| "The One That Got Away" | |
|---|---|
| American Dad! episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 5 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Tim Parsons |
| Written by | Chris McKenna Matt McKenna |
| Production code | 3AJN16 |
| Original air date | October 5, 2008 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The One That Got Away" is the second episode of the fifth season of the American animated television series American Dad!. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on October 5, 2008. In the episode, Roger's credit card is maxed out and he is certain its identity theft, but the culprit is one Roger would’ve never suspected. The idea for "The One That Got Away" came from a writer's fixation on The Big Lebowski, with the original concept including Jeff Lebowski being Roger's alter ego. The episode received mostly positive reviews from critics, with much praise going towards Roger's identity theft plot.
"The One That Got Away" was written by Chris and Matt McKenna and directed by Tim Parsons. The episode features guest performances of Diane Delano, John DiMaggio and J.K. Simmons.