The Simpsons S16E12 Goo Goo Gai Pan
The episode in brief
After watching a video on menopause, hosted by guest voice Robert Wagner, Selma realizes that she missed her chance to have a baby and decides to adopt a baby girl from China. Selma encounters a bump in the road when the application asks for her husband's name. In an act of desperation, she puts down "Homer Simpson." Soon, Selma and the Simpsons are off to China to pick up her baby girl, while Homer must pretend to be her husband. When their charade is finally revealed, the functionary, Madam Yu, takes Selma's baby back. Homer and the gang must devise a plan to rescue the baby from the orphanage.
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.
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When did The Simpsons S16E12 air?
The Simpsons S16E12 (“Goo Goo Gai Pan”) first aired on March 13, 2005.
Where can I watch The Simpsons S16E12?
In the US, The Simpsons season 16 — 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 S16E12?
Guest stars include David Silverman (David Silverman (voice)), Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Lucy Liu (Madam Wu (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Audience Member (voice)), and Robert Wagner (Robert Wagner (voice)).
Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S16E12?
The Simpsons S16E12 (“Goo Goo Gai Pan”) was directed by Lance Kramer and written by Dana Gould.
Is The Simpsons S16E12 a good episode?
Fans rate The Simpsons S16E12 (“Goo Goo Gai Pan”) 8.6/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.