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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 16 · EPISODE 13

The Simpsons S16E13 Mobile Homer

★ 8.6 · ESSENTIAL Mar 20, 2005 30 MIN FOX 2 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

After Homer suffers a garage-door-to-the-throat incident, Marge is pressured into buying life insurance for the entire family. Much to her surprise, she finds out that Homer is uninsurable and resorts to cutting costs across the board in the household. Homer is convinced by his buddies that Marge is trying to make all financial decisions, so in an act of defiance, he buys an RV. This reckless act infuriates Marge, causing a divide between the two and ultimately forcing Homer to live in his new RV. Determined to save their feuding parents, Bart and Lisa steal the RV in hopes of returning it for a refund, but are instantly faced with obstacles.

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 Raymond S. Persi
WRITTEN BY Tim Long

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S16E13

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8.6
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S16E13 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S16E13 air?

The Simpsons S16E13 (“Mobile Homer”) first aired on March 20, 2005.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S16E13?

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 S16E13?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)) and Tress MacNeille (Insurance Broker / Brenda / Martha (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S16E13?

The Simpsons S16E13 (“Mobile Homer”) was directed by Raymond S. Persi and written by Tim Long.

Is The Simpsons S16E13 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S16E13 (“Mobile Homer”) 8.6/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.