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The Best Episodes of American Dad! Season 22

Every episode of American Dad! Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of American Dad! Season 22!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    American Dad! Season 22 Episode 2 - The Flume Flume Room
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S22:E2

    Stan struggles to appreciate Francine's niche interest in flume rides.

    Director:Josue Cervantes
    Writers:Brett Cawley, Robert Maitia

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  2. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 3 - Powering Through
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S22:E3

    Stan is determined to prove that there's no illness he can't power through, even if it ends up killing him... and everyone else.

    Director:Shawn Murray
    Writer:Jeff Kauffmann

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  3. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 1 - Aw Rats, a Pool Party
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S22:E1

    The Smiths are having a pool party! Everyone is coming, including Francine's sister and Steve's ex! Wait, is that a dead rat in the pool?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 7 - Reaper Madness
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S22:E7

    After experiencing a euphoric high from a scary story, Klaus and Hayley band together to search for their next fix.

    Director:Jennifer Graves
    Writer:Alisha Ketry

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  5. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 8 - Dude, You're Getting a Del!
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S22:E8

    Klaus becomes Snot's father figure to woo Snot's mom. Meanwhile, Hayley opens a cat café and hires Roger's infamous cat persona, Marmalade.

    Director:Tim Parsons
    Writer:Joel Hurwitz

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  6. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 9 - Where the Wild Boars Are
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S22:E9

    Jeff comes of age with the help of an old man. Roger takes care of a "special" shed.

    Director:Chris Bennett
    Writer:Kevin Tyler

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  7. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 10 - Dumbston Checks In
    6.8/10(3 votes)

    S22:E10

    Steve and Principal Lewis team up to save the school while Stan seeks out a decent meal.

    Director:Josue Cervantes
    Writer:Curtis Cook

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  8. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 12 - 400?!
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S22:E12

    Stan nearly dies on his 400th mission and returns home to realize the CIA's secret clone program has already replaced him.

    Director:John Drake O'Day
    Writer:Zachary Rosenblatt

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  9. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 13 - Tales from the Outer Frontier
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S22:E13

    In this three-part anthology of self-contained tales, the Smiths take on new roles across the harsh frontier of space, confronting mortality, purpose, and that relentless Mars dust.

    Director:Jansen Yee
    Writer:Sam Brenner

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  10. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 4 - Camera Stan
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S22:E4

    Stan thinks he has what it takes to thrive on reality TV; Klaus gets himself a Klaus.

    Director:John Drake O'Day
    Writer:Parker Deay

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  11. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 6 - The Treasure of Old Chinatown
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    S22:E6

    Steve and Bah Bah, along with a reluctant Francine, set out to discover an ancient Chinese treasure. Roger becomes an online food influencer.

    Director:Joe Daniello
    Writer:Nic Wegener

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  12. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 11 - A Donkey's Shame
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    S22:E11

    Stan and Francine drive to Vegas to confront John Mayer.

    Director:Shawn Murray
    Writer:Nicole Shabtai

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  13. American Dad! Season 22 Episode 5 - Idol Threat
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    S22:E5

    The school bully saves Steve's life at the carnival and is celebrated as a local hero by everyone but Steve.

    Director:Jansen Yee
    Writer:Soren Bowie

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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"The Flume Flume Room" is the best rated episode of "American Dad!" season 22. It scored 8/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Josue Cervantes and written by Brett Cawley, Robert Maitia, it aired on 3/1/2026. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Powering Through".