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The Simpsons S18E13 Springfield Up

★ 8.9 · ESSENTIAL Feb 18, 2007 30 MIN FOX 3 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

An eccentric documentary filmmaker Declan Desmond offers an inside look at his work chronicling the growth and development of some of Springfield's 'finest' for his documentary, 'Growing up Springfield.' We see Marge put her photojournalism dreams on hold in order to support Homer as he tries out odd jobs in search of success that continually evades him until a strange invention turns it all around for the couple. However, a suspicious Desmond challenges the Simpsons, who have a lot of questions to answer about their overnight success.

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

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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
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Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Chuck Sheetz
WRITTEN BY Matt Warburton

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S18E13

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8.9
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S18E13 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S18E13 air?

The Simpsons S18E13 (“Springfield Up”) first aired on February 18, 2007.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S18E13?

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 S18E13?

Guest stars include Eric Idle (Declan Desmond (voice)), Karl Wiedergott ((voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Eleanor Abernathy / Woman at Funeral (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S18E13?

The Simpsons S18E13 (“Springfield Up”) was directed by Chuck Sheetz and written by Matt Warburton.

Is The Simpsons S18E13 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S18E13 (“Springfield Up”) 8.9/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.