Episode
American Dad!: Helping Handis
Overview
Stan wants Steve to be popular and goes to desperate measures giving him steroids to make him bigger, better, and part of the in-crowd at school. But when the steroids have an unexpected side effect, Steve gets a lot more attention than anyone expected. Meanwhile, after Hayley makes a movie about Francine's life as a housewife, Francine is determined to start a new career as a doctor.
Details
- Series
- American Dad!
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 14
- Air date
- 2006-04-30
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Helping Handis is Episode 14 in Season 2 of American Dad!. It aired on 2006-04-30. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 13: Roger 'n Me
When Stan goes to Atlantic City for a bachelor party and is shunned by his so-called best friend, Roger steps in and becomes Stan's new sidekick. Their friendship goes to a whole new level, but when they return home and face Francine, Stan realizes that what happens in Atlantic City doesn't necessarily stay there. Meanwhile, Hayley and Steve team up to break up a good-looking couple.
Episode 15: With Friends Like Steve's
After Steve shows a lack of interest in Stan's job, Stan replaces him with Barry, Steve's malicious friend. Barry frames Steve to eliminate him from the household, but when Steve discovers Barry's weakness, he relies on his CIA skills to save the family. Meanwhile, Roger takes an impressive keg-stand and uses it to become a fraternity brother.
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Episode 16: Tears of a Clooney
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Episode 11: Finances With Wolves
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Episode 10: Rough Trade
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Episode 9: Not Particularly Desperate Housewives
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Episode 8: Star Trek
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Episode 7: Stannie Get Your Gun
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Episode 5: Stan of Arabia (1)
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