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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 17 · EPISODE 3

The Simpsons S17E03 Millhouse Of Sand And Fog

★ 8.7 · ESSENTIAL Sep 25, 2005 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S17E03: Millhouse Of Sand And Fog

The episode in brief

Homer capitalizes on Maggie's chicken pox by throwing a "pox party" and charging parents to infect their children. Meanwhile, Milhouse soon realizes he was better off when his parents competed for his love, and launches "Operation Reverse Parent Trap" .

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

2 STILLs
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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Steven Dean Moore
WRITTEN BY Patric M. Verrone

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S17E03

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

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S17E03 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S17E03 air?

The Simpsons S17E03 (“Millhouse Of Sand And Fog”) first aired on September 25, 2005.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S17E03?

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 S17E03?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Maggie Roswell (Luann Van Houten (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Jade (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Churchgoer / Austin / Dr. Wexler (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S17E03?

The Simpsons S17E03 (“Millhouse Of Sand And Fog”) was directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by Patric M. Verrone.

Is The Simpsons S17E03 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S17E03 (“Millhouse Of Sand And Fog”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 17
EPISODES17E03
AIREDSep 25, 2005
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORSteven Dean Moore
WRITERSPatric M. Verrone
FAN RATING★ 8.7
TMDB★ 6.5 · 26 votes
VERDICTESSENTIAL
WHERE TO WATCH
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