[s17e12] American Data? Apr 2026

: The boys are split into "prisoners" and "guards."

: The episode features the core voice cast, including Seth MacFarlane as Stan and Roger, and Scott Grimes as Steve.

The episode is the 12th episode of Season 17 of the animated sitcom American Dad! , which originally aired on June 29, 2020, on TBS . The episode features two distinct storylines: Main Plot: The Prison Experiment [S17E12] American Data?

: Typical of Stan's character, his "mourning" involves questionable logic and extreme overreactions, providing a darker, more grounded comedic contrast to the boys' surreal experiment. Production Context

While the boys are trapped in their experiment, deals with a more personal crisis: the death of a neighborhood dog. : The boys are split into "prisoners" and "guards

In a parody of the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment, and his friends—Snot, Barry, and Toshi—volunteer for a psychological study to earn extra cash.

: This episode was part of the 24-episode 17th season that aired throughout 2020. The episode features two distinct storylines: Main Plot:

: True to the show's chaotic nature, the experiment quickly spirals out of control as the boys take their roles far too seriously, leading to a breakdown of their friendship and escalated psychological warfare. B-Plot: Stan and the Family Dog