Episode 5: Roger | Codger

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The episode concludes with a frantic chase as Stan tries to rescue Roger before the CIA finds him. In a brilliant bit of quick thinking, Stan saves Roger from discovery at by claiming Roger is actually just a "racist old lady" named Gertie. It’s a ridiculous lie that somehow works, cementing the show's penchant for absurd solutions. Why This Episode Matters Episode 5: Roger Codger

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What’s your favorite Roger "historical flashback" from this episode? It’s a ridiculous lie that somehow works, cementing

This episode reveals that the Principal's first name is Brian .

American Dad Recap: Season 1, Episode 5 – "Roger Codger" Originally aired on , " Roger Codger " is the episode where the Smith family’s dynamic truly begins to shift from "sitcom with an alien" to the chaotic, character-driven insanity we love today. The Plot: A Dinner Party Gone Wrong