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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 Episode 5: Roger Codger
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What’s your favorite Roger "historical flashback" from this episode? This leads to Roger falling into a "hibernation"
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