The Simpsons end up with termites after going to a hockey game and have to stay out of their house for 6 months. They end up on a reality series where they live in a 1880's type house and life style. Blackboard: 'Milhouse did not test cootie positive'.
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 S14E05 (“Helter Shelter”) first aired on December 1, 2002.
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 David L. Lander (Squiggy (voice)), Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Larry Holmes (Larry Holmes (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones (voice)), and Russi Taylor (Gummy Sue (voice)).
The Simpsons S14E05 (“Helter Shelter”) was directed by Mark Kirkland and written by Brian Pollack and Mert Rich.
Fans rate The Simpsons S14E05 (“Helter Shelter”) 8.9/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.