The Simpsons S18E01 The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer
The episode in brief
After Lisa befriends Fat Tony's son Michael, Fat Tony invites the Simpsons over for dinner as a sign of gratitude. Shockingly, Fat Tony is shot by a rival family moments after Michael admits he would rather be a chef than take over the family business. Fat Tony's main thugs, Dante and Dante Jr., want Michael to be the new kingpin, but when he declines, Homer steps up and leads the family on a major mob spree in "The Mook, The Chef, The Wife and Her Homer".
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.
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Who’s in it
James Hetfield
Joe Mantegna
Joe Pantoliano
Karl Wiedergott
Kirk Hammett
Lars Ulrich
Michael Imperioli
Pamela Hayden
Russi Taylor
Tress MacNeille
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Doris Grau
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When did The Simpsons S18E01 air?
The Simpsons S18E01 (“The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer”) first aired on September 10, 2006.
Where can I watch The Simpsons S18E01?
In the US, The Simpsons season 18 — 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 S18E01?
Guest stars include James Hetfield (William Rieflin (voice)), Joe Mantegna (Fat Tony (voice)), Joe Pantoliano (Dante Calabresi Sr. (voice)), Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), and Kirk Hammett (Marv Albert (voice)).
Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S18E01?
The Simpsons S18E01 (“The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer”) was directed by Michael Marcantel and written by Bill Odenkirk.
Is The Simpsons S18E01 a good episode?
Fans rate The Simpsons S18E01 (“The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.