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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 18 · EPISODE 6

The Simpsons S18E06 Moe 'N' a Lisa

★ 7.6 · GREAT Nov 19, 2006 30 MIN FOX 9 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

When Homer forgets Moe's birthday, Moe's anger inspires Lisa to write about him for her school report. She finds a poetic side to Moe and helps him get published in "American Poetry Perspectives." However, when Moe is featured at a literary conference, where he encounters Gore Vidal, Michael Chabon, Tom Wolfe and Jonathan Franzen, he takes all the credit despite Lisa's feelings.

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 Mark Kirkland
WRITTEN BY Matt Warburton

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S18E06

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7.6
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S18E06 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S18E06 air?

The Simpsons S18E06 (“Moe 'N' a Lisa”) first aired on November 19, 2006.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S18E06?

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 S18E06?

Guest stars include Gore Vidal (Gore Vidal (voice)), J.K. Simmons (J. Jonah Jameson (voice)), Jonathan Franzen (Jonathan Franzen (voice)), Karl Wiedergott (Poet Writers (voice)), and Maggie Roswell (Maude Flanders (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S18E06?

The Simpsons S18E06 (“Moe 'N' a Lisa”) was directed by Mark Kirkland and written by Matt Warburton.

Is The Simpsons S18E06 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S18E06 (“Moe 'N' a Lisa”) 7.6/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.