"Jenny Fromdabloc" | |
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American Dad! episode | |
Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 16 |
Directed by | Bobby Bowen |
Written by | Laura McCreary |
Production code | 6AJN08 |
Original air date | April 17, 2011 |
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"Jenny Fromdabloc" (spelled "Jenny Frömdabloc" on the DVD release) is the sixteenth episode of the sixth season of the animated comedy series American Dad!. It first aired on Fox in the United States on April 17, 2011. This episode mainly centers around Steve, who tries to comfort his friend, Snot, after facing rejection from Hayley. Snot goes into a deep state of depression after realizing that Hayley does not have any feelings for him. Steve devises a plan that requires Roger to impersonate a teenage girl from New Jersey. Roger ends up developing a deeper relationship with Snot, much to the frustration of Steve. He begins to feel threatened, as Snot develops into a charismatic and arrogant individual that Steve's friends look up to. Meanwhile, Stan wishes to live a more urbane lifestyle and starts drinking martinis, but his low alcohol tolerance causes him to pass out on several occasions and run around Langley Falls in a drunk tangent.
This episode was directed by Bob Bowen and written by Laura McCreary. It received critical acclaim from many television critics, with much of the praise stemming from the main storyline and the cultural references. According to the Nielsen ratings, the episode was viewed by 4.70 million viewers and garnered a 2.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic during its initial airing. It featured guest appearances from Edward Asner and Carl Reiner, as well as several recurring voice actors and actresses for the series.