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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 15 · EPISODE 4

The Simpsons S15E04 The Regina Monologues

★ 9.2 · ESSENTIAL Nov 23, 2003 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

Prime Minister Tony Blair welcomes the Simpsons to England, where they run into author J.K. Rowling and actor Ian McKellan.

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 Mark Kirkland
WRITTEN BY John Swartzwelder

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S15E04

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9.2
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S15E04 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S15E04 air?

The Simpsons S15E04 (“The Regina Monologues”) first aired on November 23, 2003.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S15E04?

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 S15E04?

Guest stars include Ian McKellen (Ian McKellen (voice)), J.K. Rowling (J.K. Rowling (voice)), Jane Leeves (Edwina (voice)), and Tony Blair (Tony Blair (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S15E04?

The Simpsons S15E04 (“The Regina Monologues”) was directed by Mark Kirkland and written by John Swartzwelder.

Is The Simpsons S15E04 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S15E04 (“The Regina Monologues”) 9.2/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.