Ep 7. Season's Beatings

In the episode "Season's Beatings" of American Dad season seven, the Smith family is ready for the holidays, with Stan in his Santa Claus suit and his wife, Francine, baking cookies. However, their Christmas cheer soon fizzles when they receive a letter from their neighbors, the Mullens, stating that their lights display is too bright and disruptive to the neighborhood.

This does not sit well with Stan, who takes it as a personal challenge to outdo the Mullens and create the most impressive lights display on the block. Meanwhile, Roger the alien is struggling to find a way to celebrate Christmas and decides to invent a new holiday called "Wheezus." He enlists Steve's help to create a holiday mascot, but their creation turns out to be more terrifying than festive.

As the competition between the Smiths and the Mullens heats up, things take a dark turn when Stan is injured while putting up lights. His injury leads to a series of events that reveal the true nature of the Mullens, and the Smiths are forced to stand up for what they believe in to save their Christmas spirit.

Throughout the episode, there are several comedic moments, such as Stan's obsession with creating the perfect Christmas lights display and Roger's attempts to create a new holiday. The theme of the episode revolves around the importance of holiday traditions, family, and standing up for what you believe in.

Like many episodes of American Dad, "Season's Beatings" features a mix of absurd humor and heartwarming moments. The episode has a festive feel throughout and captures the Christmas spirit, while also delivering a message about the true meaning of the holiday season. Overall, "Season's Beatings" is an entertaining and enjoyable episode of American Dad that is sure to bring a smile to viewers' faces.