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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 15 · EPISODE 19

The Simpsons S15E19 Simple Simpson

★ 8.6 · ESSENTIAL May 2, 2004 30 MIN FOX 1 GUEST STAR
Still from The Simpsons S15E19: Simple Simpson

The episode in brief

Avenging a slight to Lisa turns Homer into the city's new crusader for justice, a masked man whose weapon of choice is a pie in the face.

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 Jim Reardon
WRITTEN BY Jon Vitti

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S15E19

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8.6
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S15E19 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S15E19 air?

The Simpsons S15E19 (“Simple Simpson”) first aired on May 2, 2004.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S15E19?

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 S15E19?

Guest stars include Nichelle Nichols (Nichelle Nichols (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S15E19?

The Simpsons S15E19 (“Simple Simpson”) was directed by Jim Reardon and written by Jon Vitti.

Is The Simpsons S15E19 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S15E19 (“Simple Simpson”) 8.6/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.