American Dad - is an animated television show that first aired in 2005. It was created by Seth MacFarlane, the same person behind Family Guy and The Cleveland Show. The show is a satirical comedy that follows the life of the Smith family, who live in the fictional town of Langley Falls, Virginia. The show's main character is Stan Smith, a CIA agent who is overly patriotic and conservative. His wife Francine is a stay-at-home mom, and they have two children, Hayley and Steve. Hayley is a liberal college student, while Steve is an awkward and nerdy high school student. The show also features several recurring characters, including Roger, an alien who lives with the Smith family and takes on various disguises to hide his true identity, and Klaus, a German-speaking goldfish who was once a human East German Olympic ski-jumper. American Dad! is known for its political satire and pop culture references, as well as its unique humor and animation style. It has been praised for its writing and voice acting, and has won several awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards.