Ep 16. When a Stan Loves a Woman

When a Stan Loves a Woman is the sixteenth episode of the second season of the hit animated sitcom American Dad. The episode originally aired on May 7, 2006, on the FOX network.

In this episode, Stan Smith, the main character, falls in love with a glamorous, wealthy woman named Debbie. Despite their vastly different lifestyles, Stan is determined to win her over. However, Debbie is not interested in him at all and only wants to use him for his CIA connections.

The episode begins with Stan and his wife Francine attending a charity auction where they encounter Debbie, who won a date with Tom Cruise. Francine becomes instantly jealous upon seeing Debbie, who is rich and beautiful. Meanwhile, Stan is smitten with Debbie and thinks she's the one for him.

When Francine accuses Stan of being shallow, Stan promises to prove his love for her and sends her on an all-expense-paid trip to the Bahamas. This gives him the freedom to pursue Debbie without any distractions from Francine.

Stan starts wooing Debbie by taking her out on fancy dates and showering her with lavish gifts. However, things take a turn when Roger, the alien who lives with the Smiths, discovers that Debbie is using Stan for his CIA connections.

Roger tells Stan the truth, but he refuses to believe it and assumes it's just jealousy on Roger's part. When Debbie invites Stan to her huge mansion, Stan tells Roger to stay behind, assuming that Debbie is going to confess her love for him.

At Debbie's mansion, Stan discovers that she really is using him and demands to know why she won't give him a chance. Debbie confesses that she is a lesbian and only uses men to get what she wants. Stan is heartbroken and leaves the mansion, only for Roger to pick him up and apologize for not believing him.

The rest of the episode focuses on Stan dealing with the aftermath of his failed relationship with Debbie. He becomes increasingly obsessed with her, unable to move on. Meanwhile, Francine returns from her trip to the Bahamas, only to find that Stan has completely transformed their home to match Debbie's mansion, much to her dismay.

As the episode comes to a close, Francine convinces Stan to move on from Debbie and reminds him of the love they share. Stan finally comes to his senses and realizes that Francine is the woman he truly loves.

Overall, When a Stan Loves a Woman is a hilarious episode that explores the theme of love and obsession. It showcases the strong bond between Stan and Francine, while also introducing a new character in Debbie who adds a fresh and funny twist to the plot. The episode is a must-watch for fans of American Dad and is sure to leave viewers laughing out loud.