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American Dad! Returns to Fox With Four-Season Pickup as New Episodes Begin

A four-season pickup secures a long runway that will carry the series past 400 episodes under the returning creative team.

AMERICAN DAD: The Smiths are having a pool party!  Everyone is coming, including Francine’s sister and Steve’s ex!  Wait, is that a dead rat in the pool? in the all-new “Aw Rats, A Pool Party” Season 20 premiere episode of AMERICAN DAD airing Sunday, Feb. 22 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. AMERICAN DAD ™ © 2026 by 20th Television
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Overview

  • The series relaunched on Fox on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, with episodes streaming on Hulu the next day as part of the network’s Animation Domination block.
  • Co-creator Matt Weitzman says at least 56 more episodes are planned, positioning the show to surpass the 400-episode milestone.
  • Seth MacFarlane remains central to the production, continuing to voice Stan and Roger as the long-time writers and artists stay in place.
  • Showrunners note tighter broadcast standards on Fox, including increased legal review and reduced profanity compared with the TBS era.
  • The premiere featured self-referential nods to the Fox homecoming and debuted an updated opening sequence, while coverage continues to vary on season numbering (identified as Season 20 by some outlets and Season 22 by others).