Of Ice and Men

"Of Ice and Men" is a second season episode of the animated series American Dad!. The title refers to John Steinbeck's classic novel Of Mice and Men. This episode begins in the year 2045, where Klaus – who, inexplicably, has been returned to a human body – tells his grandson a bedtime story about his past: Every winter, Stan, without explanation, becomes aloof and goes off by himself for entire days or nights, which causes Francine to become depr... more

"Of Ice and Men" is a second season episode of the animated series American Dad!. The title refers to John Steinbeck's classic novel Of Mice and Men. This episode begins in the year 2045, where Klaus – who, inexplicably, has been returned to a human body – tells his grandson a bedtime story about his past: Every winter, Stan, without explanation, becomes aloof and goes off by himself for entire days or nights, which causes Francine to become depressed. During an attempt to confront Stan in their bathroom, Francine accidentally stumbles upon an underground secret passage, guarded by traps and a knight (Tom Hollander). After following him to the surface, Francine is astonished to see Stan figure skating. Stan explains that he once was a competitive figure skater, but his overzealousness lead to his partner getting injured, and as a result he is afraid of skating with other people. However, Francine convinces him that skating can be a fun couples activity, and Stan slowly begins to enjoy... less