Homer starts a security company that ultimately replaces the cops---and runs afoul of mobster Fat Tony
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.
The Simpsons S13E22 (“Papa's Got a Brand New Badge”) first aired on May 22, 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.
Guest stars include Joe Mantegna (Fat Tony (voice)) and Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)).
The Simpsons S13E22 (“Papa's Got a Brand New Badge”) was directed by Pete Michels and written by Dana Gould.
Fans rate The Simpsons S13E22 (“Papa's Got a Brand New Badge”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.