Ep 18. Finances With Wolves

Stan is known for being an excellent breadwinner for his family. He always makes sure that his family has the best of everything, although his ways of achieving those things are not always legitimate. In "Finances With Wolves," Stan finds himself in a financial predicament when he loses his job.

Feeling like he has let his family down, Stan tries to keep the job loss a secret from them. He thinks he can easily find a new job and have everything return to normal. However, things do not go as planned, and Stan finds himself in a financial hole that he cannot dig his way out of without some help.

As luck would have it, a pair of Native Americans comes to his rescue. The Native Americans teach Stan the ways of the "wolf economy," where pack members work together and share everything equally. At first, Stan is hesitant to take part in their teachings, but he soon realizes that his family's survival depends on it.

Stan's wife, Francine, begins to notice some changes in her husband's behavior after he becomes involved with the Native Americans. He has sold all his possessions, including their car, and is now sleeping in the yard among the dogs. Francine sees her husband's descent into madness and decides to take matters into her own hands.

Meanwhile, Steve, the couple's teenage son, is busy trying to impress a girl at school. In his attempts to win her over, he begins to espouse Stan's newly acquired "wolf economy" philosophy. However, his attempts to impress the girl do not go as planned, and he finds himself on the outs with his family and friends.

As the episode progresses, Stan becomes more and more involved with the Native Americans and their way of life. He begins to see the benefits of the wolf economy and is convinced that it is the only way his family can survive. However, things come to a head when a group of businessmen approaches Stan with a job offer that goes against everything he has learned from the Native Americans.

The episode culminates in a showdown between Stan and the businessmen, with the wolf economy on one side and corporate America on the other. In the end, Stan must decide which path to take, with his family's well-being hanging in the balance.

"Finances With Wolves" is a hilarious and thought-provoking episode that will have viewers questioning their own relationship with money. It offers a fresh perspective on the economy and the way we think about money and possessions. With its engaging plot and lovable characters, this episode is a must-watch for fans of American Dad and anyone looking for a good laugh.