8 Best American Dad Christmas Episodes - Ranked

3. Rapture’s Delight -Season 5, Episode 9

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Rapture's Delight transforms scripture from the Bible into a gritty post-apocalyptic Mad Max-esque war between the forces of Darkness and Jesus Christ.

The Rapture occurs on Christmas Eve while Stan and Francine fornicate in the slow janitor's room in their church. When they get left behind, Stan's desperate attempts to get to Heaven offend Francine to the point where she leaves him for Jesus himself.

After a time jump, the world has been devastated by this war of good and evil. Stan is a hook-handed mercenary and the Messiah needs his help to rescue Francine from the Antichrist.

This chapter in American Dad Christmas lore has everything including some great visuals from their animation team. The action sequences and one-liners are probably some of the best gifts the series has ever given fans. Rapture’s Delight is one reason American Dad has stood the test of time, and is essential viewing from top to bottom.

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