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American Dad! S20E17 — Between a Ring and a Hardass
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American Dad!•Season 20•Episode 17

Between a Ring and a Hardass

7.8/10 · 6 votesNov 13, 202322 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 20•+0.6 vs season avg

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

Directed byJoe Daniello
Written byKevin Tyler
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Cast6

Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane

Stan Smith / Roger (voice)

Wendy Schaal

Wendy Schaal

Francine Smith (voice)

Rachael MacFarlane

Rachael MacFarlane

Hayley Smith (voice)

Scott Grimes

Scott Grimes

Steve Smith (voice)

Dee Bradley Baker

Dee Bradley Baker

Klaus (voice)

Jeff Fischer

Jeff Fischer

Jeff Fischer (voice)

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Joe Daniello

Joe Daniello

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Kevin Tyler

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Between a Ring and a Hardass" is episode 17 of American Dad! season 20. It scored 7.8/10 from 6 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Joe Daniello and written by Kevin Tyler, it aired on November 13, 2023.

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