Someone's trying to kill Homer, so Chief Wiggum consults an expert: Sideshow Bob, who moves in with the Simpsons to shadow Homer.
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 S14E06 (“The Great Louse Detective”) first aired on December 15, 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 Kelsey Grammer (Sideshow Bob (voice)).
The Simpsons S14E06 (“The Great Louse Detective”) was directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by Don Payne and John Frink.
Fans rate The Simpsons S14E06 (“The Great Louse Detective”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.