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American Dad! - S03E03 - Failure is Not a Factory-Installed Option
 

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Failure is Not a Factory-Installed Option

 
Stan loses his confidence, and his job, when a car salesman gets the best of him in a negotiation. Meanwhile, Roger and Steve set up a makeshift drive-in to try to get to first base with popular schoolgirls.
 
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American Dad! / S03E03 : Failure is Not a Factory-Installed Option
Season 3, Episode 3 | Aired on September 24, 2006 | TV-14 | 25 min. | TBS
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  • American Dad! - Episode 1 - Camp Refoogee
    Episode 1
    Camp Refoogee
  • American Dad! - Episode 2 - The American Dad After School Special
    Episode 2
    The American Dad After School Special
  • American Dad! - Episode 3 - Failure is Not a Factory-Installed Option
    Episode 3
    Failure is Not a Factory-Installed Option
  • American Dad! - Episode 4 - Lincoln Lover
    Episode 4
    Lincoln Lover
  • American Dad! - Episode 5 - Dungeons and Wagons
    Episode 5
    Dungeons and Wagons
  • American Dad! - Episode 6 - Iced, Iced Babies
    Episode 6
    Iced, Iced Babies
  • American Dad! - Episode 7 - Of Ice and Men
    Episode 7
    Of Ice and Men
  • American Dad! - Episode 8 - Irregarding Steve
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    Irregarding Steve
  • American Dad! - Episode 9 - The Best Christmas Story Never Told
    Episode 9
    The Best Christmas Story Never Told
  • American Dad! - Episode 10 - Bush Comes to Dinner
    Episode 10
    Bush Comes to Dinner
  • American Dad! - Episode 11 - American Dream Factory
    Episode 11
    American Dream Factory
  • American Dad! - Episode 12 - A.T. The Abusive Terrestrial
    Episode 12
    A.T. The Abusive Terrestrial
  • American Dad! - Episode 13 - Black Mystery Month
    Episode 13
    Black Mystery Month
  • American Dad! - Episode 14 - An Apocalypse to Remember
    Episode 14
    An Apocalypse to Remember
  • American Dad! - Episode 15 - Four Little Words
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    Four Little Words
  • American Dad! - Episode 16 - When a Stan Loves a Woman
    Episode 16
    When a Stan Loves a Woman
  • American Dad! - Episode 17 - I Can't Stan You
    Episode 17
    I Can't Stan You
  • American Dad! - Episode 18 - The Magnificent Steven
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    The Magnificent Steven
  • American Dad! - Episode 19 - Joint Custody
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    Joint Custody

American Dad! season 3 episode 3 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Stan Smith realizes he has no friends and embarks on a quest for companionship, leading to a friendship with Brett Morris, who shares his interests but differs in beliefs, as Brett is an atheist. Meanwhile, Steve is duped into believing he's attending a magical school, which turns out to be a drug-making scam. Stan's desperate attempts to convert Brett to Christianity backfire, and Brett becomes a Satanist after a near-death experience. Despite the drastic change, Stan accepts Brett's new belief in his quest for friendship.

Full Episode S03E03 Recap

### Good Morning, USA! - The Smith family attends a forgettable funeral, with Father Donovan struggling to remember details about the deceased, Walter. - Stan wins a paddleboat in a raffle, but his family members are all busy, leaving him to realize he has no friends. ### Stan's Friend Quest - Stan seeks companionship but faces the harsh reality that he doesn't have any friends. - He tries to befriend his boss, Bullock, but fails. ### Steve's Magical Journey - Steve, influenced by a fortune teller, believes he's special and is going to a magical school, unaware of the deceit. - Roger plays along with Steve's fantasy, setting him up for a scam. ### Stan Meets Brett - Stan meets Brett Morris, sharing similar interests and views, quickly becoming friends. - Their friendship hits a snag when Stan discovers Brett is an atheist. ### Steve's Potion Class - Steve is tricked into a drug-making scheme, believing it's a potions class. - Roger sees an opportunity to exploit the situation for money. ### Stan's Desperate Measures - Stan tries various ways to prove God's existence to Brett, failing each time. - He decides to create a crisis in Brett's life, hoping to turn him to God. ### Steve's Hogwarts Illusion - Steve, still under the illusion, is exploited by drug dealers, mistaking them for professors from Hogwarts. ### Stan's Plan Backfires - Stan's attempts to ruin Brett's life escalate, but Brett remains resilient and positive. - Brett's life falls apart, but he still doesn't turn to God. ### Steve Realizes the Truth - A chaotic confrontation with the drug dealers leads Steve to realize he's been fooled. - Roger saves Steve, maintaining the magical illusion to exploit the situation further. ### Brett's Revelation - Brett attempts suicide, but claims to have met God and the Devil, now professing to be a Satanist. - Stan, desperate for friendship, accepts Brett's new belief, showing his willingness to compromise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stan win at the funeral?

Stan wins a paddleboat in a raffle.

Why is Stan seeking friends?

Stan realizes he has no friends and seeks companionship.

Who does Steve think he is special after visiting?

Steve believes he's special after a fortune teller's influence.

What common interests do Stan and Brett share?

Stan and Brett share interests in paddleboats and similar political views.

How is Steve tricked during his magical journey?

Steve is tricked into a drug-making scheme, believing it's a potions class.

What challenge does Stan face with Brett?

Stan struggles with Brett being an atheist.

How does Stan try to prove God's existence to Brett?

Stan attempts various methods, like showing sunsets and discussing miracles, to prove God's existence.

What is Steve's illusion about Hogwarts?

Steve is under the illusion that he's attending Hogwarts, a magical school.

How does Stan's plan to help Brett backfire?

Stan's attempts to ruin Brett's life escalate but don't lead Brett to God.

What realization does Brett have after his suicide attempt?

Brett claims to have met God and the Devil and becomes a Satanist.

 
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