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.
The Simpsons S17E18 (“The Wettest Stories Ever Told”) first aired on April 23, 2006.
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.
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)).
The Simpsons S17E18 (“The Wettest Stories Ever Told”) was directed by Mike B. Anderson and written by Jeff Westbrook.
Fans rate The Simpsons S17E18 (“The Wettest Stories Ever Told”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.