When Bullock nearly catches Roger, Stan loses his cool. Fed up with Roger’s laziness and the constant risk of being sent to a lab, Stan lashes out. This leads to Roger falling into a "hibernation" state that looks suspiciously like death. Panicked and thinking he’s killed his friend, Stan dumps Roger in a dumpster—only for the alien to wake up in a trash incinerator. Roger’s "Grand" Escape
During these early seasons, the front-page headline was a recurring satirical gag that changed every episode. Episode 5: Roger Codger
The episode concludes with a frantic chase as Stan tries to rescue Roger before the CIA finds him. In a brilliant bit of quick thinking, Stan saves Roger from discovery at by claiming Roger is actually just a "racist old lady" named Gertie. It’s a ridiculous lie that somehow works, cementing the show's penchant for absurd solutions. Why This Episode Matters When Bullock nearly catches Roger, Stan loses his cool
"Roger Codger" is pivotal because it explores the concept of the By the end of the episode, Hayley points out that the debt Stan owed Roger (for saving his life in the series premiere) has finally been repaid. It resets their relationship, allowing them to move forward as dysfunctional equals rather than just master and "pet." Notable Trivia: Panicked and thinking he’s killed his friend, Stan
This episode reveals that the Principal's first name is Brian .