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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 14 · EPISODE 8

The Simpsons S14E08 The Dad Who Knew Too Little

★ 9.0 · ESSENTIAL Jan 12, 2003 30 MIN FOX 3 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

Homer feels bad because he does not know much about Lisa so he hires a private detective to spy on her. He then becomes a big hit with her because of the information.

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

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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Mark Kirkland
WRITTEN BY Matt Selman

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S14E08

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9.0
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S14E08 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S14E08 air?

The Simpsons S14E08 (“The Dad Who Knew Too Little”) first aired on January 12, 2003.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S14E08?

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 S14E08?

Guest stars include Elliott Gould (Elliott Gould (voice)), Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), and Tress MacNeille ('Padz' Announcer / Girl / Kenny / Sheriff / Brandine (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S14E08?

The Simpsons S14E08 (“The Dad Who Knew Too Little”) was directed by Mark Kirkland and written by Matt Selman.

Is The Simpsons S14E08 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S14E08 (“The Dad Who Knew Too Little”) 9.0/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.