The twentieth season of American Dad!, an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman, constitutes the 2023–2024 broadcast cycle of the series. The season continues to follow the Smith family—Stan, a conservative CIA operative; his wife Francine; their children Hayley and Steve; an extraterrestrial houseguest, Roger; and the family’s pet goldfish‑turned‑smart‑talking‑head, Klaus—along with recurring characters in a satirical portrayal of American suburban life and politics.
Production and broadcast
- Production companies: The season was produced by Bento Box Entertainment in association with 20th Century Fox Television (now 20th Century Studios) and Fuzzy Door Productions.
- Network: Season 20 aired on the cable network TBS, which has been the series’ home in the United States since 2014 after its move from Fox.
- Premiere and conclusion: The season premiered on TBS in March 2023 and concluded in early 2024. (Exact dates vary by market and are documented in official TBS press releases.)
- Episode count: The season consists of 22 episodes, consistent with the series’ typical episode order for recent seasons.
Reception
Critical and audience reception for the twentieth season was generally consistent with earlier seasons, noting the show’s continued reliance on its established character dynamics and political satire. Viewership figures placed the season among the higher‑rated animated programs on cable during its broadcast period.
Home media and streaming
Episodes from season 20 have been made available for purchase through digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, and Google Play. As of 2024, the season is also accessible for streaming to TBS subscribers via the network’s on‑demand service and through the Hulu platform, where earlier seasons of American Dad! are archived.
Continuity
Season 20 follows season 19 and precedes season 21 in the overall series chronology. It maintains the show’s episodic format, with each episode typically running for approximately 22 minutes.
Note: Specific air‑date details and episode titles are drawn from publicly released television schedules and official series documentation.