Ep 17. Home Wrecker
- TV14
- May 8, 2011
- 21 min
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7.3 (668)
In American Dad season 6 episode 17, titled "Home Wrecker," the Smith family faces some personal turmoil when Roger's latest persona, a seductive Italian named Prego, begins to seduce each member of the family. The episode opens with Roger revealing his latest identity as Prego, complete with a bad Italian accent and suggestive behavior towards the family. Although initially amused by the new personality, the family quickly becomes disturbed by Prego's advances towards them.
Stan and Francine are the first to fall victim to Prego's charms. He seduces Francine by cooking her a delicious Italian meal and enticing her with his "sensual" dance moves. Meanwhile, Stan develops a bromance with Prego and spends all night drinking and partying with him. However, when Prego makes a move on Stan, he realizes that it's time to put an end to Roger's problematic persona.
Meanwhile, Steve becomes obsessed with cleaning the house and finds himself attracted to Prego when he offers to help him with laundry. Hayley, on the other hand, rejects Prego's advances and instead becomes fixated on finding out Roger's true motive for creating the Italian persona.
As Prego's antics become increasingly aggressive, the family decides to hold an intervention for Roger. However, when they confront him, he reveals that he has been struggling with feelings of abandonment and loneliness since his breakup with his alien lover, who left him for another alien. His behavior as Prego was a misguided attempt to fill the void left by his lost love.
Ultimately, the family helps Roger work through his grief, and he agrees to retire the Prego persona for good. The episode concludes with the Smiths enjoying a peaceful family dinner, free from the chaos of Roger's many personas.
"Home Wrecker" is a classic American Dad episode, full of the show's trademark humor and absurdity. It showcases the Smith family's dysfunctional yet loving dynamic, as they navigate the ups and downs of their unique lives. The episode also touches on themes of loss, grief, and the importance of emotional support, adding depth to the typically light-hearted show. Fans of American Dad will enjoy this episode for its clever writing, hilarious characters, and heartwarming moments.