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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 15 · EPISODE 5

The Simpsons S15E05 The Fat and the Furriest

★ 8.7 · ESSENTIAL Nov 30, 2003 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S15E05: The Fat and the Furriest

The episode in brief

Homer goes on a mission of revenge against a bear that attacked him during a visit to the dump and creates a home made bear-fighting suit. Blackboard 'My pen is not a booger launcher'.

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 Matthew Nastuk
WRITTEN BY Joel H. Cohen

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S15E05

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S15E05 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S15E05 air?

The Simpsons S15E05 (“The Fat and the Furriest”) first aired on November 30, 2003.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S15E05?

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 S15E05?

Guest stars include Charles Napier (Grant Conner (voice)), Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Rod Flanders / Jimbo Jones (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Dolph (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S15E05?

The Simpsons S15E05 (“The Fat and the Furriest”) was directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Joel H. Cohen.

Is The Simpsons S15E05 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S15E05 (“The Fat and the Furriest”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.