American Dadis filled with mostly unlikable characters.
It’s what makes the show so watchable to fans of the adult cartoon series.
In their imperfections, these characters are as hilarious as they are ultimately heartwarming.
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Each character’s likability (or lack thereof) contributes to this show’s unique brand of chaotic energy.
He’s a womanizer, and frequently uses the power of the CIA for his own gratification.
The fact thatthis character is voiced by the greatPatrick Stewartdoes him no favors.
Bullock on ‘American Dad’. Photo Courtesy of TBS.
What makes Bullock so unlikable as a character is the fact that he’s so relatable.
He’s a character that’s fun to hate.
10Klaus
Klaus may be a man in the body of a fish.
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Ordinarily, such a story would be enough to make him sympathetic.
In many ways, Klaus is the villain in the background of this entire story.
While he always tries to play on characters’ sympathies, he shows his true colors often enough.
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If anyone deserves to live their life as a goldfish, it’s Klaus.
9Barry
Barry Robinson is one of Steve Smith’s best friends.
What he seems to lack in intelligence, he makes up for in sweetness.
Stan Smith on ‘American Dad.’ Photo Courtesy of TBS.
However, it’s been revealed that this adorable exterior is masked by powerful anti-psychotic drugs.
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Barry is another villain who, more often than not, remains in the background.
While he looks cute and cuddly on the outside, there’s a profound darkness underneath.
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8Stan Smith
Stan Smith may be one ofSeth MacFarlane’s least likable charactersever.
He’s a “Father Knows Best” archetype who seems to hardly know anything at all.
Unfortunately, any time he does, he immediately reverts to his old ways.
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When he’s at his best, he’s very likable.
He just isn’t always there.
7Toshi
Toshi is another one of Steve’s friends.
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He takes it all in stride, and continues to live his life out loud.
What makes Toshi lovable is the fact that he is so long-suffering.
He demonstrates time and again that his intelligence is far superior to most of his peers.
Hayley Smith from ‘American Dad.’ Photo Courtesy of TBS.
He has the ability to become a powerful villain in the context of the series.
Instead, he basically just minds his own business.
He has a chaotic home life, and a confusing relationship with his own sexuality.
Francine Smith on ‘American Dad.’ Photo Courtesy of TBS.
He is also never apologetic about his nerdiness.
Snot is lovable largely because of his friendship with Steve.
He is the glue that holds the friend group together.
Roger on ‘American Dad.’ Photo Courtesy of TBS.
5Steve
Steve Smith is another long suffering character onAmerican Dad.
His father is the worst.
It seems that no matter what Steve does, everyone around him mocks or underestimates him.
Perhaps Steve’s most likable quality is how hard he tries at everything.
He could very easily be pathetic.
Even when he sometimes is, his earnestness shines through.
His likability comes from his genuineness.
4Hayley
Hayley Smith is the burnout hippy daughter of Stan and Francine Smith.
In contrast to her strictly-conservative parents, she’s a vocal liberal.
She’s married to Jeff Fischer.
Watching Hayley grow into herself while she’s so obviously different from the rest of her family is endearing.
She has become one of the series' most relatable characters.
She isn’t above using deception to make members of her family better people.
The contradictions of her character make her very likable.
2Roger
Roger is the pansexual alien who lives in the Smith’s attic.
He considers himself an indispensable member of the Smith family.
What makes Roger lovable is the sheer chaos he embodies.
He is the definition of morally ambiguous.
The endless personas he creates throughout the series make him that much more accessible.
The ridiculous nature of his character makes him instantly likable.
