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American Dad! S8E12 — The Wrestler

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American Dad!•Season 8•Episode 12

The Wrestler

7.5/10 · 776 votesMar 4, 201222 min

Ranked #6 of 18 in Season 8•+0.2 vs season avg

When Barry (guest voice Eddie Kay Thomas) threatens Stan's old high school wrestling record, Stan enlists Roger to beat Barry and defend his small claim to fame. However, Stan is caught off-guard when Roger, not Barry, is actually the threat to Stan's record.

Directed byRodney Clouden

Written byAlan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland

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Hot Water

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The Wrestler

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Cast5

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)

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Alan R. Cohen

Alan R. Cohen

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Alan Freedland

Alan Freedland

Writer

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Rodney Clouden

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Alex Cuthbertson

Story Editor

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Matt Fusfeld

Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Wrestler" is episode 12 of American Dad! season 8. It scored 7.5/10 from 776 votes, ranking #6 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Rodney Clouden and written by Alan R. Cohen, Alan Freedland, it aired on March 4, 2012.

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