Ep 3. Dope & Faith

Stan Smith, the conservative CIA agent, is always on a mission to ensure that his country is safe. In this episode of American Dad, season 3 episode 3 titled "Dope & Faith," he is dismayed to find out that his son, Steve, has turned to drugs. He is determined to save him from a life of addiction, so he decides to take matters into his own hands.

Stan's first plan is to organize an intervention for Steve for his drug use. He invites all of Steve's friends and family members to the house, hoping that they will convince him to quit. However, things do not go according to plan. Steve becomes defensive and angry, and the intervention only makes things worse.

Meanwhile, Roger, the alien who lives with the Smith family, is struggling with his own addiction to a drug called "crack cocaine." He becomes paranoid and erratic, causing chaos in the house. Stan is torn between trying to help Steve and trying to control Roger before things get out of hand.

As the episode progresses, Stan's desperation to save Steve leads him to consider drastic measures. He turns to his faith and becomes obsessed with trying to get Steve to attend church and become religious. He even tries to force Steve to pray, but this only causes more conflict between them.

At the same time, Roger's addiction spirals out of control. He begins to believe that he is the Messiah and that he has been sent to save the world. He even starts a cult, convincing several of the neighborhood dogs to join him in his delusion.

In the end, the episode comes to a dark and unexpected conclusion. Despite Stan's efforts and his newfound faith, the family is left shattered and broken. At the same time, Roger's addiction has led him down a dangerous path, and he ends up causing a catastrophic event that threatens the entire town.

Overall, "Dope & Faith" is a thought-provoking episode of American Dad that delves into the complex issues of addiction and religion. Through the characters of Stan and Roger, the show explores the lengths that people will go to when they feel lost or desperate. Despite its comedic elements, the episode is ultimately a tragic commentary on the dangers of unchecked greed, fanaticism, and addiction.