The Best Episodes Written By Joe Chandler

Every TV Episode Written by Joe Chandler Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Downtown
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Downtown

    S17:E2

    Hayley and Steve find themselves stranded in a suburban neighborhood.

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  2. Background image for Criss-Cross Applesauce: The Ballad of Billy Jesusworth
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Criss-Cross Applesauce: The Ballad of Billy Jesusworth

    S13:E17

    When Roger breaks his ankle, Francine convinces Stan to let him play in his basketball league. Meanwhile, Steve sings a song that parodies R. Kelly's "Trapped in the Closet".

    Director:Shawn Murray
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  3. Background image for Footprints
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Footprints

    S20:E18

    Stan and Roger go on a mission to leave their mark on humanity. Jeff finally deals with the reality of losing his signature hat.

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  4. Background image for Holy S***, Jeff's Back!
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #4 - Holy S***, Jeff's Back!

    S12:E13

    Jeff returns from space ... or does he? Meanwhile, Steve watches after Snot's hamster.

    Director:Tim Parsons
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  5. Background image for CIAPOW
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #5 - CIAPOW

    S12:E2

    When Bullock sends a drone to do the job Stan and his colleagues are supposed to do, Stan is determined to prove that humans are better than robots. Meanwhile, Francine and the rest of the family participate in a slow motion race against one another in the living room.

    Director:Jansen Yee
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  6. Background image for The Professor and the Coach
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #6 - The Professor and the Coach

    S20:E2

    Hayley tries to help Roger write a book.

    Director:Jansen Yee
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  7. Background image for Familyland
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Familyland

    S10:E10

    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
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  8. Background image for Stan Smith as Keanu Reeves as Stanny Utah in Point Breakers
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Stan Smith as Keanu Reeves as Stanny Utah in Point Breakers

    S13:E5

    Stan goes undercover as a surfer a la Point Break. Steve befriends a drifter, Hayley might be pregnant, and Roger wants the World Cup to be held in the backyard.

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  9. Background image for The Enlightenment of Ragi-Baba
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - The Enlightenment of Ragi-Baba

    S14:E3

    Stan and Steve become sushi chefs.

    Director:Shawn Murray
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  10. Background image for Roger Needs Dick
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Roger Needs Dick

    S17:E17

    When one of Roger's characters falls in love with Dick, it affects the whole family.

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  11. Background image for You Are Here
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - You Are Here

    S19:E15

    Roger and Steve try to save a dying mall.

    Director:Tim Parsons
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  12. Background image for The Witches of Langley
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #12 - The Witches of Langley

    S14:E9

    Steve and his friends take up witchcraft to gain power and popularity at school. Stan and Klaus become obsessed with remembering 90s bands.

    Director:Ron Hughart
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  13. Background image for Jeff and the Dank Ass Weed Factory
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Jeff and the Dank Ass Weed Factory

    S16:E5

    Jeff wins a tour through a mysterious weed factory and brings Stan along.

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  14. Background image for A Roger Story
    6.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - A Roger Story

    S19:E4

    Steve and Snot's friendship gets put to the test when their mothers start to fight.

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  15. Background image for Death By Dinner Party
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Death By Dinner Party

    S15:E8

    Francine hosts a dinner party even though a serial killer who attacks dinner parties is terrorizing the town; when the lights go out and guests start to disappear, Roger takes charge of solving the mystery of who is stalking the party.

    Director:Jansen Yee
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  16. Background image for Rubberneckers
    5.8/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Rubberneckers

    S10:E17

    Stan's co-workers at the CIA teach him about "rubbernecking," the art of checking out other women on the sly, away from the gaze of their wives. But when Stan causes a massive accident in an attempt to take a picture of an attractive jogger, he's interviewed by an intimidating insurance inspector who may rat out Stan to Francine. Meanwhile, Roger and Klaus spill wine on the Smiths' brand new couch, and vow never to tell the other family members by sitting on the stained spot for the rest of their lives.

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  17. Background image for Top of the Steve
    5.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Top of the Steve

    S15:E19

    Steve goes to boarding school, only to discover it's an all-girls school. Stan is annoyed by a parade of characters that come to take Steve's place at home.

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  18. Background image for 300
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - 300

    S17:E23

    American Dad becomes the 25th scripted primetime show in the History of Television to reach 300 episodes and Roger's past comes back to haunt him.

    Director:Tim Parsons
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  19. Background image for Klaus and Rogu in "Thank God for Loose Rocks": An American Dad! Adventure
    4.5/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Klaus and Rogu in "Thank God for Loose Rocks": An American Dad! Adventure

    S18:E5

    When the family goes to a dude ranch, Klaus and Rogu have to work together to survive in the wilderness.

    Director:Jansen Yee
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  20. Background image for Cry Baby
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Cry Baby

    S18:E20

    When Stan realizes he can't cry, he asks Steve to teach him empathy.

    Director:Jansen Yee
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Joe Chandler Ratings Summary

"Downtown" is the best rated episode written by Joe Chandler. It scored 8/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by Chris Bennett. It aired on 4/20/2020 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Criss-Cross Applesauce: The Ballad of Billy Jesusworth".