Created by Seth MacFarlane, this animated sitcom follows the eccentric CIA agent Stan Smith and his dysfunctional family, including an alien named Roger and a German-speaking goldfish named Klaus. What is the name of this long-running TV show?

The animated sitcom you're describing, featuring the eccentric CIA agent Stan Smith, his dysfunctional family, an alien named Roger, and a German-speaking goldfish named Klaus, is "American Dad!". Created by Seth MacFarlane, alongside Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman, the show first premiered in 2005. It quickly distinguished itself with its unique brand of humor centered around the Smith family's outlandish adventures in Langley Falls, Virginia.

Initially, "American Dad!" was conceived partly out of frustration with the 2000 United States presidential election and initially leaned into political satire, with Stan Smith's character embodying an ultra-patriotic, right-wing CIA agent. However, as the series progressed, it evolved beyond overt political commentary, focusing more on character-driven comedy and embracing absurdism. This shift allowed the show to develop its own distinct identity, separate from MacFarlane's other well-known creations like "Family Guy (Review)," by exploring the deeply flawed yet hilarious dynamics within the Smith household and their unusual residents.

The show's longevity is a testament to its enduring popularity and inventive storytelling. "American Dad!" began its run on Fox, where it aired for eleven seasons before moving to TBS for its twelfth season in 2014. After over a decade on TBS, the series made a rare return to its original network (Review), Fox, for its twenty-second season in February 2026, and has been renewed through its twenty-fifth season. Key to its success are characters like Roger, the pansexual alien who adopts countless personas, and Klaus, the goldfish with the brain of an East German Olympic ski jumper, voiced by Dee Bradley Baker, whose German accent was adopted after his initial audition for a French-speaking fish. Seth MacFarlane himself provides the voices for both Stan Smith and Roger, further cementing his creative imprint on this long-running television institution.