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.
The Simpsons S16E03 (“Sleeping with the Enemy”) first aired on November 21, 2004.
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.
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)).
The Simpsons S16E03 (“Sleeping with the Enemy”) was directed by Lauren MacMullan and written by Jon Vitti.
Fans rate The Simpsons S16E03 (“Sleeping with the Enemy”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.