Ep 2. The Professor and the Coach

Stan Smith, the main protagonist of the animated sitcom American Dad, is back again with a brand-new episode from the ongoing season 18. Titled "The Professor and the Coach," this episode finds Stan grappling with his past insecurities while trying to impress a former professor.

In this episode, Stan surprises his former professor, Dr. Pelling (voiced by Lauren Tom), by inviting her to speak to his daughter's class. However, when Stan realizes that Dr. Pelling may not remember him, he becomes worried and decides to take matters into his own hands. Stan enlists the help of his friend, Coach Palmer (voiced by Jimmy Kimmel), who used to bully Stan during their time in school.

Coach Palmer agrees to help Stan, but only if he can coach Steve's junior football team to victory. Meanwhile, Roger takes on a job as a private investigator and persuades Klaus to be his partner in crime-solving. However, their first case doesn't quite go as planned.

As the episode progresses, Stan begins to become more and more obsessed with impressing Dr. Pelling. He starts studying her lectures and takes notes on everything she says. Meanwhile, Coach Palmer takes his role as Steve's football coach very seriously, pushing the team to their limits and teaching them some rather questionable lessons.

Despite Stan's best efforts, Dr. Pelling still doesn't remember him when she arrives at the school to give her lecture. However, as the lecture progresses, Stan begins to realize that he doesn't need to impress Dr. Pelling to prove his worth. He learns that he can be proud of his accomplishments regardless of whether or not anyone else recognizes them.

The episode also delves into some interesting subplots involving Roger and Klaus's detective work, as well as Francine's attempts to start an online business. These plots add an extra layer of humor to the episode and keep viewers engaged throughout.

Overall, "The Professor and the Coach" is a great addition to the American Dad canon. The episode touches on some important themes about self-worth and the pressure to impress others, all while delivering the hilarious and irreverent humor fans have come to expect from the show. With strong performances from the voice cast and a well-crafted script, this is definitely an episode worth watching.