The Springfield Friars Club roasts Homer, with emcee Krusty the Clown introducing friends, family and their memories from past episodes.
FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.
The Simpsons S13E17 (“Gump Roast”) first aired on April 21, 2002.
In the US, The Simpsons season 13 — including this episode — is available on FX, Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, FOX One Amazon Channel, Hulu on Disney+, Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV.
The Simpsons S13E17 (“Gump Roast”) was directed by Mark Kirkland and written by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta.
Fans rate The Simpsons S13E17 (“Gump Roast”) 7.1/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.