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The Simpsons S14E05 Helter Shelter

★ 8.9 · ESSENTIAL Dec 1, 2002 30 MIN FOX 6 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S14E05: Helter Shelter

The episode in brief

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.

Snapshots

2 STILLs
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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Mark Kirkland
WRITTEN BY Brian Pollack and Mert Rich

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S14E05

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8.9
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S14E05 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S14E05 air?

The Simpsons S14E05 (“Helter Shelter”) first aired on December 1, 2002.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S14E05?

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 S14E05?

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)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S14E05?

The Simpsons S14E05 (“Helter Shelter”) was directed by Mark Kirkland and written by Brian Pollack and Mert Rich.

Is The Simpsons S14E05 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S14E05 (“Helter Shelter”) 8.9/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 14
EPISODES14E05
AIREDDec 1, 2002
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORMark Kirkland
WRITERSBrian Pollack, Mert Rich
FAN RATING★ 8.9
TMDB★ 6.7 · 32 votes
VERDICTESSENTIAL
WHERE TO WATCH
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