When Homer is trapped, the dog ignores him and he is saved by the cat. Homer then says he has no dog. H.K. Duff, owner of Duff beer makes the Simpsons dog, Santa's Little Helper the Duff mascot. Blackboard reads 'my pen is not a booger launcher'.
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 S14E19 (“Old Yeller-Belly”) first aired on May 4, 2003.
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.
Guest stars include John Kassir (Various Animals (voice)) and Stacy Keach (Howard K. Duff VIII (voice) / Don Bookner (voice)).
The Simpsons S14E19 (“Old Yeller-Belly”) was directed by Bob Anderson and written by Don Payne and John Frink.
Fans rate The Simpsons S14E19 (“Old Yeller-Belly”) 8.6/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.