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Shortly after, a mishap involving Steve leads to Stan injuring himself. While applying a prescribed medicinal ointment—which he mistakes for a recreational activity—Stan discovers sexual self-gratification for the first time. He quickly becomes addicted, leading to secretive behavior that Steve misinterprets as disappointment in him. To cover his tracks when nearly caught, Stan blames his behavior on the corruptive influence of television and declares a public war against the medium. American Dad: Seasons 1 - 4 - TV on Google Play

is the ninth episode of the first season of the adult animated sitcom American Dad! , which originally aired on September 18, 2005. The episode centers on Stan Smith 's conservative reaction to sex education and his subsequent descent into a hypocritical addiction. Plot Summary Episode 9: A Smith in the Hand

When Steve brings home a permission slip for a sex education class, Stan is outraged by the school's curriculum and demands to teach the subject himself. His version of "the talk" is highly unrealistic and designed to demonize both sex and masturbation. Shortly after, a mishap involving Steve leads to