American Dad! - 10 Most Uncomfortable Episodes

10. Bully For Steve

Stan Smith is a famously proud person, and, as the archetypal all-American everyman, is very conscious of his outward reputation, which he believes is reflected in his family.

So when his son, Steve, doesn't seem to be growing up into the go-getting jock that Stan wants him to be, the man reflects on his own childhood, realising that it took being bullied to toughen him up.

From this, Stan concludes that Steve needs a bully of his own, and who better to star in his utterly fool proof plan? Why, himself... of course.

While the concept itself is nothing but humorous, the nature of bullying plays out weirdly accurately here. Steve is afraid to go to school, walk around town, or even tell his teachers who is bullying him for fear of harsher treatment by said bully.

If you've ever experienced bullying first-hand, these scenes will certainly hit home, despite them being used for comedic purposes.