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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 16 · EPISODE 2

The Simpsons S16E02 All's Fair in Oven War

★ 8.2 · GREAT Nov 14, 2004 30 MIN FOX 6 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

When Bart fishes Homer's vintage "Playdude" magazines out of the trash, he decides to adopt the ring-a-ding-ding lifestyle of the 1970s, as interpreted by a 10-year-old. Looking for some action, actor James Caan, guest-starring as himself, drops by Bart's swinging Playdude treehouse. Meanwhile, Marge stoops to sabotage to keep up with the other contestants during the Ovenfresh Bakeoff, attended by the likes of.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Snapshots

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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Mark Kirkland
WRITTEN BY Matt Selman

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S16E02

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8.2
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S16E02 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S16E02 air?

The Simpsons S16E02 (“All's Fair in Oven War”) first aired on November 14, 2004.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S16E02?

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 S16E02?

Guest stars include James Caan (James Caan (voice)), Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten (voice)), and Thomas Pynchon (Thomas Pynchon (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S16E02?

The Simpsons S16E02 (“All's Fair in Oven War”) was directed by Mark Kirkland and written by Matt Selman.

Is The Simpsons S16E02 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S16E02 (“All's Fair in Oven War”) 8.2/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.