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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 13 · EPISODE 22

The Simpsons S13E22 Papa's Got a Brand New Badge

★ 8.7 · ESSENTIAL May 22, 2002 30 MIN FOX 2 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S13E22: Papa's Got a Brand New Badge

The episode in brief

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.

Snapshots

3 STILLs
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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Pete Michels
WRITTEN BY Dana Gould

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S13E22

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8.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S13E22 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S13E22 air?

The Simpsons S13E22 (“Papa's Got a Brand New Badge”) first aired on May 22, 2002.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S13E22?

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 S13E22?

Guest stars include Joe Mantegna (Fat Tony (voice)) and Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S13E22?

The Simpsons S13E22 (“Papa's Got a Brand New Badge”) was directed by Pete Michels and written by Dana Gould.

Is The Simpsons S13E22 a good episode?

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.