American Dad!

Steve goes undercover as a school hall monitor, adopting the position to observe the daily routine and interactions within the school environment from within. Roger and Stan become catatonic after witnessing a grisly escalator accident, a shock that renders them unable to react or speak.

The Hall Monitor and the Lunch Lady is an episode‑style programme that follows a quirky set of characters in a school setting. Though brief, the installment blends everyday school life with unexpected twists, offering a snapshot of the series' off‑beat humour and situational comedy. The title hints at the dual focus on supervision and cafeteria staff, setting the tone for the ensuing narrative. Within this episode, Steve adopts the guise of a school hall monitor, operating covertly to observe the daily routine. Meanwhile, his companions Roger and Stan are left in a stunned, catatonic condition after they witness a gruesome accident on an escalator, an event that shocks them into silence. Steve's decision to go undercover as the hall monitor places him at the centre of the school's corridors, allowing him to blend into the background while keeping a watchful eye on students and staff. His covert presence creates a subtle tension, as he navigates the responsibilities of the role without revealing his true intentions to those around him. The impact of the escalator mishap on Roger and Stan is stark; the sight of the grisly accident renders both men virtually immobile, their minds locked in a state of shock. Their catatonic reaction underscores the severity of what they have seen, leaving them unable to respond or engage with the surrounding environment.