Ep 8. Stan-Dan Deliver

In American Dad season 11 episode 8 titled "Stan-Dan Deliver", the Smith family patriarch, Stan, gets a taste of life as a delivery driver. When his son Steve wants to throw a party in the backyard, Stan offers to deliver supplies from the store. However, when he realizes he can make some extra cash by picking up and delivering items for other people, he becomes obsessed with his new side hustle. Meanwhile, Roger, the family's alien boarder, tries to break a world record and Hayley, Stan's daughter, tries to teach him how to be more empathetic.

Throughout the episode, Stan learns valuable lessons about customerservice, business ethics, and the importance of a good reputation. He encounters a colorful cast of characters while making his deliveries, including a lonely old woman, a video game addict, and a trio of high-maintenance women. As he struggles to juggle his newfound gig with his responsibilities at the CIA, he also realizes that his obsession with making money has caused him to neglect his family.

Over in the B-plot, Roger attempts to break the world record for longest time spent in a hot tub. Despite his initial confidence, he quickly discovers that staying in a hot tub for days on end is much harder than he anticipated. As he suffers from dehydration and other health issues, his friends and family try to convince him to give up. But Roger refuses to quit, determined to become a world record holder no matter the cost.

Meanwhile, Hayley tries to help Stan become more empathetic and understanding of others. She invites him to participate in an exercise where he must pretend to be a customer service representative while she plays the role of an angry customer. Stan initially struggles with the exercise, but eventually begins to see things from the customer's perspective. As he gains a greater appreciation for the challenges of customer service, he becomes determined to provide the best possible experience for his delivery clients.

Ultimately, "Stan-Dan Deliver" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that showcases the strengths of American Dad's ensemble cast. From Stan's misguided attempts at entrepreneurship to Roger's outrageous world record attempt to Hayley's attempts to teach her dad a lesson, there's something for everyone in this episode. Fans of the show will love seeing their favorite characters in new and unexpected situations, while newcomers will find plenty to enjoy in this clever and well-written episode.