The Best Episodes Directed By Joe Daniello

Steve and Stan, who don't have much in common, try to bond on a road trip to Albuquerque in search of a pair of the distinctive DeLorean doors to complete a car that Stan has been building. Meanwhile, Roger, Hayley and Francine decide to have an adventure of their own, but they can't decide what to do.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Nahnatchka Khan

Father Donovan holds a Christmas play at the mall and casts Stan as Santa Claus and Roger as Jesus. But after the two get in a fight and cause a scene, Stan is kicked out of the church. Meanwhile, Hayley and Jeff adopt a child who turns out to be possessed.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Erik Sommers

With a flair for the dramatic, Roger invites Stan to attend one of his acting classes. However, tempers flare when they both audition for the same role, leaving them to duke it out for top dog. Meanwhile, Steve and his friends get into a pillow fight when they try to plan the greatest slumber party ever.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Chris McKenna

Social Services threatens to take Steve away from the family when someone files a complaint about Steve's chaotic home life.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Kevin Tyler

It’s Roger’s birthday, and he begs to be roasted, but when he ends up devastated by the jokes, he vows to pull his life together. Things take a turn for the worse when Roger takes it one step too far, causing the Smith family to go on the run

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Jonathan Fener

It’s Thanksgiving in Langley Falls, and as usual, Stan invites his half-brother, Rusty, over to show off his cornucopia of wealth and good fortune. But when Stan finds out that Rusty is far wealthier than he led on, Stan tries to take from Rusty what he feels is rightfully his. Things don’t go well, and the Smith family nearly loses it all.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Murray Miller

When Steve tries to prove himself as a macho man to Stan, he follows in Roger's footsteps and tries to change himself from the outside in with a superhero persona. Meanwhile, Francine is going through an identity crisis of her own when she receives surprising news that could change the family forever.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Rick Wiener

The Smiths get drunk at Roger's Mardi Gras party and make a pact with Bullock; Roger tries to find the person who left a pastie in the attic.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Laura McCreary

Roger loses his identity after becoming fascinated by a local dentist's wife. Meanwhile, Klaus throws a party when Stan and the kids are unable to move from being sore after working out.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Charles Suozzi

Stan goes on a mission to find out who didn't bring a gift to the CIA's Secret Santa party; Steve poses as the good boyfriend for several female classmates.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Charles Suozzi

A lunar misstep sends Roger on an unexpected detour to New Mexico.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Brett Cawley

When Stan discovers anonymous love letters written to Francine, he worries that this secret admirer could threaten their relationship.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Alisha Ketry

When Francine invites Stan's father to a party, a dark secret about the Smith family's past is revealed.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Brian Boyle

Thwarted in their efforts to secure dates for the upcoming high school prom, Steve and Snot turn to the CIA’s cloning machine to churn out two willing ladies. But, when the device produces two uber-fast-growing newborn babies, the boys must break out their fathering skills to ready them in time for prom night. Meanwhile, Stan takes home the CIA’s cloned pet, Daren the Dodo, with disastrous consequences.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Jordan Blum

Hayley is dying to be on a roller derby team, but they only will let her play if her 'sister' Steve gets to play. Meanwhile, a magical carpenter visits Stan and Francine, and Roger runs the roller rink.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Erik Richter

Steve goes to work with Stan and discovers the N.S.A.. Hayley decides to let go of being a vegetarian and eat meat for one day.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Steve Hely

Stan learns that Francine was engaged to another man before she met him, and tracks the guy down to size him up. Meanwhile, Steve can't stay away from a schizophrenic cat that literally has nine lives.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Matt Fusfeld

Stan is ecstatic--and energetic--when a coworker gives him pills that allow him to stay up all night.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Brian Boyle

Steve connects with his ne'er-do-well paternal grandfather, whom Stan despises for many reasons, not the least of which is that he never taught him to ride a bike. Meanwhile, Hayley must find an internship quickly, so Roger hires her to tend his bar.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: David Zuckerman

When Stan admits that his heroes include the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, Roger confesses that he played on the team; Reginald tries to win over Hayley by taking her to a concert.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Nahnatchka Khan

Hayley gets a job and starts to fall for a co-worker. Meanwhile, Stan chauffers Steve and Francine to a Mother-Son dance.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Teresa Hsiao

Stan has to take over Roger’s different personas after a tumor takes him out of commission. Principal Lewis pressures Steve and the school choir to do whatever it takes to win.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Jeff Kauffmann

Francine tries to relive the Smith kids' childhood by taking a group trip to the "Familyland" theme park that ends up being anything but family-friendly.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Nic Wegener

Francine wants Stan to open up emotionally, and after a few sessions with "pretend psychiatrist" Roger, he's more touchy-feely than she can handle. Meanwhile, Hayley kills the queen bee from Steve's science project, and he vows vengeance.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Dan Vebber

Hayley experiences what pregnancy would be like after Roger agrees to give birth to Jeff so he can be human again. Snot's feelings are hurt when Steve secretly signs him up for a makeover.

Director: Joe Daniello

Writer: Teresa Hsiao