Ep 15. The Shrink

The Shrink is the fifteenth episode of the tenth season of American Dad. The episode follows the Smith family and their therapist, Dr. Ray Petit as they undergo a therapy session. The episode begins with Stan and Francine Smith in a therapy session with Dr. Ray Petit. While Francine is open and forthcoming with her issues, Stan is hesitant to share his problems with the therapist. Meanwhile, Roger, who is pretending to be a maid, overhears the therapy session and decides to offer his services as a therapist to the family.

Roger starts seeing the Smiths one by one, acting as their therapist. However, his unorthodox methods only make things worse, and he ends up making things worse in the long run by pushing the family members even further apart. Meanwhile, Dr. Petit's sessions with the Smiths are starting to show results, with both Francine and Stan opening up to him about their problems. However, the Doctor is seen to have ulterior motives, as he is secretly recording their sessions and working to exploit their vulnerabilities for his own gain.

As the therapy sessions progress, Roger becomes envious of the progress made by Dr. Petit and decides to sabotage his work. He starts setting up pranks and tricks to make the Smith family doubt Dr. Petit's credibility. In the end, the family realizes that Roger is acting as their therapist and confronts him about his actions. Meanwhile, Dr. Petit's own actions are exposed by the Smiths, and he is forced to flee the scene.

In the final scene, the Smiths come to terms with their issues and begin to rebuild their relationships. The episode ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that therapy is often a crucial step in resolving issues within a family.

Overall, The Shrink is a well-written and humorous episode that tackles the important issue of mental health. The episode's ability to balance heavy themes with humor is a testament to its skillful writing, and its message about the importance of therapy is an important one. Fans of American Dad will undoubtedly enjoy this episode for its clever writing and character development, and it is a must-watch for anyone interested in exploring mental health issues within a comedic context.