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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 15 · EPISODE 3

The Simpsons S15E03 The President Wore Pearls

★ 9.2 · ESSENTIAL Nov 16, 2003 30 MIN FOX 6 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

Lisa is made to look like Eva Peron in this loose parody as faculty members undermine her student-body presidency.

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 Mike B. Anderson
WRITTEN BY Dana Gould

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S15E03

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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9.2
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S15E03 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S15E03 air?

The Simpsons S15E03 (“The President Wore Pearls”) first aired on November 16, 2003.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S15E03?

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 S15E03?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)), Michael Moore (Michael Moore (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten (voice)), and Russi Taylor (Martin Prince (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S15E03?

The Simpsons S15E03 (“The President Wore Pearls”) was directed by Mike B. Anderson and written by Dana Gould.

Is The Simpsons S15E03 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S15E03 (“The President Wore Pearls”) 9.2/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.