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The Simpsons S15E21 Bart-Mangled Banner

★ 8.5 · ESSENTIAL May 16, 2004 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

Marge and Homer work hard to get Bart to the doctor for a shot, he then goes deaf as a side effect. Later he is bending over doing a full moon and accidentally moons the American Flag and the Dante basket ball classic during the national anthem.

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 Steven Dean Moore
WRITTEN BY John Frink

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S15E21

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8.5
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S15E21 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S15E21 air?

The Simpsons S15E21 (“Bart-Mangled Banner”) first aired on May 16, 2004.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S15E21?

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 S15E21?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Jimbo Jones (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Dolph / Iraqi Woman / Cookie Kwan (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S15E21?

The Simpsons S15E21 (“Bart-Mangled Banner”) was directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by John Frink.

Is The Simpsons S15E21 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S15E21 (“Bart-Mangled Banner”) 8.5/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 15
EPISODES15E21
AIREDMay 16, 2004
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORSteven Dean Moore
WRITERSJohn Frink
FAN RATING★ 8.5
TMDB★ 6.2 · 25 votes
VERDICTESSENTIAL
WHERE TO WATCH
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