Ep 13. Red October Sky

In the thirteenth episode of the third season of American Dad, entitled "Red October Sky," the CIA receives intelligence that a Soviet-era sleeper agent, who has been hibernating in the United States for thirty years, is about to awaken. In a panic, the CIA frantically searches for the agent, but their efforts are in vain as the agent awakens and goes on the run.

Meanwhile, Stan is busy preparing for the annual CIA chili cook-off, but finds himself distracted by the news of the sleeper agent. He teams up with his CIA cohorts to track down the agent, but his focus on the task at hand is constantly being diverted by his desire to win the chili cook-off.

As the hunt for the sleeper agent intensifies, tensions rise between Stan and his CIA colleagues, particularly when it becomes clear that the agent may be hiding in one of their homes. Paranoia sets in, and loyalty is put to the test as they search for the agent, with each suspecting the other of being the sleeper.

The episode is action-packed and full of humor, including scenes where Stan tries to bribe another CIA agent with a bribe of a ride on the agency's private jet in exchange for information. There are also instances of Stan and his CIA colleagues engaging in multiple confrontations and debacles as they try to locate the elusive sleeper agent.

As the episode draws to a close, the identity of the sleeper agent is revealed, and the CIA is faced with a moral dilemma. Should they capture and interrogate the agent, or should they allow her to continue her life in peace after living for decades without being activated? The episode ends with a twist that sets up future storylines for the show.

Overall, "Red October Sky" is a thrilling and entertaining episode of American Dad that showcases the show's trademark humor and satirical edge. The stakes are high, the action is fast-paced, and the characters are as hilarious and beautifully flawed as ever. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this standout episode.