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Season 5  "1600 Candles"  5x1

Aired 16 years ago - Sep 28, 2008

The Smiths' plans to celebrate Roger's 1,600th birthday are sidetracked when Steve announces that he's finally going through puberty. Ever fearful of the thought of a Steve with raging hormones, Stan and Francine try to bypass the pains of having another teenager with experimental medicine.

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Not me. I want him to skip over puberty and jump right to 21...
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- It's a little chilly out. Wear a sweater. - Hey!
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 4
and then the crows will come.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 5
It's a package. Speaking of packages, mine's got a hair on it.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 6
- What do you want, dweeb? - Oh, no!
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 7
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 8
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 9
We have been goofing around with this one thing, but it's classified.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 10
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 11
What an angel. God took a little extra time on you, didn't he?
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 12
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 13
I'm a goddamn toddler!
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 14
for something to stop you from aging.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 15
Wow, that is weird stuff, and we are certainly gonna talk about it after my party.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 16
You just-You just took a nightstick and went, " Yeah! Yeah!"
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 17
- I'm gonna need something to grease the little one with. - What?
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 18
This is my shot! What am I gonna do?
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 19
Look at me, being escorted around town by this handsome little gentleman.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 20
- I said four! - Oh, I'm sorry. I hit three.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 21
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Hey, babe. Down here! It's me, Steve Smith.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 23
But when you see him, do me a favor. Tell him he blew it.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 24
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 25
When he gets up from his nap, he's gonna be 21.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 26
- Why? - Oh, my God!
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 27
You rat bastards!
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 28
Saints alive! Minus 14 in Minneapolis? Oh, ho! No, thank you.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 29
She's agreed to give you one more chance, and wants to meet you later today.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 30
of which I am recording secretary.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 31
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 32
It's gonna be hell for all of us.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 33
Have you ever been beaten naked in a gym shower, Stan?
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 34
they were still able to get me on all fours...
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 35
But I told them the bag stays with me!
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 36
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 37
Our little 80-year-old boy is out there, scared and all alone.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 38
- How could you let him go? - It was a real struggle. Wrestled with it. Not easy.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 39
I'm gonna spend my 1600th birthday alone-
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It does me no good after.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 41
Steve, that's crazy. We're coming down there with a shot.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 42
We've lost our son.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 43
But don't worry. Everything's gonna be fine.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 44
- Francine, remind me I'm fighting the bubble man on Thursday.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 45
Yeah, try 1600! This should have been my party!
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 46
All right. I'm gonna go get my face painted and then get the hell outta here.
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 47
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- Nice and easy. - Oh!
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Not me. I want him to skip over puberty and jump right to 21...
#2
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- It's a little chilly out. Wear a sweater. - Hey!
#3
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 4
and then the crows will come.
#4
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It's a package. Speaking of packages, mine's got a hair on it.
#5
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- What do you want, dweeb? - Oh, no!
#6
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We have been goofing around with this one thing, but it's classified.
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What an angel. God took a little extra time on you, didn't he?
#11
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I'm a goddamn toddler!
#13
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for something to stop you from aging.
#14
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Wow, that is weird stuff, and we are certainly gonna talk about it after my party.
#15
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You just-You just took a nightstick and went, " Yeah! Yeah!"
#16
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- I'm gonna need something to grease the little one with. - What?
#17
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This is my shot! What am I gonna do?
#18
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Look at me, being escorted around town by this handsome little gentleman.
#19
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- I said four! - Oh, I'm sorry. I hit three.
#20
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Hey, babe. Down here! It's me, Steve Smith.
#22
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But when you see him, do me a favor. Tell him he blew it.
#23
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When he gets up from his nap, he's gonna be 21.
#25
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- Why? - Oh, my God!
#26
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You rat bastards!
#27
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Saints alive! Minus 14 in Minneapolis? Oh, ho! No, thank you.
#28
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She's agreed to give you one more chance, and wants to meet you later today.
#29
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of which I am recording secretary.
#30
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It's gonna be hell for all of us.
#32
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Have you ever been beaten naked in a gym shower, Stan?
#33
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 34
they were still able to get me on all fours...
#34
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But I told them the bag stays with me!
#35
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Our little 80-year-old boy is out there, scared and all alone.
#37
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 38
- How could you let him go? - It was a real struggle. Wrestled with it. Not easy.
#38
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 39
I'm gonna spend my 1600th birthday alone-
#39
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It does me no good after.
#40
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Steve, that's crazy. We're coming down there with a shot.
#41
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We've lost our son.
#42
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 43
But don't worry. Everything's gonna be fine.
#43
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 44
- Francine, remind me I'm fighting the bubble man on Thursday.
#44
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 45
Yeah, try 1600! This should have been my party!
#45
Recap of American Dad! Season 5 Episode 1 (S05E01) - 46
All right. I'm gonna go get my face painted and then get the hell outta here.
#46
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- Nice and easy. - Oh!
#48
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