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The Simpsons S13E21 Frying Game

★ 8.6 · ESSENTIAL May 19, 2002 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S13E21: Frying Game

The episode in brief

Homer's community service for threatening an endangered species involves helping a kindly senior, who meets an untimely death.

FAN DESK VERDICT An all-timer. This is the episode you show someone to explain why The Simpsons matters — clear the evening and watch it properly.

Snapshots

3 STILLs
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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Michael Polcino
WRITTEN BY John Swartzwelder

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S13E21

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8.6
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S13E21 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S13E21 air?

The Simpsons S13E21 (“Frying Game”) first aired on May 19, 2002.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S13E21?

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.

Who guest stars in The Simpsons S13E21?

Guest stars include Carmen Electra (Carmen Electra (voice)), Frances Sternhagen (Mrs. Bellamy (voice)), Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Agnes Skinner / First Old Lady / Brandine (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S13E21?

The Simpsons S13E21 (“Frying Game”) was directed by Michael Polcino and written by John Swartzwelder.

Is The Simpsons S13E21 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S13E21 (“Frying Game”) 8.6/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 13
EPISODES13E21
AIREDMay 19, 2002
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORMichael Polcino
WRITERSJohn Swartzwelder
FAN RATING★ 8.6
TMDB★ 6.5 · 27 votes
VERDICTESSENTIAL
WHERE TO WATCH
Watch on FX→ Watch on Hulu→ Watch on Disney+→ Watch on fuboTV→ Watch on DirecTV On Demand→ Watch on Spectrum On Demand→ Watch on YouTube TV→ Watch on FOX One Amazon Channel→ Watch on FX→ Watch on Hulu on Disney+→
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