"American Dad!" A Smith in the Hand (TV Episode 2005) - IMDb
: Stan manages to convince the Senate that TV is the true enemy. [S2E2] A Smith in the Hand
As Stan's addiction spirials, he begins neglecting his family, retreating to a motel to "touch himself". When Steve eventually catches him, Stan panics and blames his behavior on the corrupting influence of television. "American Dad
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Stan refuses to let Steve attend a standard sex education class, opting to teach him a "mystery-filled" version that characterizes sex as an "ugly, moist fact". His attempts to remain a moral authority backfire when a backyard accident leaves him with a severe crotch injury. While applying a prescribed ointment—which he mistakenly uses as a lubricant—Stan accidentally discovers self-gratification and quickly becomes addicted. Stan’s "War" on Television
While Stan is preoccupied, Roger the alien grows tired of being called lazy by Hayley. To prove her wrong, he pursues a new "career" as a bartender, hoping to finally make something of himself.
The madness ends when Francine finally intervenes, explaining that sexual arousal is a natural part of life. Acknowledging her point, Stan decides to tell Steve the actual truth about sex—though he chooses to do so during a live national broadcast, much to everyone's discomfort. Side Plot: Roger the Bartender