: Reviewers from sites like Den of Geek noted the episode's surprisingly poignant conclusion, which moves Stan and Hayley back to the beach—the site of their childhood rift.
: Tyrese Gibson guest stars as a competent CIA agent who is unfortunately only valued for his appearance in the calendar.
: A fan-favorite sequence involves Roger and Steve discovering a "functioning '80s mall" hidden beneath a modern one. Official Episode Discussion: The Devil Wears a Lapel Pin
Critics and fans generally view it as a solid but sometimes "off-beat" entry, particularly for its emotional beats between Stan and Hayley.
: Some viewers at Bubbleblabber felt the episode had a different "vibe" compared to others in the season, possibly due to a newer writing team, leading to a mix of touching moments and "contrived" elements. Key Highlights
: Stan is put in charge of the annual CIA pin-up calendar . Seeking revenge for Stan's lifelong emotional negligence and his dismissal of her art, Hayley attempts to sabotage the project.
: Roger drops out of college almost immediately to obtain a Discover card . The story follows his obsession with a specific jacket he can only buy with reward points, eventually leading him to fake his own death to avoid the card's high interest rates. Critical Consensus
: Reviewers from sites like Den of Geek noted the episode's surprisingly poignant conclusion, which moves Stan and Hayley back to the beach—the site of their childhood rift.
: Tyrese Gibson guest stars as a competent CIA agent who is unfortunately only valued for his appearance in the calendar. ! The Devil Wears a Lapel Pin
: A fan-favorite sequence involves Roger and Steve discovering a "functioning '80s mall" hidden beneath a modern one. Official Episode Discussion: The Devil Wears a Lapel Pin : Reviewers from sites like Den of Geek
Critics and fans generally view it as a solid but sometimes "off-beat" entry, particularly for its emotional beats between Stan and Hayley. Official Episode Discussion: The Devil Wears a Lapel
: Some viewers at Bubbleblabber felt the episode had a different "vibe" compared to others in the season, possibly due to a newer writing team, leading to a mix of touching moments and "contrived" elements. Key Highlights
: Stan is put in charge of the annual CIA pin-up calendar . Seeking revenge for Stan's lifelong emotional negligence and his dismissal of her art, Hayley attempts to sabotage the project.
: Roger drops out of college almost immediately to obtain a Discover card . The story follows his obsession with a specific jacket he can only buy with reward points, eventually leading him to fake his own death to avoid the card's high interest rates. Critical Consensus