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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 15 · EPISODE 22

The Simpsons S15E22 Fraudcast News

★ 8.4 · GREAT May 23, 2004 30 MIN FOX 3 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

Mr. Burns buys all the media outlets in town after everyone thinks he is dead and does not care. Lisa starts her own newspaper and ends up in a war with Burns.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Snapshots

2 STILLs
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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Bob Anderson
WRITTEN BY Don Payne

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S15E22

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8.4
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S15E22 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S15E22 air?

The Simpsons S15E22 (“Fraudcast News”) first aired on May 23, 2004.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S15E22?

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 S15E22?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Girl in Car (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Acrobat / Woman in Money Bag / Brandine / Booberella (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S15E22?

The Simpsons S15E22 (“Fraudcast News”) was directed by Bob Anderson and written by Don Payne.

Is The Simpsons S15E22 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S15E22 (“Fraudcast News”) 8.4/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.