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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 14 · EPISODE 18

The Simpsons S14E18 Dude, Where's My Ranch?

★ 8.5 · ESSENTIAL Apr 27, 2003 30 MIN FOX 6 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S14E18: Dude, Where's My Ranch?

The episode in brief

Musician David Byrne offers to produce the song that Homer wrote about how much he dislikes his neighbor Ned Flanders. The Simpsons then go to a Dude Ranch where Lisa meets a special boy.

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

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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Chris Clements
WRITTEN BY Ian Maxtone-Graham

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S14E18

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8.5
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S14E18 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S14E18 air?

The Simpsons S14E18 (“Dude, Where's My Ranch?”) first aired on April 27, 2003.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S14E18?

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 S14E18?

Guest stars include Andy Serkis (Cleanie (voice)), David Byrne (David Byrne (voice)), Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Luke Stetson (voice)), Karl Wiedergott (Cookie (voice)), and Pamela Hayden (Rod Flanders (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S14E18?

The Simpsons S14E18 (“Dude, Where's My Ranch?”) was directed by Chris Clements and written by Ian Maxtone-Graham.

Is The Simpsons S14E18 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S14E18 (“Dude, Where's My Ranch?”) 8.5/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 14
EPISODES14E18
AIREDApr 27, 2003
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORChris Clements
WRITERSIan Maxtone-Graham
FAN RATING★ 8.5
TMDB★ 6.7 · 31 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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