Ep 19. It's Good to Be the Queen
- TV14
- February 26, 2006
- 21 min
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7.1 (929)
In American Dad season 1 episode 19, titled "It's Good to Be the Queen", the Smith family is in for a big surprise when they find out that Roger, the alien who lives with them, has been hiding a secret. Roger reveals that he is actually a female alien, but he has been living as a male because he enjoys the perks of being a man in society. The family is shocked but tries to be supportive as Roger prepares for his gender transformation surgery.
Meanwhile, Stan is thrilled to hear that the CIA is planning a mission to capture a dangerous international arms dealer, and he jumps at the chance to be the lead agent on the operation. However, when Stan arrives at the mission site, he is dismayed to find that his ex-girlfriend, Agent Tanya, is also on the case. The tension between Stan and Tanya is high, and they struggle to work together to complete the mission.
As Roger begins his transformation into a female, the Smith family must learn to adapt and accept his new identity. However, things take a turn for the worse when a group of bigoted aliens arrive on Earth and threaten to harm Roger if he does not conform to their views on gender and sexuality. The Smith family must stand up for Roger and fight against the aliens, all while trying to complete the CIA mission.
With plenty of humor, action, and heart, "It's Good to Be the Queen" is a standout episode of American Dad that explores themes of gender identity and acceptance. Fans of the show are sure to love the fun and thrilling storyline, along with the touching moments between the Smith family as they learn to support one another in new and unexpected ways.