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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 15 · EPISODE 18

The Simpsons S15E18 Catch 'Em If You Can

★ 8.7 · ESSENTIAL Apr 25, 2004 30 MIN FOX 3 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S15E18: Catch 'Em If You Can

The episode in brief

Grandpa, Bart and Lisa Simpson take off on a cross country journey when Homer and Marge just want to spend a bit of kid free time.

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.

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Matthew Nastuk
WRITTEN BY Ian Maxtone-Graham

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S15E18

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8.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S15E18 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S15E18 air?

The Simpsons S15E18 (“Catch 'Em If You Can”) first aired on April 25, 2004.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S15E18?

In the US, The Simpsons season 15 — 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 S15E18?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Uncle Tyrone / Oliver / Additional Voices (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Stewardess #1 / Woman at Pool (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Jenny / Additional Voices (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S15E18?

The Simpsons S15E18 (“Catch 'Em If You Can”) was directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Ian Maxtone-Graham.

Is The Simpsons S15E18 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S15E18 (“Catch 'Em If You Can”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 15
EPISODES15E18
AIREDApr 25, 2004
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORMatthew Nastuk
WRITERSIan Maxtone-Graham
FAN RATING★ 8.7
TMDB★ 6.6 · 27 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+→
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