5.3

American Dad!•Season 22•Episode 5

Idol Threat

5.3/10 · 3 votesApr 12, 202622 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 22•−1.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byJansen Yee

Written bySoren Bowie

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Seasons22

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Season 22 Episodes13

E1 7.0

Aw Rats, a Pool Party

The Flume Flume Room

Powering Through

Camera Stan

Idol Threat

The Treasure of Old Chinatown

E7 7.0

Reaper Madness

E8 7.0

Dude, You're Getting a Del!

E9 7.0

Where the Wild Boars Are

Dumbston Checks In

A Donkey's Shame

400?!

Tales from the Outer Frontier

Cast5

Seth MacFarlane

Stan Smith / Roger (voice)

Wendy Schaal

Francine Smith (voice)

Rachael MacFarlane

Hayley Smith (voice)

Scott Grimes

Steve Smith (voice)

Dee Bradley Baker

Klaus (voice)

Crew2

Jansen Yee

Director

Soren Bowie

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Idol Threat" is episode 5 of American Dad! season 22. It scored 5.3/10 from 3 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Jansen Yee and written by Soren Bowie, it aired on April 12, 2026.

Next: E6 · The Treasure of Old Chinatown Best of Season 22