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The Simpsons S17E18 The Wettest Stories Ever Told

★ 8.7 · ESSENTIAL Apr 23, 2006 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S17E18: The Wettest Stories Ever Told

The episode in brief

When the Simpsons' plans for a nice family outing at the Frying Dutchman turn into a dining disaster, the family tries to salvage the night by telling different stories of disasters at sea. Lisa recounts the Mayflower voyage, Bart tells tales of Tahitian mutiny and Homer puts his own spin on the capsizing cruise ships.

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.

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Mike B. Anderson
WRITTEN BY Jeff Westbrook

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S17E18

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

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S17E18 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S17E18 air?

The Simpsons S17E18 (“The Wettest Stories Ever Told”) first aired on April 23, 2006.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S17E18?

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 S17E18?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott ((voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones (voice)), Russi Taylor (Martin Prince (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Dolph / Old Jewish Woman (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S17E18?

The Simpsons S17E18 (“The Wettest Stories Ever Told”) was directed by Mike B. Anderson and written by Jeff Westbrook.

Is The Simpsons S17E18 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S17E18 (“The Wettest Stories Ever Told”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 17
EPISODES17E18
AIREDApr 23, 2006
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORMike B. Anderson
WRITERSJeff Westbrook
FAN RATING★ 8.7
TMDB★ 6.5 · 24 votes
VERDICTESSENTIAL
WHERE TO WATCH
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