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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 16 · EPISODE 3

The Simpsons S16E03 Sleeping with the Enemy

★ 8.7 · ESSENTIAL Nov 21, 2004 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S16E03: Sleeping with the Enemy

The episode in brief

Feeling unappreciated by her own children, Marge takes in neglected son and Springfield Elementary School bully Nelson Muntz. Horrified his tormentor is now living under the same roof, Bart goes on a mission to find Nelson's parents and reunite the Muntzes.

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

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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Lauren MacMullan
WRITTEN BY Jon Vitti

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S16E03

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8.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S16E03 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S16E03 air?

The Simpsons S16E03 (“Sleeping with the Enemy”) first aired on November 21, 2004.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S16E03?

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 S16E03?

Guest stars include Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Janey / Girl in Store #1 (voice)), Russi Taylor (Martin Prince / Sherri / Terri (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Nelson's Mother / Agnes Skinner / Girl in Store #2 (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S16E03?

The Simpsons S16E03 (“Sleeping with the Enemy”) was directed by Lauren MacMullan and written by Jon Vitti.

Is The Simpsons S16E03 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S16E03 (“Sleeping with the Enemy”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.