Ep 16. The Kidney Stays In The Picture

The episode titled "The Kidney Stays In The Picture" is the sixteenth episode of the seventh season of the American animated sitcom American Dad. In this episode, Stan and Francine's friend's daughter, Ashley, needs a kidney transplant, and Roger volunteers to donate one of his kidneys to save her life. However, when the time comes for the surgery, Roger panics and backs out of the operation.

Feeling guilty for letting Ashley down, Roger decides to make it up to her by posing as a director and casting her in his new movie. Meanwhile, Stan and Francine are dealing with their own problems as they struggle to find a foster home for their pet shark, Klaus, who is unhappy living in the family's swimming pool.

As Roger embarks on his filmmaking endeavor, he quickly realizes that he is in over his head and enlists the help of Steve and his friends to assist him in making the movie. With Steve as the assistant director and Hayley as the lead actress, the group sets out to create a Hollywood-worthy film.

However, as the filming progresses, Roger's true motives for making the movie come to light, causing tensions to rise among the group. Meanwhile, Stan and Francine finally find a foster home for Klaus, but it comes at a cost as they are required to move out of their house temporarily.

In typical American Dad fashion, "The Kidney Stays In The Picture" is filled with hilarious and outrageous moments as Roger's filmmaking endeavors lead to unforeseen consequences. The episode also touches on more serious themes as it explores the complexities of organ donation and the impact it can have on both the donor and the recipient.

Overall, "The Kidney Stays In The Picture" is a standout episode of American Dad's seventh season, with its unique blend of humor and heart.