The Simpsons S17E01 Bonfire of the Manatees
The episode in brief
Marge is outraged when she discovers Homer allowed Fat Tony to shoot a "gentleman's" film in their house to make restitution for his football gambling debt. So she takes off and leaves Homer with the kids. While on her journey of self-discovery, Marge befriends Caleb Thorn, an attractive marine biologist who is on a quest to save not only the endangered manatee, but Marge from a husband who doesn't seem to appreciate her. Blackboard 'Does anyone still do this anymore?'.
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.
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When did The Simpsons S17E01 air?
The Simpsons S17E01 (“Bonfire of the Manatees”) first aired on September 11, 2005.
Where can I watch The Simpsons S17E01?
In the US, The Simpsons season 17 — 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 S17E01?
Guest stars include Alec Baldwin (Caleb Thorn (voice)), Joe Mantegna (Fat Tony (voice)), Karl Wiedergott (Bum #1 / Jetskier #3 (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Saultery Stevens (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Angela Dare / Gwen the Waitress (voice)).
Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S17E01?
The Simpsons S17E01 (“Bonfire of the Manatees”) was directed by Mark Kirkland and written by Dan Greaney.
Is The Simpsons S17E01 a good episode?
Fans rate The Simpsons S17E01 (“Bonfire of the Manatees”) 8.2/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.