Ep 19. Gorillas in the Mist

In season 6 episode 19 of American Dad titled "Gorillas in the Mist," Stan is determined to become a wildlife investigator after watching a TV show about it. He decides to travel to Africa to investigate a case of gorilla poaching, accompanied by his wife Francine, his daughter Hayley, and his friend Roger disguised as a gorilla.

Once they arrive in Africa, the group meets with an American wildlife investigator named Craig who promises to help them find the poachers. However, Stan soon realizes that Craig is actually the leader of the poachers and has been using his position to cover up his illegal activity. With the help of a local primate researcher, Jane Goodall, the group must stop Craig from continuing his poaching operations.

Meanwhile, back in Langley Falls, Steve and his friends are determined to become popular at school by creating a viral video. They enlist the help of Klaus, their talking fish, who has experience with internet fame. However, their attempts to create a viral video go awry and they end up with a video that embarrasses Steve in front of the entire school.

Throughout the episode, the group in Africa faces various challenges as they try to stop the poachers and save the gorillas, all while dealing with Francine's desire for a luxurious safari experience. The humor in the episode ranges from clever wordplay to absurd physical comedy, with plenty of pop culture references thrown in for good measure.

"Gorillas in the Mist" is an entertaining episode that showcases the show's strengths in both humor and storytelling. The plot is engaging and offers a meaningful message about conservation, while still managing to remain light-hearted and funny. The episode also highlights the unique personalities and relationships of the various characters, making it a memorable addition to the series.