02 The Hurricane (I) and Family Guy S10E02 Seahorse Seashell Party (II).

7.8/10 (820 votes)
#2

Virtual In-Stanity

S8:E5
Nov 20, 2011

Stan makes a desperate attempt to bond with his son by creating a busty blonde bombshell.

7.8/10 (801 votes)
#3

Season's Beatings

S8:E7
Dec 11, 2011

Father Donovan holds a Christmas play at the mall and casts Stan as Santa Claus and Roger as Jesus. But after the two get in a fight and cause a scene, Stan is kicked out of the church. Meanwhile, Hayley and Jeff adopt a child who turns out to be possessed.

7.8/10 (912 votes)
#4

Ricky Spanish

S8:E17
May 6, 2012

Roger rediscovers one of personas, Ricky Spanish, and remembers why he's the most hated person in Langley Falls. Meanwhile, the child Stan and Francine sponsored in Africa suddenly shows up on their doorstep.

neuralnomad Jan 27, 2025

*echo-like whisper* Ricky… Span… ish .. . . .

7.6/10 (708 votes)
#5

Old Stan in the Mountain

S8:E11
Feb 19, 2012

When Stan is overly enthusiastic about his hatred for old people, a hex is placed on him that turns him into a frail, old man. Meanwhile, Roger takes Francine on a road trip to a dance competition, but she soon finds out it's not what she bargained for.

Danio1972 Dec 5, 2016

Francine, I havent been entirely honest with you LOL Roger, you are insane!

7.6/10 (707 votes)
#6

Less Money, Mo' Problems

S8:E15
Mar 25, 2012

After losing patience with Hayley and Jeff for their freeloading ways, Stan bets the young couple that he and Francine can live on minimum wage for a month. Meanwhile, Steve and Roger embark on a mission to test drive the car of their dreams.

7.5/10 (657 votes)
#7

Dr. Klaustus

S8:E13
Mar 11, 2012

Roger acts as the family therapist as his alter-ego "Dr. Penguin" until he is sent out to fight the war in Iraq. Klaus decides to take Roger's role while he is away, but not without major ruckus being caused.

7.5/10 (681 votes)
#8

The Kidney Stays In the Picture

S8:E16
Apr 1, 2012

Stan fears he may not be Hayley's real father, so he goes back in time to find the truth. In doing so, he disrupts the past and must save the future.

Zook024 May 20, 2021

one of the funniest endings to an episode

7.4/10 (1310 votes)
#9

Hot Water

S8:E1
Sep 25, 2011

Stressed out by his family and his obligations, Stan decides to buy a hot tub to relieve his stress, but gets into hot water when he finds out the hot tub is evil.

BoboTheClown Nov 9, 2023

Great episode and fun fact: this was originally supposed to be a series finale as the show's product...

7.3/10 (684 votes)
#10

The Scarlett Getter

S8:E6
Nov 27, 2011

When Stan runs into his former crush from CIA boot camp, his affection for her resurfaces, which drives Francine into a jealous frenzy. By including Roger in her plan for revenge, Francine accidentally leads him straight into the arms of a dangerous alien hunter. Meanwhile, Steve is struck with good luck, when he accidentally wears Hayley’s panties to school.

Danio1972 Nov 30, 2016

Roger is hilarious! Just for goodness sake don't ever try to put one over on your Limo driver - eve...

7.3/10 (677 votes)
#11

Stanny Tendergrass

S8:E9
Jan 29, 2012

When Stan finally has enough money to afford a membership at the golf club he has worked at for the past thirty summers, his hard work and perseverance prove to be futile when the club gives a membership to Steve first. However, things are not all what they seem when Stan realizes who the club owner really is.

7.3/10 (676 votes)
#12

Wheels & the Legman and the Case of Grandpa's Key

S8:E10
Feb 12, 2012

Stan joins Roger and Steve's fictional detective agency, but he ruins the fun by being extremely incompetent at his "job." Roger demands that Steve fire Stan, but Steve cannot bring himself to do it and ends up lying to Roger. Things take a turn for the worse when Stan is kidnapped, and Steve must tell Roger the truth.

Danio1972 Dec 4, 2016

The world of make believe is so entertaining. Fish sticks are so very convincing. It looked like a ...

7.2/10 (649 votes)
#13

The Unbrave One

S8:E8
Jan 8, 2012

When Steve tries to prove himself as a macho man to Stan, he follows in Roger's footsteps and tries to change himself from the outside in with a superhero persona. Meanwhile, Francine is going through an identity crisis of her own when she receives surprising news that could change the family forever.

Danio1972 Dec 3, 2016

Steve, you should know by now Roger only cares about Roger Francines online pregnancy test was hila...

7.2/10 (649 votes)
#14

Toy Whorey

S8:E18
May 13, 2012

When Stan catches Steve playing imaginary games with his toys, he decides to take his son down to Mexico to help him become a man. But the trip takes a turn for the worse when Stan and Steve are kidnapped by a drug cartel, and it’s up to Steve to break himself and Stan out of captivity.

7.1/10 (699 votes)
#15

A Ward Show

S8:E3
Nov 6, 2011

Roger becomes Steve's legal guardian, but gets a little overzealous in the parenting department when he gets the principal fired. After getting beat up by the other teachers at the school, Steve decides to run away. Meanwhile, Stan and Francine attempt to make waves after discovering that their vacation at the biggest water park in the world fails to get their hearts pumping.

7.1/10 (645 votes)
#16

The Wrestler

S8:E12
Mar 4, 2012

When Barry (guest voice Eddie Kay Thomas) threatens Stan's old high school wrestling record, Stan enlists Roger to beat Barry and defend his small claim to fame. However, Stan is caught off-guard when Roger, not Barry, is actually the threat to Stan's record.

7.0/10 (724 votes)
#17

The Worst Stan

S8:E4
Nov 13, 2011

When Stan realizes that he might never fulfill his dream of becoming a Best Man, he convinces his last single friend, Principal Lewis to marry the school’s Superintendent and to choose him as his Best Man. Stan invites Lewis’ old friend from prison to the wedding, only to discover a secret that could prevent the wedding from happening at all. Meanwhile, Roger finds the perfect pair of shorts, and an encounter with Ricky Martin makes him question his self-confidence.

6.8/10 (753 votes)
#18

Stan's Best Friend

S8:E14
Mar 18, 2012

Despite Stan's objections, Francine buys Steve the dog he has always wanted. However, when the dog suffers a horrific accident, Stan refuses to take the pup off life support because of a traumatic childhood incident.

jujudrago Apr 9, 2023

Sweet dog life maybe though life after life.

6.8/10 (753 votes)
#1

Stan's Best Friend

S8:E14
Mar 18, 2012

Despite Stan's objections, Francine buys Steve the dog he has always wanted. However, when the dog suffers a horrific accident, Stan refuses to take the pup off life support because of a traumatic childhood incident.

jujudrago Apr 9, 2023

Sweet dog life maybe though life after life.

7.0/10 (724 votes)
#2

The Worst Stan

S8:E4
Nov 13, 2011

When Stan realizes that he might never fulfill his dream of becoming a Best Man, he convinces his last single friend, Principal Lewis to marry the school’s Superintendent and to choose him as his Best Man. Stan invites Lewis’ old friend from prison to the wedding, only to discover a secret that could prevent the wedding from happening at all. Meanwhile, Roger finds the perfect pair of shorts, and an encounter with Ricky Martin makes him question his self-confidence.

7.1/10 (699 votes)
#3

A Ward Show

S8:E3
Nov 6, 2011

Roger becomes Steve's legal guardian, but gets a little overzealous in the parenting department when he gets the principal fired. After getting beat up by the other teachers at the school, Steve decides to run away. Meanwhile, Stan and Francine attempt to make waves after discovering that their vacation at the biggest water park in the world fails to get their hearts pumping.

7.1/10 (645 votes)
#4

The Wrestler

S8:E12
Mar 4, 2012

When Barry (guest voice Eddie Kay Thomas) threatens Stan's old high school wrestling record, Stan enlists Roger to beat Barry and defend his small claim to fame. However, Stan is caught off-guard when Roger, not Barry, is actually the threat to Stan's record.

7.2/10 (649 votes)
#5

The Unbrave One

S8:E8
Jan 8, 2012

When Steve tries to prove himself as a macho man to Stan, he follows in Roger's footsteps and tries to change himself from the outside in with a superhero persona. Meanwhile, Francine is going through an identity crisis of her own when she receives surprising news that could change the family forever.

Danio1972 Dec 3, 2016

Steve, you should know by now Roger only cares about Roger Francines online pregnancy test was hila...

7.2/10 (649 votes)
#6

Toy Whorey

S8:E18
May 13, 2012

When Stan catches Steve playing imaginary games with his toys, he decides to take his son down to Mexico to help him become a man. But the trip takes a turn for the worse when Stan and Steve are kidnapped by a drug cartel, and it’s up to Steve to break himself and Stan out of captivity.

7.3/10 (684 votes)
#7

The Scarlett Getter

S8:E6
Nov 27, 2011

When Stan runs into his former crush from CIA boot camp, his affection for her resurfaces, which drives Francine into a jealous frenzy. By including Roger in her plan for revenge, Francine accidentally leads him straight into the arms of a dangerous alien hunter. Meanwhile, Steve is struck with good luck, when he accidentally wears Hayley’s panties to school.

Danio1972 Nov 30, 2016

Roger is hilarious! Just for goodness sake don't ever try to put one over on your Limo driver - eve...

7.3/10 (677 votes)
#8

Stanny Tendergrass

S8:E9
Jan 29, 2012

When Stan finally has enough money to afford a membership at the golf club he has worked at for the past thirty summers, his hard work and perseverance prove to be futile when the club gives a membership to Steve first. However, things are not all what they seem when Stan realizes who the club owner really is.

7.3/10 (676 votes)
#9

Wheels & the Legman and the Case of Grandpa's Key

S8:E10
Feb 12, 2012

Stan joins Roger and Steve's fictional detective agency, but he ruins the fun by being extremely incompetent at his "job." Roger demands that Steve fire Stan, but Steve cannot bring himself to do it and ends up lying to Roger. Things take a turn for the worse when Stan is kidnapped, and Steve must tell Roger the truth.

Danio1972 Dec 4, 2016

The world of make believe is so entertaining. Fish sticks are so very convincing. It looked like a ...

7.4/10 (1310 votes)
#10

Hot Water

S8:E1
Sep 25, 2011

Stressed out by his family and his obligations, Stan decides to buy a hot tub to relieve his stress, but gets into hot water when he finds out the hot tub is evil.

BoboTheClown Nov 9, 2023

Great episode and fun fact: this was originally supposed to be a series finale as the show's product...

7.5/10 (657 votes)
#11

Dr. Klaustus

S8:E13
Mar 11, 2012

Roger acts as the family therapist as his alter-ego "Dr. Penguin" until he is sent out to fight the war in Iraq. Klaus decides to take Roger's role while he is away, but not without major ruckus being caused.

7.5/10 (681 votes)
#12

The Kidney Stays In the Picture

S8:E16
Apr 1, 2012

Stan fears he may not be Hayley's real father, so he goes back in time to find the truth. In doing so, he disrupts the past and must save the future.

Zook024 May 20, 2021

one of the funniest endings to an episode

7.6/10 (708 votes)
#13

Old Stan in the Mountain

S8:E11
Feb 19, 2012

When Stan is overly enthusiastic about his hatred for old people, a hex is placed on him that turns him into a frail, old man. Meanwhile, Roger takes Francine on a road trip to a dance competition, but she soon finds out it's not what she bargained for.

Danio1972 Dec 5, 2016

Francine, I havent been entirely honest with you LOL Roger, you are insane!

7.6/10 (707 votes)
#14

Less Money, Mo' Problems

S8:E15
Mar 25, 2012

After losing patience with Hayley and Jeff for their freeloading ways, Stan bets the young couple that he and Francine can live on minimum wage for a month. Meanwhile, Steve and Roger embark on a mission to test drive the car of their dreams.

7.8/10 (820 votes)
#15

Virtual In-Stanity

S8:E5
Nov 20, 2011

Stan makes a desperate attempt to bond with his son by creating a busty blonde bombshell.

7.8/10 (801 votes)
#16

Season's Beatings

S8:E7
Dec 11, 2011

Father Donovan holds a Christmas play at the mall and casts Stan as Santa Claus and Roger as Jesus. But after the two get in a fight and cause a scene, Stan is kicked out of the church. Meanwhile, Hayley and Jeff adopt a child who turns out to be possessed.

7.8/10 (912 votes)
#17

Ricky Spanish

S8:E17
May 6, 2012

Roger rediscovers one of personas, Ricky Spanish, and remembers why he's the most hated person in Langley Falls. Meanwhile, the child Stan and Francine sponsored in Africa suddenly shows up on their doorstep.

neuralnomad Jan 27, 2025

*echo-like whisper* Ricky… Span… ish .. . . .

8.1/10 (1041 votes)
#18

Hurricane! (III)

S8:E2
Oct 2, 2011

When a hurricane hits Langley Falls, the Smiths fight like mad to survive in their home. The crossover starts on The Cleveland Show S03E02 The Hurricane (I) and Family Guy S10E02 Seahorse Seashell Party (II).

7.4/10 (1310 votes)

Hot Water

S8:E1
Sep 25, 2011

Stressed out by his family and his obligations, Stan decides to buy a hot tub to relieve his stress, but gets into hot water when he finds out the hot tub is evil.

BoboTheClown Nov 9, 2023

Great episode and fun fact: this was originally supposed to be a series finale as the show's product...

8.1/10 (1041 votes)

Hurricane! (III)

S8:E2
Oct 2, 2011

When a hurricane hits Langley Falls, the Smiths fight like mad to survive in their home. The crossover starts on The Cleveland Show S03E02 The Hurricane (I) and Family Guy S10E02 Seahorse Seashell Party (II).

7.1/10 (699 votes)

A Ward Show

S8:E3
Nov 6, 2011

Roger becomes Steve's legal guardian, but gets a little overzealous in the parenting department when he gets the principal fired. After getting beat up by the other teachers at the school, Steve decides to run away. Meanwhile, Stan and Francine attempt to make waves after discovering that their vacation at the biggest water park in the world fails to get their hearts pumping.

7.0/10 (724 votes)

The Worst Stan

S8:E4
Nov 13, 2011

When Stan realizes that he might never fulfill his dream of becoming a Best Man, he convinces his last single friend, Principal Lewis to marry the school’s Superintendent and to choose him as his Best Man. Stan invites Lewis’ old friend from prison to the wedding, only to discover a secret that could prevent the wedding from happening at all. Meanwhile, Roger finds the perfect pair of shorts, and an encounter with Ricky Martin makes him question his self-confidence.

7.8/10 (820 votes)

Virtual In-Stanity

S8:E5
Nov 20, 2011

Stan makes a desperate attempt to bond with his son by creating a busty blonde bombshell.

7.3/10 (684 votes)

The Scarlett Getter

S8:E6
Nov 27, 2011

When Stan runs into his former crush from CIA boot camp, his affection for her resurfaces, which drives Francine into a jealous frenzy. By including Roger in her plan for revenge, Francine accidentally leads him straight into the arms of a dangerous alien hunter. Meanwhile, Steve is struck with good luck, when he accidentally wears Hayley’s panties to school.

Danio1972 Nov 30, 2016

Roger is hilarious! Just for goodness sake don't ever try to put one over on your Limo driver - eve...

7.8/10 (801 votes)

Season's Beatings

S8:E7
Dec 11, 2011

Father Donovan holds a Christmas play at the mall and casts Stan as Santa Claus and Roger as Jesus. But after the two get in a fight and cause a scene, Stan is kicked out of the church. Meanwhile, Hayley and Jeff adopt a child who turns out to be possessed.

7.2/10 (649 votes)

The Unbrave One

S8:E8
Jan 8, 2012

When Steve tries to prove himself as a macho man to Stan, he follows in Roger's footsteps and tries to change himself from the outside in with a superhero persona. Meanwhile, Francine is going through an identity crisis of her own when she receives surprising news that could change the family forever.

Danio1972 Dec 3, 2016

Steve, you should know by now Roger only cares about Roger Francines online pregnancy test was hila...

7.3/10 (677 votes)

Stanny Tendergrass

S8:E9
Jan 29, 2012

When Stan finally has enough money to afford a membership at the golf club he has worked at for the past thirty summers, his hard work and perseverance prove to be futile when the club gives a membership to Steve first. However, things are not all what they seem when Stan realizes who the club owner really is.

7.3/10 (676 votes)

Wheels & the Legman and the Case of Grandpa's Key

S8:E10
Feb 12, 2012

Stan joins Roger and Steve's fictional detective agency, but he ruins the fun by being extremely incompetent at his "job." Roger demands that Steve fire Stan, but Steve cannot bring himself to do it and ends up lying to Roger. Things take a turn for the worse when Stan is kidnapped, and Steve must tell Roger the truth.

Danio1972 Dec 4, 2016

The world of make believe is so entertaining. Fish sticks are so very convincing. It looked like a ...

7.6/10 (708 votes)

Old Stan in the Mountain

S8:E11
Feb 19, 2012

When Stan is overly enthusiastic about his hatred for old people, a hex is placed on him that turns him into a frail, old man. Meanwhile, Roger takes Francine on a road trip to a dance competition, but she soon finds out it's not what she bargained for.

Danio1972 Dec 5, 2016

Francine, I havent been entirely honest with you LOL Roger, you are insane!

7.1/10 (645 votes)

The Wrestler

S8:E12
Mar 4, 2012

When Barry (guest voice Eddie Kay Thomas) threatens Stan's old high school wrestling record, Stan enlists Roger to beat Barry and defend his small claim to fame. However, Stan is caught off-guard when Roger, not Barry, is actually the threat to Stan's record.

7.5/10 (657 votes)

Dr. Klaustus

S8:E13
Mar 11, 2012

Roger acts as the family therapist as his alter-ego "Dr. Penguin" until he is sent out to fight the war in Iraq. Klaus decides to take Roger's role while he is away, but not without major ruckus being caused.

6.8/10 (753 votes)

Stan's Best Friend

S8:E14
Mar 18, 2012

Despite Stan's objections, Francine buys Steve the dog he has always wanted. However, when the dog suffers a horrific accident, Stan refuses to take the pup off life support because of a traumatic childhood incident.

jujudrago Apr 9, 2023

Sweet dog life maybe though life after life.

7.6/10 (707 votes)

Less Money, Mo' Problems

S8:E15
Mar 25, 2012

After losing patience with Hayley and Jeff for their freeloading ways, Stan bets the young couple that he and Francine can live on minimum wage for a month. Meanwhile, Steve and Roger embark on a mission to test drive the car of their dreams.

7.5/10 (681 votes)

The Kidney Stays In the Picture

S8:E16
Apr 1, 2012

Stan fears he may not be Hayley's real father, so he goes back in time to find the truth. In doing so, he disrupts the past and must save the future.

Zook024 May 20, 2021

one of the funniest endings to an episode

7.8/10 (912 votes)

Ricky Spanish

S8:E17
May 6, 2012

Roger rediscovers one of personas, Ricky Spanish, and remembers why he's the most hated person in Langley Falls. Meanwhile, the child Stan and Francine sponsored in Africa suddenly shows up on their doorstep.

neuralnomad Jan 27, 2025

*echo-like whisper* Ricky… Span… ish .. . . .

7.2/10 (649 votes)

Toy Whorey

S8:E18
May 13, 2012

When Stan catches Steve playing imaginary games with his toys, he decides to take his son down to Mexico to help him become a man. But the trip takes a turn for the worse when Stan and Steve are kidnapped by a drug cartel, and it’s up to Steve to break himself and Stan out of captivity.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
4 ★ 7.6 16
★ 8.4 Tearjerker
★ 7.2 Oedipal Panties
6 ★ 7.6 18
★ 8.8 Rapture's Delight
★ 7.1 An Incident at Owl Creek
3 ★ 7.5 19
★ 7.9 The Best Christmas Story Never Told
★ 7.1 Of Ice and Men
7 ★ 7.5 19
★ 8.5 For Whom the Sleigh Bell Tolls
★ 6.9 Gorillas in the Mist
2 ★ 7.4 16
★ 7.7 Bullocks to Stan
★ 7.1 Con Heir
8 ★ 7.4 18
★ 8.1 Hurricane! (III)
★ 6.8 Stan's Best Friend
5 ★ 7.4 20
★ 7.9 The One That Got Away
★ 7.0 One Little Word
10 ★ 7.3 20
★ 8.0 Faking Bad
★ 6.6 Kung Pao Turkey
9 ★ 7.3 19
★ 8.4 Lost in Space
★ 6.6 National Treasure 4: Baby Franny: She's Doing Well: The Hole Story
13 ★ 7.3 22
★ 8.6 The Two Hundred
★ 6.8 Kiss Kiss, Cam Cam
1 ★ 7.3 7
★ 7.5 Homeland Insecurity
★ 7.1 Threat Levels
11 ★ 7.2 3
★ 7.4 A Boy Named Michael
★ 7.0 Blagsnarst: A Love Story
16 ★ 7.1 20
★ 8.7 Rabbit Ears
★ 6.4 An Irish Goodbye
15 ★ 7.0 22
★ 8.1 Persona Assistant
★ 6.3 Flavortown
12 ★ 7.0 15
★ 7.6 Holy S***, Jeff's Back!
★ 4.0 American Fung
14 ★ 7.0 22
★ 7.6 The Talented Mr. Dingleberry
★ 6.5 Family Plan
21 ★ 6.9 19
★ 8.0 The Clearview Motel
★ 6.0 An Adult Woman
20 ★ 6.9 22
★ 7.6 Fellow Traveler
★ 6.1 Stretched Thin
17 ★ 6.9 24
★ 8.0 300
★ 6.2 Cheek to Cheek: A Stripper's Story
18 ★ 6.8 22
★ 7.5 Little Bonnie Ramirez
★ 5.9 Klaus and Rogu in "Thank God for Loose Rocks": An American Dad! Adventure
19 ★ 6.7 22
★ 7.4 Gold Top Nuts
★ 6.3 American Dad Graffito