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The Simpsons S17E05 Marge's Son Poisoning

★ 8.7 · ESSENTIAL Nov 13, 2005 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

Observing that Marge is lonely, Bart offers to spend time with her. After they go on tandem bike rides and decorate Bart's tree house as a teahouse, the bullies from school dub Bart a mama's boy. When Marge finds out that Bart's schoolmates are teasing him, she gives him the necessary tools to win back his reputation. Meanwhile, Homer teams up with Moe and joins a professional arm-wrestling circuit .

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

3 STILLs
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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Mike B. Anderson
WRITTEN BY Daniel Chun

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S17E05

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S17E05 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S17E05 air?

The Simpsons S17E05 (“Marge's Son Poisoning”) first aired on November 13, 2005.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S17E05?

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 S17E05?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones (voice)), Russi Taylor (Sherri / Terri (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Tea House Waitress / Dolph / Agnes Skinner (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S17E05?

The Simpsons S17E05 (“Marge's Son Poisoning”) was directed by Mike B. Anderson and written by Daniel Chun.

Is The Simpsons S17E05 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S17E05 (“Marge's Son Poisoning”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.