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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 16 · EPISODE 21

The Simpsons S16E21 Father, Son and Holy Guest-Star

★ 8.7 · ESSENTIAL May 15, 2005 30 MIN FOX 2 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S16E21: Father, Son and Holy Guest-Star

The episode in brief

Bart is expelled from school after being accused of pulling a prank and sent to parochial school.

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 Michael Polcino
WRITTEN BY Matt Warburton

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S16E21

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

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S16E21 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S16E21 air?

The Simpsons S16E21 (“Father, Son and Holy Guest-Star”) first aired on May 15, 2005.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S16E21?

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 S16E21?

Guest stars include Liam Neeson (Father Sean (voice)) and Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S16E21?

The Simpsons S16E21 (“Father, Son and Holy Guest-Star”) was directed by Michael Polcino and written by Matt Warburton.

Is The Simpsons S16E21 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S16E21 (“Father, Son and Holy Guest-Star”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.