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It's a standout for fans of the Smith family women, offering more substance than the average episode even if the side stories fall a bit flat. "American Dad!" Businessly Brunette (TV Episode 2020)

The episode follows as she decides to pursue a long-suppressed dream of becoming a "businesswoman" after taking off her signature headband. [S17E19] Businessly Brunette

Francine initially mocks the idea because her own mother once crushed her professional dreams. This leads to a fierce competition at a large company where both women start in the mailroom and race to land an executive job. It's a standout for fans of the Smith

Some critics felt the "competition" trope has been done many times in the series, though the specific Hayley/Francine pairing kept it fresh enough for most. This leads to a fierce competition at a

" Businessly Brunette " is actually of the animated series American Dad! (originally aired in August 2020). Critics generally view it as a solid, character-driven entry that balances "emotional catharsis and frantic lunacy". Plot Summary

While the women are at work, Stan, Steve, Snot, and Rogu deal with a chaotic side story involving Stan trying to throw a party, which features the show's signature "shock humor". Review Consensus The Good:

The Stan/Steve B-plot received mixed to negative feedback, with some viewers calling it "forgettable" or "straight out of Family Guy" due to its reliance on over-the-top violence and predictable twists.