← Season 14
THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 14 · EPISODE 6

The Simpsons S14E06 The Great Louse Detective

★ 8.7 · ESSENTIAL Dec 15, 2002 30 MIN FOX 1 GUEST STAR
Still from The Simpsons S14E06: The Great Louse Detective

The episode in brief

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.

Snapshots

2 STILLs
STILLS VIA TMDB

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Steven Dean Moore
WRITTEN BY Don Payne and John Frink

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S14E06

US · NOVEMBER 2026
AVAILABILITY IS FOR THE SHOW; NOT EVERY SERVICE CARRIES EVERY EPISODE · LINKS MAY EARN US POPCORN MONEY
8.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

Posts & guides about The Simpsons

GUIDE Oct 29, 2026
The Best Halloween Episodes of TV's Greatest Families
→

S14E06 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S14E06 air?

The Simpsons S14E06 (“The Great Louse Detective”) first aired on December 15, 2002.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S14E06?

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 S14E06?

Guest stars include Kelsey Grammer (Sideshow Bob (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S14E06?

The Simpsons S14E06 (“The Great Louse Detective”) was directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by Don Payne and John Frink.

Is The Simpsons S14E06 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S14E06 (“The Great Louse Detective”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 14
EPISODES14E06
AIREDDec 15, 2002
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORSteven Dean Moore
WRITERSDon Payne, John Frink
FAN RATING★ 8.7
TMDB★ 7.0 · 33 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+→
← E05 E07 →