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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 18 · EPISODE 22

The Simpsons S18E22 You Kent Always Say What You Want

★ 8.2 · GREAT May 20, 2007 30 MIN FOX 2 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

At the Simpsons' annual dental check-up, Lisa gets an education in dental hygiene from a video starring Ludacris (guest voice Chris "Ludacris" Bridges) as Luda-Crest, a tube of toothpaste with a talent for rapping. The Simpsons stop for ice cream on the way home from the dentist, and when Homer purchases the 1-millionth ice cream cone, he is featured on Kent Brockman's nightly news program. However, the innocent interview turns into trouble when Brockman uses a shocking expletive and Ned Flanders wages an anti-indecency campaign. The Simpsons take in the dejected Brockman, and he and Lisa begin to devise a scheme for the anchor to make his comeback. Meanwhile, Principal Skinner ushers the students of Springfield Elementary into a new era of sneaking, snooping and snitching with the opening of the school's CTU Counter Truancy Unit with Lisa heading up the operation. Homer is sent on a mission to dispose of a container of yogurt so far past its freshness date that it could be toxic, but the reeking yogurt falls into the wrong hands. With the help of Jack Bauer (guest voice Kiefer Sutherland) and Chloe O'Brian (guest voice Mary Lynn Rajskub), Bart and Lisa must stop bullies Dolph, Kearney and Jimbo from releasing the ultimate stink bomb at the school's annual bake sale.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Snapshots

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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Matthew Nastuk
WRITTEN BY Tim Long

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S18E22

US · NOVEMBER 2026
AVAILABILITY IS FOR THE SHOW; NOT EVERY SERVICE CARRIES EVERY EPISODE · LINKS MAY EARN US POPCORN MONEY
8.2
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S18E22 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S18E22 air?

The Simpsons S18E22 (“You Kent Always Say What You Want”) first aired on May 20, 2007.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S18E22?

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 S18E22?

Guest stars include Ludacris (Ludacris (voice)) and Maurice LaMarche (Fox announcer / Chinese #1 / Chinese #4 / Leprechaun (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S18E22?

The Simpsons S18E22 (“You Kent Always Say What You Want”) was directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Tim Long.

Is The Simpsons S18E22 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S18E22 (“You Kent Always Say What You Want”) 8.2/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.