The stakes are high when Stan’s boss at the CIA, (voiced by the legendary Patrick Stewart), comes over for dinner. In a classic sitcom setup, Stan is desperate to impress his superior, but there’s one major complication: a flamboyant, wine-loving grey alien living in the attic.
What’s your favorite Roger "historical flashback" from this episode? Episode 5: Roger Codger
During these early seasons, the front-page headline was a recurring satirical gag that changed every episode. The stakes are high when Stan’s boss at
"Roger Codger" is pivotal because it explores the concept of the By the end of the episode, Hayley points out that the debt Stan owed Roger (for saving his life in the series premiere) has finally been repaid. It resets their relationship, allowing them to move forward as dysfunctional equals rather than just master and "pet." Notable Trivia: During these early seasons, the front-page headline was
When Bullock nearly catches Roger, Stan loses his cool. Fed up with Roger’s laziness and the constant risk of being sent to a lab, Stan lashes out. This leads to Roger falling into a "hibernation" state that looks suspiciously like death. Panicked and thinking he’s killed his friend, Stan dumps Roger in a dumpster—only for the alien to wake up in a trash incinerator. Roger’s "Grand" Escape
Keep an ear out for Cristofani’s "Shake it Up" and "Honey Dove" by Lee Fields.
The episode concludes with a frantic chase as Stan tries to rescue Roger before the CIA finds him. In a brilliant bit of quick thinking, Stan saves Roger from discovery at by claiming Roger is actually just a "racist old lady" named Gertie. It’s a ridiculous lie that somehow works, cementing the show's penchant for absurd solutions. Why This Episode Matters