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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 14 · EPISODE 13

The Simpsons S14E13 A Star is Born Again

★ 8.4 · GREAT Mar 2, 2003 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S14E13: A Star is Born Again

The episode in brief

Ned becomes lonely when all the Springfield family's spend a day at the beach with their significant others and ends up dating an actor.

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.

Snapshots

3 STILLs
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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Michael Marcantel
WRITTEN BY Brian Kelley

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S14E13

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.4
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S14E13 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S14E13 air?

The Simpsons S14E13 (“A Star is Born Again”) first aired on March 2, 2003.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S14E13?

In the US, The Simpsons season 14 — 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 S14E13?

Guest stars include Helen Fielding (Helen Fielding (voice)), James L. Brooks (James L. Brooks (voice)), Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)), and Marisa Tomei (Sara Sloane (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S14E13?

The Simpsons S14E13 (“A Star is Born Again”) was directed by Michael Marcantel and written by Brian Kelley.

Is The Simpsons S14E13 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S14E13 (“A Star is Born Again”) 8.4/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.