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The Simpsons S18E14 Yokel Chords

★ 8.5 · ESSENTIAL Mar 4, 2007 30 MIN FOX 6 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

When the ever-righteous Lisa protests denying education to Cletus' 'hillbilly' kids, Principal Skinner offers her a chance to tutor the kids herself. However, Lisa's plans to help are diverted when Krusty spots the kids during their field trip and decides to use them as a musical act for his show. Meanwhile, in a scheme to steal his lunch for the day, Bart tries to scare his peers out of the cafeteria by claiming it's haunted by the ghost of an old school chef who uses students as ingredients in his recipes. When the school erupts with fear and chaos, Bart is punished and sent to receive psychiatric treatment, and he develops a unique relationship with his therapist.

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
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Susie Dietter
WRITTEN BY Michael Price

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S18E14

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8.5
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S18E14 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S18E14 air?

The Simpsons S18E14 (“Yokel Chords”) first aired on March 4, 2007.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S18E14?

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 S18E14?

Guest stars include Andy Dick (Andy Dick (voice)), James Patterson (James Patterson (voice)), Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)), Meg Ryan (Dr. Swanson (voice)), and Peter Bogdanovich (Psychologist (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S18E14?

The Simpsons S18E14 (“Yokel Chords”) was directed by Susie Dietter and written by Michael Price.

Is The Simpsons S18E14 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S18E14 (“Yokel Chords”) 8.5/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.