Bullocks to Stan

Season 1, Episode 8, Aired
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When Stan is up for a promotion, he asks his family to be on their best behavior at the CIA picnic. Unfortunately, Hayley ends up getting into a fight with Stan's boss, Bullock, which makes Stan think his chances for the promotion are ruined. But when Stan goes to Bullock's house to apologize for Hayley's behavior, he's shocked to discover Bullock's new woman.moreless
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  • Very funny episode.

    10
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    By fsaenz0125, Dec 30, 2011 Report Abuse
    When Stan is up for a promotion, he asks his family to be on their best behavior at the CIA picnic. Unfortunately, Hayley ends up getting into a fight with Stan's boss, Bullock, which makes Stan think his chances for the promotion are ruined. But when Stan goes to Bullock's house to apologize for Hayley's behavior, he's shocked to discover Bullock's new woman. In my opinion, the first episode on the show (and season 1) itself to gets a perfect score. I liked every single moments of it. Season 1 did got better after Deacon Stan, Jesus Man although there were a couple more weaker episodes. The story line was very funny. Of course, Bullock made this episode really funny. His role in this episode was very hilarious such as when was on the Smith's house singing. The other plot where Steve and Roger was calling other countries' was very funny as well. I liked the fight scene with Stan and Bullock near the end. Also, I liked the montage with Stan training Jeff. I had more funny parts for this episode. Overall 10/10.moreless

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  • Instant Classic

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    By jmbsonic555, Oct 14, 2011 Report Abuse
    When Stan is up for a promotion, he asks his family to be on their best behavior at the CIA picnic. Unfortunately, Hayley ends up getting into a fight with Stan's boss, Bullock, which makes Stan think his chances for the promotion are ruined. But when Stan goes to Bullock's house to apologize for Hayley's behavior, he's shocked to discover Bullock's new woman.

    overal, a hilarious episode

    10 out of 10

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  • superb

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    By futuramarama, Jun 26, 2011 Report Abuse
    Avery and Haley get in a fight and Stan is mad at Haley for what she said to his boss. He goes over to Bullock's house where he sees Haley, and he learns they are going out. Stan is furious, and so he tries to get Jeff to get back together with his daughter.

    What I liked: the break-up scene between Jeff and Haley, Stan trying to teach Jeff how to be more assertive (This is an apple, burying him, etc), and I really liked the outcome of the episode. It was not the best episode of the series or anything but it was really entertaining, and as such, my final grade is a B+.moreless

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  • Classic

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    By Southparkfa, Aug 16, 2010 Report Abuse
    In this episode, Stan is up for a promotion at his job, but he has to survive a CIA carnvial. Unfortunately, Hayley screws it up by being liberal to Mr. Bullock, Stan's boss. Stan then tell him to go apologize, but when he comes the next morning, he's discovered that they're dating! Also, Steve and Roger crank call other nations with Dick Chaney's Blackberry. This episode was hilarious all around, the prank calls were hilarious, especially when they *67'd by Argentina. The main plot was also hilarious with scenes like Stan's boss getting dumped right when he gives Stan his promotion. The ending with everyone getting beat up and then it turns out to be faked was a little odd, but I liked how Mr. Bullock thought Jeff was playing along, when he obviously wasn't. A classic episode for sure. 10/10 A+moreless

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  • An instant classic.

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    By ctm723, Apr 30, 2009 Report Abuse
    This episode has so many funny parts along with 3 great stortylines. The hillarious storylines are the Stan,Bullock,and Haley storyline,the storyline were Steve and Roger mess around with people with Dick Chenney's blackberry,and the Klaus commentary storyline. Some hillarious parts are when Stan finds a mistake in his own daydream and when Klaus commentates. Also it was hillarious when Roger calls a country's leader and says that he (prentending to be another country) he like likes him and then you se the country he was prank calling move real close to the country Roger was pretending to be and he gives the guy who Roger prank called a weird look and it was hillarious when Bullock was about to announce Stan's promotion and Haley broke up with him and he started crying on live tv. Overall an episode with in my top 10.moreless

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    • Although Francine is usually liberal and always supports Hayley, this episode she is against her relationship with Bullock only because of their age disparity. Edit
    • The messages on the scrolling marquee at the bottom of the screen on "C-Spin" read: "CIA Deputy Director Bullock to Nominate New Deputy-Deputy Director" "Bullock Receives Phone Call From 18 Year-Old Girlfriend, Waves to Her" "Bullock Gets Dumped by Girlfriend Who's Going Back to Her Ex-Boyfriend Jeff Because He's Totally Changed" "Bullock Breaks Down Like the Little Girl He Fancies." Edit
    • According to the DVD commentary for this episode, the "funniest line" that Klaus spoke over was: Stan: Kirk was a much better captain! Bullock: What? Stan: Nothing! Edit

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    • The episode was dedicated to Trahn "Jimmy" NG, a friend of an animator, who died in the line of duty with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police when his cruiser was struck by a speeding hit-and-run driver. Edit
    • This is the first time Bullock had a major role in an episode. Edit
    • Two connections to New Zealand in this episode: Steve and Roger tell Argentina they accidentally dialed New Zealand, and the group singing at the end of the episode is Crowded House - a New Zealand band. Edit

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    • Stan: You slept with my daughter?! Bullock: Well, actually, neither of us did much "sleeping", if you know what I mean. Edit
    • (Phone rings) Steve: (Answers phone) Hello? (Hangs up) Oh, crap. Roger: What? What's wrong? Steve: Argentina just *69'ed us. (Roger gasps) Edit
    • Waitress #1: More coffee? (Stan & Bullock enter) Jeff: Quick. Pretend you don't know me. Waitress #1: I don't know you. Jeff: Oh, I'm sorry. Jeff Fisher. Bullock: Jeff Fisher! Let's go. Time to die. Edit

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    • Jethro Tull Jeff offering to perform a blistering flute solo is a reference to hard rock band Jethro Tull, whose lead singer, Ian Anderson, is known for playing a flute. Edit
    • Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme While angry with Hayley for attempting to ruin his chance at a promotion, Stan refers to her as our "darling little 'Squeaky' Fromme" who "assassinates my career". This is a reference to Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, a member of the Manson family who attempted to assassinate President Ford. Edit
    • Fargo When Stan has his dream about killing Bullock, the killing of the passer-by is parodying Fargo. Edit

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