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American Dad! - S01E04 - Francine's Flashback
 

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Francine's Flashback

 
When Stan forgets his anniversary, he arranges to have 20 hours of Francine's memory erased, but the CIA temp on duty accidentally erases 20 years. Francine, having reverted to her wild child days, moves into her old apartment with Hayley as a roommate, and ends up going to a festival with Hayley's boyfriend. Meanwhile, Steve asks a good-looking girl out, but needs his wingman, Roger, to "jump on a grenade" for him and date her ugly cousin.
 
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American Dad! / S01E04 : Francine's Flashback
Season 1, Episode 4 | Aired on May 15, 2005 | TV-14 | 25 min. | TBS
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  • American Dad! - Episode 1 - Pilot
    Episode 1
    Pilot
  • American Dad! - Episode 2 - Threat Levels
    Episode 2
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  • American Dad! - Episode 3 - Stan Knows Best
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    Episode 4
    Francine's Flashback
  • American Dad! - Episode 5 - Roger Codger
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American Dad! season 1 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a comedic turn of events, Stan forgets his and Francine's anniversary, leading to a chaotic series of attempts to cover up his mistake. He inadvertently erases 20 years of her memory using CIA technology, causing her to think it's 1985. The family embarks on a zany mission to restore her memory, with Hayley posing as Francine's roommate and Stan recreating their first meeting. Concurrently, Steve struggles with a date for his crush's friend. The episode culminates at Burning Man, where Stan's heartfelt confession eventually restores Francine's memory, reuniting the family amidst laughter and love.

Full Episode S01E04 Recap

### Opening Sequence - The episode begins with a cheerful morning scene in the Smith household, set to the theme song "Good Morning, U.S.A." - Stan Smith, a CIA agent, forgets his wedding anniversary with Francine, instead remembering the CIA fishing trip. - Stan's son, Steve, plans to go to the mall, while Roger, the alien, is reminded that he cannot leave the house. - Francine is upset about Stan forgetting their anniversary, a recurring issue in their relationship. ### At the CIA - Stan realizes he forgot the anniversary and attempts to cover it up by erasing Francine's memory of the past 20 hours using a CIA device. - However, he accidentally erases 20 years of her memory, causing her to believe it's 1985. ### Plan to Restore Memory - The family decides to recreate Francine's past to restore her memory, with Hayley posing as her roommate in her old apartment. - Stan tries to rekindle their first meeting by staging an incident with a raccoon, similar to their original encounter. ### Steve's Side Story - Steve tries to find a date for his crush Lindsay's friend Jewel, leading to various comedic mishaps. - Steve ends up going out with Lindsay but struggles to maintain the relationship. ### The Party and Burning Man - Francine throws a party at her old apartment, regressing to her teenage self. - She runs off with Hayley's boyfriend, Jeff, to Burning Man, causing further chaos. ### Stan's Attempt to Win Back Francine - Stan, dressed in casual attire, tries to win Francine back at Burning Man. - He confesses his love and mistakes, hoping to trigger her memories. ### Conclusion - Francine finally regains her memory after a moment of realization with Stan. - The family returns to normal, with Francine appreciating Stan's efforts despite the chaos.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the theme of the opening sequence?

The opening sequence features the theme song "Good Morning, U.S.A." and shows a typical morning in the Smith household.

Why does Stan Smith forget an important date?

Stan forgets his wedding anniversary with Francine, focusing instead on the CIA fishing trip.

What does Stan use to try and fix his mistake of forgetting the anniversary?

Stan uses a CIA memory-erasing device to try and erase Francine's memory of the past 20 hours.

What goes wrong with Stan's plan to erase Francine's memory?

Instead of erasing 20 hours, Stan accidentally erases 20 years of Francine's memory.

How does the family try to restore Francine's memory?

They recreate her past, with Hayley posing as Francine's roommate in her old apartment and Stan reenacting their first meeting.

What side story involves Steve in this episode?

Steve's side story is about trying to find a date for his crush Lindsay's friend Jewel.

Where does Francine go after throwing a party?

Francine runs off with Hayley's boyfriend, Jeff, to Burning Man.

How does Stan try to win Francine back at Burning Man?

Stan confesses his love and mistakes in casual attire, hoping to trigger Francine's memories.

How does Francine finally regain her memory?

Francine regains her memory after a moment of realization with Stan.

What is the outcome for the Smith family at the end of the episode?

The family returns to normal, with Francine appreciating Stan's efforts despite the chaos.

 
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