Home Wrecker
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"Home Wrecker" is the seventeenth episode of the sixth season of American Dad!
. It aired on Fox
in the United States on May 8, 2011. This episode mainly centers around the couple of Stan
and Francine
, whom become divided over the architectural style wanted for the renovation of their kitchen
. Greg and Terry, the Smiths' gay neighbors, intervene in the situation. Greg and Terry criticize the strength of Stan and Francine's marriage, much to their frustration. A bet is made in regards to the Smiths' rocky relationship: if Terry and Greg were to win the bet, they would receive the marriage license
of Stan and Francine. Meanwhile, Steve, his friends, and Principal Lewis take advantage of Barry's proficient ability to count cards; however things become awry when they try to remove Lewis of his cut.
This episode was written by Alan Freedland and Alan R. Cohen, and directed by Joe Daniello
. It was met with mixed reception from television critics, who went on to criticize the episode's humor. During its initial airing, the episode was viewed by 3.29 million households and achieved a 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic, according to the Nielson ratings. It featured a guest appearance from Maurice LaMarche
, as well as several recurring voice actors and actresses for the series.
Stan and Francine have a minor disagreement when they both choose white for the new color but pick different shades but things start to fall about when Francine wants a modern kitchen while Stan wants a traditional one. With Greg and Terry present, Stan overrides Francine with the contractor, insisting on his kitchen choice. Francine retaliates by asking the contractor to put a bay window in the kitchen. When Stan finds out, they start to bicker but when they notice Greg and Terry watching pretend that everything is still fine.
As the remodel spreads through the house, Stan and Francine's marital harmony breaks down until they finally divide the house in two, each decorating in their chosen style. Not satisfied, they each attempt to drive the other out of the house until they erect a block wall between the two halves of the house, inside and out. As the rest of the family spends one holiday after another with first Francine, then Stan, they leave the other alone and miserable. After several days of being alone, they hear each other across the wall and cannot bear to be apart any longer. They tear down the wall and agree to return the house the way it used to be, despite it being fallen apart from tearing down the wall.
Meanwhile at Pearl Bailey High School, when Principal Lewis knocks a box of candy out of Barry's hands, Barry is quickly able to determine what was lost. Deciding to test Barry, Principal Lewis runs through a deck of cards and Barry is successful in determining the remaining cards. Principal Lewis takes the boys out to a gambling house where he turns Barry loose at the blackjack table where he quickly wins big. But when Principal Lewis leaves them stuck in the car while he goes to a strip club, the boys decide to strike out on their own. They are successful until Principal Lewis finds them and threatens to sell them out, exposing Principal Lewis who owes the casino money. Lewis blurts that the kids were counting cards and the casino owner orders that they all be shot. Fleeing the casino's goons, they hide behind a trash can until the goons empty their weapons. Barry betrays Principal Lewis by claiming the goons are out of ammunition when they are really not. Principal Lewis bursts out in confidence but is shot in the shoulder as the goons leave. Barry then places his finger into Principal Lewis' bullet wound as part of his revenge.
. However just two days before its planned airing, it was announced by the executive of the entertainment division of the Fox Broadcasting Company that the event was pushed back until next season, due to a series of tornadoes that killed nearly 300 people in the Southern United States
.
In addition to the regular cast, voice actor Maurice LaMarche
guest starred in the episode. Recurring voice actors Curtis Armstrong
, Daisuke Suzuki
and Eddie Kaye Thomas
guest starred as Steve's friends in the episode, while Kevin Michael Richardson
would return to play his part as Principal Lewis. Jeff Fischer
returns to resume his role as Hayley's husband while writer Mike Barker would return to play his part as Terry Bates. In addition to his roles of Stan and Roger, series creator Seth MacFarlane
reprised his role of Greg Corbin. Armstrong, Suzuki, Thomas, Fischer, and Richardson previously reprised their roles in the season six episode "Jenny Fromdabloc
", while Barker previously reprised his role in the season six episode "The People vs. Martin Sugar
".
" in the 1978 musical film, Grease
. Francine and Stan closely resembled to that of Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko, whom were played by Olivia Newton-John
and John Travolta
, respectively. The episode's subplot is a parodical combination of the 1988 comedy film Rain Man
and the 2008 drama film
21
. The British film director and producer Alfred Hitchcock
was referenced in the episode, in which he can be seen at the strip club where Principal Lewis goes to as a silhouette
.
This episode satirizes several stereotypes in regards to the homosexual community, particularly among gay men
. Among these stereotypes include, their love for musicals, their love for redecorating and their love for the finer things in life (Terry's reference to olives at Mediterranean temperature). The scene in which Stan and Francine divides the house to fit their needs is similar to the style of that seen in the television sitcom The Brady Bunch
.
Several songs were satirized and parodied in the episode. Toshi sings in English when singing with Steve, Snot, and Barry "Yah Mo B There
". The music that binds Fran and Stan sounds like Barry Mann´s "Who Put The Bomp
".
, Bob's Burgers
, and its sister shows Family Guy
and The Cleveland Show
. It was viewed by over 3.29 million viewers, despite airing simultaneously with 60 Minutes
on CBS
, Dateline
on NBC
, and America's Funniest Home Videos
on ABC
. The total viewership of "Home Wrecker" was the lowest of the season, and it also became the lowest rated episode in the series' history. It garnered a 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic, according to the Nielson ratings. The total viewership and ratings for the episode were significantly down from the previous episode, "Jenny Fromdabloc
", which was viewed by 4.74 million viewers and received a 2.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Television critics were polarized with the episode. Rowan Kaiser of The A.V. Club
was impartial on the episode, ultimately giving it a 'C+' grade. This would be the second lowest grade of the night: "Home Wrecker" went on to score higher than The Simpsons episode "Homer Scissorhands
" but score lower than Family Guy episode "The Big Bang Theory", the Bob's Burgers episode "Weekend at Mort's", and The Cleveland Show episode "Your Show of Shows
". Kaiser called it "a [fucking] weird episode of American Dad". He expressed discontentment for the episode's humor, saying that there was a excessive tendency to use meta-jokes. Kaiser also felt that the episode was over-saturated with humor. More criticism stemmed into the show's use of Roger in the episode, as he wrote: "Roger is sadly generally lacking [...] as is the manic pacing of most American Dad episodes. I like that they try weird random [shit], but I don't think it really succeeded here." In his review for "Home Wrecker", Rowan Kaiser concluded that the episode "wasn't a total waste". He continued: "There are some good bits, most notable a montage as Francine and Stan celebrate various holidays apart from one another over the course of a week." Dyana Maria of Daemon's TV reacted positively to the episode. Despite giving criticism in regards to the humor of the episode, Maria felt that it was a decent showing of the series, and expressed enjoyment of the episode's main plot and subplot.
American Dad!
American Dad! is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane and owned by Underdog Productions and Fuzzy Door Productions. It is produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television...
. It aired on Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
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in the United States on May 8, 2011. This episode mainly centers around the couple of Stan
Stan Smith (American Dad!)
Stan Smith is a character from the animated television series American Dad!. Stan is a Central Intelligence Agency officer. Although once a case officer, he is now a weapons expert. Stan is voiced by the series' creator and executive producer, Seth MacFarlane.-Summary:Stan Smith born 12 February,...
and Francine
Francine Smith
Francine Smith is a fictional character on the animated television series American Dad!. She is the wife of Stan Smith and the mother of Steve and Hayley. Francine is voiced by Wendy Schaal.-Fictional character biography:...
, whom become divided over the architectural style wanted for the renovation of their kitchen
Kitchen
A kitchen is a room or part of a room used for cooking and food preparation.In the West, a modern residential kitchen is typically equipped with a stove, a sink with hot and cold running water, a refrigerator and kitchen cabinets arranged according to a modular design. Many households have a...
. Greg and Terry, the Smiths' gay neighbors, intervene in the situation. Greg and Terry criticize the strength of Stan and Francine's marriage, much to their frustration. A bet is made in regards to the Smiths' rocky relationship: if Terry and Greg were to win the bet, they would receive the marriage license
Marriage license
A marriage license is a document issued, either by a church or state authority, authorizing a couple to marry. The procedure for obtaining a license varies between countries and has changed over time...
of Stan and Francine. Meanwhile, Steve, his friends, and Principal Lewis take advantage of Barry's proficient ability to count cards; however things become awry when they try to remove Lewis of his cut.
This episode was written by Alan Freedland and Alan R. Cohen, and directed by Joe Daniello
Joe Daniello
Joseph "Joe" Daniello is an American animation director. Daniello is most notably known for directing several episodes of the television series American Dad. Daniello has also worked as a storyboard artist for multiple animated television shows, including Invader Zim, The Fairly OddParents,...
. It was met with mixed reception from television critics, who went on to criticize the episode's humor. During its initial airing, the episode was viewed by 3.29 million households and achieved a 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic, according to the Nielson ratings. It featured a guest appearance from Maurice LaMarche
Maurice LaMarche
Maurice LaMarche is an Emmy Award winning Canadian-American voice actor and former stand up comedian. He is best known for his voicework in Futurama as Kif Kroker, as Egon Spengler in The Real Ghostbusters, Verminous Skumm and Duke Nukem in Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Big Bob Pataki in Hey...
, as well as several recurring voice actors and actresses for the series.
Plot
After Hayley is hit in the forehead with a plate from the cabinet, she and Jeff start arguing over their new checks. Stan admonishes Jeff and Hayley about their bickering and points out Stan and Francine's romantic harmony. Hearing from Roger that Greg and Terry just remodeled their kitchen, Hayley, Jeff, Stan and Francine head over to take a look. Admiring the new kitchen, they consider their own remodel but Greg and Terry tell them their marriage could not handle the strain. Stan takes up the challenge; if they can remodel without breaking up, Greg and Terry will pay for the remodel. If they fail, Greg and Terry get the Smiths' marriage license.Stan and Francine have a minor disagreement when they both choose white for the new color but pick different shades but things start to fall about when Francine wants a modern kitchen while Stan wants a traditional one. With Greg and Terry present, Stan overrides Francine with the contractor, insisting on his kitchen choice. Francine retaliates by asking the contractor to put a bay window in the kitchen. When Stan finds out, they start to bicker but when they notice Greg and Terry watching pretend that everything is still fine.
As the remodel spreads through the house, Stan and Francine's marital harmony breaks down until they finally divide the house in two, each decorating in their chosen style. Not satisfied, they each attempt to drive the other out of the house until they erect a block wall between the two halves of the house, inside and out. As the rest of the family spends one holiday after another with first Francine, then Stan, they leave the other alone and miserable. After several days of being alone, they hear each other across the wall and cannot bear to be apart any longer. They tear down the wall and agree to return the house the way it used to be, despite it being fallen apart from tearing down the wall.
Meanwhile at Pearl Bailey High School, when Principal Lewis knocks a box of candy out of Barry's hands, Barry is quickly able to determine what was lost. Deciding to test Barry, Principal Lewis runs through a deck of cards and Barry is successful in determining the remaining cards. Principal Lewis takes the boys out to a gambling house where he turns Barry loose at the blackjack table where he quickly wins big. But when Principal Lewis leaves them stuck in the car while he goes to a strip club, the boys decide to strike out on their own. They are successful until Principal Lewis finds them and threatens to sell them out, exposing Principal Lewis who owes the casino money. Lewis blurts that the kids were counting cards and the casino owner orders that they all be shot. Fleeing the casino's goons, they hide behind a trash can until the goons empty their weapons. Barry betrays Principal Lewis by claiming the goons are out of ammunition when they are really not. Principal Lewis bursts out in confidence but is shot in the shoulder as the goons leave. Barry then places his finger into Principal Lewis' bullet wound as part of his revenge.
Production and development
"Home Wrecker" was originally intended to air as the eighteenth episode of the sixth season of American Dad!, airing a week after the third part of a fictional crossover event between American Dad!, The Cleveland Show, and Family GuyHurricane!
"Hurricane!" is the second episode of the seventh season of the animated comedy series American Dad!. It aired on Fox in the United States on October 2, 2011. The episode plot mainly revolves around the Smith family, who prepare for evacuation in response to an oncoming hurricane. Reluctant to...
. However just two days before its planned airing, it was announced by the executive of the entertainment division of the Fox Broadcasting Company that the event was pushed back until next season, due to a series of tornadoes that killed nearly 300 people in the Southern United States
April 25–28, 2011 tornado outbreak
An extremely large and violent tornado outbreak, the largest tornado outbreak ever recorded, and popularly known as the 2011 Super Outbreak, occurred from April 25 to 28, 2011. The outbreak affected the Southern, Midwestern, and Northeastern United States, leaving catastrophic destruction in...
.
In addition to the regular cast, voice actor Maurice LaMarche
Maurice LaMarche
Maurice LaMarche is an Emmy Award winning Canadian-American voice actor and former stand up comedian. He is best known for his voicework in Futurama as Kif Kroker, as Egon Spengler in The Real Ghostbusters, Verminous Skumm and Duke Nukem in Captain Planet and the Planeteers, Big Bob Pataki in Hey...
guest starred in the episode. Recurring voice actors Curtis Armstrong
Curtis Armstrong
Curtis Armstrong is an American actor best known for his portrayal as Booger in the Revenge of the Nerds movies, as Herbert Viola on Moonlighting, and as famed record producer Ahmet Ertegün in the film Ray.-Early life:...
, Daisuke Suzuki
Daisuke Suzuki
is the songwriter of J-Pop group Girl Next Door.He debuted as Rubii in 1998. He is also the voice of Toshii on American Dad....
and Eddie Kaye Thomas
Eddie Kaye Thomas
Eddie Kaye Thomas is an American film, television, and stage actor who rose to prominence in 1999 as Paul Finch in the American Pie film series.-Early life:Thomas was born in Staten Island, NY...
guest starred as Steve's friends in the episode, while Kevin Michael Richardson
Kevin Michael Richardson
Kevin Michael Richardson is an American actor and voice actor who currently stars as Cleveland Brown, Jr. in The Cleveland Show...
would return to play his part as Principal Lewis. Jeff Fischer
Jeff Fischer (actor)
Jeff Fischer is an American voice actor known for his work in commercials, cartoons, and video games. In 2005 he was chosen to announce the Teen Choice Awards....
returns to resume his role as Hayley's husband while writer Mike Barker would return to play his part as Terry Bates. In addition to his roles of Stan and Roger, series creator Seth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane
Seth Woodbury MacFarlane is an American animator, writer, comedian, producer, actor, singer, voice actor, and director best known for creating the animated sitcoms Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show, for which he also voices many of the shows' various characters.A native of Kent,...
reprised his role of Greg Corbin. Armstrong, Suzuki, Thomas, Fischer, and Richardson previously reprised their roles in the season six episode "Jenny Fromdabloc
Jenny Fromdabloc
"Jenny Fromdabloc" is the sixteenth episode of the sixth season of the animated comedy series American Dad!. It first aired on Fox in the United States on April 17, 2011. This episode mainly centers around Steve, who tries and comforts his friend, Snot, after facing rejection from Hayley...
", while Barker previously reprised his role in the season six episode "The People vs. Martin Sugar
The People vs. Martin Sugar
The People vs. Martin Sugar is the seventh episode of the sixth season of American Dad! It aired on Fox in the United States on December 5, 2010.-Plot:...
".
Cultural references
"Home Wrecker" contains several references relating to music, media, film, and other pop culture phenomenon. The musical number that was performed by the Smith family is a parody to the performance of the song "We Go TogetherWe Go Together
We Go Together is an album by American country music artists George Jones and Tammy Wynette. This album was released on November 13, 1971 on the Epic Records label. This is Jones' first album with Epic and this is also Jones' first album with then wife Tammy Wynette...
" in the 1978 musical film, Grease
Grease (film)
Grease is a 1978 American musical film directed by Randal Kleiser and based on Warren Casey's and Jim Jacobs's 1971 musical of the same name about two lovers in a 1950s high school. The film stars John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, and Jeff Conaway...
. Francine and Stan closely resembled to that of Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko, whom were played by Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John AO, OBE is a singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA...
and John Travolta
John Travolta
John Joseph Travolta is an American actor, dancer and singer. Travolta first became known in the 1970s, after appearing on the television series Welcome Back, Kotter and starring in the box office successes Saturday Night Fever and Grease...
, respectively. The episode's subplot is a parodical combination of the 1988 comedy film Rain Man
Rain Man
Rain Man is a 1988 drama film written by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass and directed by Barry Levinson. It tells the story of an abrasive and selfish yuppie, Charlie Babbitt, who discovers that his estranged father has died and bequeathed all of his multimillion-dollar estate to his other son,...
and the 2008 drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
21
21 (2008 film)
21 is a 2008 drama film directed by Australian director Robert Luketic and stars Jim Sturgess, Kevin Spacey, Laurence Fishburne, Kate Bosworth, Liza Lapira, Jacob Pitts, and Aaron Yoo. The film is inspired by the true story of the MIT Blackjack Team as told in Bringing Down the House, the...
. The British film director and producer Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KBE was a British film director and producer. He pioneered many techniques in the suspense and psychological thriller genres. After a successful career in British cinema in both silent films and early talkies, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood...
was referenced in the episode, in which he can be seen at the strip club where Principal Lewis goes to as a silhouette
Silhouette
A silhouette is the image of a person, an object or scene consisting of the outline and a basically featureless interior, with the silhouetted object usually being black. Although the art form has been popular since the mid-18th century, the term “silhouette” was seldom used until the early decades...
.
This episode satirizes several stereotypes in regards to the homosexual community, particularly among gay men
LGBT stereotypes
Stereotypes about lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are conventional, formulaic generalizations, opinions, or images about persons based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Stereotypes and homophobia are a learned outlook, i.e...
. Among these stereotypes include, their love for musicals, their love for redecorating and their love for the finer things in life (Terry's reference to olives at Mediterranean temperature). The scene in which Stan and Francine divides the house to fit their needs is similar to the style of that seen in the television sitcom The Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch
The Brady Bunch is an American sitcom created by Sherwood Schwartz and starring Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, and Ann B. Davis. The series revolved around a large blended family...
.
Several songs were satirized and parodied in the episode. Toshi sings in English when singing with Steve, Snot, and Barry "Yah Mo B There
Yah Mo B There
"Yah Mo B There" is an R&B song by American singers James Ingram and Michael McDonald. It was written by Ingram, McDonald, Rod Temperton, and producer Quincy Jones. The originally appeared on Ingram's 1983 album It's Your Night, released on Jones' Qwest Records label. It was released as a single in...
". The music that binds Fran and Stan sounds like Barry Mann´s "Who Put The Bomp
Who Put the Bomp
Who Put The Bomp was a rock music fanzine edited and published by Greg Shaw from 1970-79. Later its name was shortened to "Bomp!". Shaw was one of the first and best known rock fanzine editors. Active in science fiction fandom as a young man, he became familiar with fanzines...
".
Reception
"Home Wrecker" first aired on May 8, 2011 in the United States as part of the animated television night on Fox. Like with much of the latter half of the season, the episode was first in the animation television line-up. It was succeeded by episodes of The SimpsonsThe Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
, Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers is an American animated television sitcom, which premiered on January 9, 2011 on the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series was created by Loren Bouchard and focuses on the Belcher family, who runs a hamburger restaurant. On April 7, 2011, Bob's Burgers was renewed for a second season...
, and its sister shows Family Guy
Family Guy
Family Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog Brian...
and The Cleveland Show
The Cleveland Show
The Cleveland Show is an American animated television series that premiered on September 27, 2009, as a part of the "Animation Domination" lineup on Fox in the United States...
. It was viewed by over 3.29 million viewers, despite airing simultaneously with 60 Minutes
60 Minutes
60 Minutes is an American television news magazine, which has run on CBS since 1968. The program was created by producer Don Hewitt who set it apart by using a unique style of reporter-centered investigation....
on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
, Dateline
Dateline NBC
Dateline NBC, or Dateline, is a U.S. weekly television newsmagazine broadcast by NBC. It previously was NBC's flagship news magazine, but now focuses on true crime stories. It airs Friday at 9 p.m. EST and after football season on Sunday at 7 p.m. EST.-History:Dateline is historically notable for...
on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
, and America's Funniest Home Videos
America's Funniest Home Videos
America's Funniest Home Videos is an American reality television program on ABC in which viewers are able to send in humorous homemade videotapes. The most common videos usually feature slapstick physical comedy arising from incidents, accidents and mishaps...
on ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
. The total viewership of "Home Wrecker" was the lowest of the season, and it also became the lowest rated episode in the series' history. It garnered a 1.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic, according to the Nielson ratings. The total viewership and ratings for the episode were significantly down from the previous episode, "Jenny Fromdabloc
Jenny Fromdabloc
"Jenny Fromdabloc" is the sixteenth episode of the sixth season of the animated comedy series American Dad!. It first aired on Fox in the United States on April 17, 2011. This episode mainly centers around Steve, who tries and comforts his friend, Snot, after facing rejection from Hayley...
", which was viewed by 4.74 million viewers and received a 2.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
Television critics were polarized with the episode. Rowan Kaiser of The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club is an entertainment newspaper and website published by The Onion. Its features include reviews of new films, music, television, books, games and DVDs, as well as interviews and other regular offerings examining both new and classic media and other elements of pop culture. Unlike its...
was impartial on the episode, ultimately giving it a 'C+' grade. This would be the second lowest grade of the night: "Home Wrecker" went on to score higher than The Simpsons episode "Homer Scissorhands
Homer Scissorhands
"Homer Scissorhands" is the twentieth episode of the 22nd season of The Simpsons. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on May 8, 2011. Kristen Schaal guest stars in the episode as Taffy. This major episode sees Milhouse dating Taffy after Lisa rejected his romantic confession...
" but score lower than Family Guy episode "The Big Bang Theory", the Bob's Burgers episode "Weekend at Mort's", and The Cleveland Show episode "Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows is a live 90-minute variety show that appeared weekly in the United States on NBC , from February 25, 1950, until June 5, 1954, featuring Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca....
". Kaiser called it "a [fucking] weird episode of American Dad". He expressed discontentment for the episode's humor, saying that there was a excessive tendency to use meta-jokes. Kaiser also felt that the episode was over-saturated with humor. More criticism stemmed into the show's use of Roger in the episode, as he wrote: "Roger is sadly generally lacking [...] as is the manic pacing of most American Dad episodes. I like that they try weird random [shit], but I don't think it really succeeded here." In his review for "Home Wrecker", Rowan Kaiser concluded that the episode "wasn't a total waste". He continued: "There are some good bits, most notable a montage as Francine and Stan celebrate various holidays apart from one another over the course of a week." Dyana Maria of Daemon's TV reacted positively to the episode. Despite giving criticism in regards to the humor of the episode, Maria felt that it was a decent showing of the series, and expressed enjoyment of the episode's main plot and subplot.