American Dad! Roots (Season 11, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 21 min | Animation, Comedy

American Dad!

Roots (Season 11, Episode 1)

TV-14

TV Episode | 21 min | Animation, Comedy

Stan opposes the building of a new arena football stadium because his "tree father" will be cut down. Klaus recommends a specialist for Steve to help him become taller.

Directors

Shawn Murray | Ron Hughart | Brent Woods

Writers

Seth MacFarlane (created by) | Mike Barker (created by) | Matt Weitzman (created by) | Brett Cawley (written by) | Robert Maitia (written by)

Producers

Jordan Blum | Joe Chandler | Parker Deay | Kara Vallow | Nic Wegener

Editor

Rob Desales

Casting Director

Linda Lamontagne

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 25, 2016

Release date

Jan 25, 2016 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win & 29 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Seth MacFarlane Stan Smith / Roger the Alien / Reporter (voice) Stan Smith / Roger the Alien / Reporter (voice) See fewer	Family Guy (1999)
Wendy Schaal Francine Smith (voice) Francine Smith (voice) See fewer	Innerspace (1987)
Scott Grimes Steve Smith (voice) Steve Smith (voice) See fewer	American Dad! (2005)
Rachael MacFarlane Hayley Smith (voice) Hayley Smith (voice) See fewer	American Dad! (2005)
Dee Bradley Baker Klaus (voice) Klaus (voice) See fewer	American Dad! (2005)
Manu Bennett Patrucio (voice) Patrucio (voice) See fewer	30 Days of Night (2007)
Joe Buck Announcer (voice) Announcer (voice) See fewer	Fever Pitch (2005)
Kevin Dunn Councilman (voice) Councilman (voice) See fewer	Warrior (2011)
Susie Essman Esther Lonstein (voice) Esther Lonstein (voice) See fewer	Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
Edward Herrmann Councilman (voice) Councilman (voice) See fewer	Overboard (1987)
Jackie Hoffman Bird Cage Lady / City Councilwoman (voice) Bird Cage Lady / City Councilwoman (voice) See fewer	Garden State (2004)
Richard Kind Al Tuttle (voice) Al Tuttle (voice) See fewer	Inside Out (I) (2015)
Peter MacNicol Old Man Hanson (voice) Old Man Hanson (voice) See fewer	Sophie's Choice (1982)
Matt McKenna Buckle (voice) Buckle (voice) See fewer	American Dad! (2005)
Jon Polito Actor (voice) Actor (voice) See fewer	The Crow (1994)
Kevin Michael Richardson Principal Lewis / Billy (voice) Principal Lewis / Billy (voice) See fewer	Mortal Kombat (1995)
Fred Tatasciore Freddy Carconi (voice) Freddy Carconi (voice) See fewer	Team America: World Police (2004)
Alan Tudyk Dr. Kalgary (voice) Dr. Kalgary (voice) See fewer	Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Nickie Bryar Various (uncredited) Various (uncredited) See fewer	The Cable Guy (1996)