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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 18 · EPISODE 7

The Simpsons S18E07 Ice Cream of Margie (With the Light Blue Hair)

★ 8.2 · GREAT Nov 26, 2006 30 MIN FOX 3 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

After Homer gets fired at the nuclear power plant, he takes over the ice cream truck business, while a depressed Marge creates popsicle stick sculptures to keep busy. The sculptures quickly become popular and Marge is excited to have a purpose in life, until a turn of events divides the Simpsons household.

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 Carolyn Omine

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S18E07

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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S18E07 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S18E07 air?

The Simpsons S18E07 (“Ice Cream of Margie (With the Light Blue Hair)”) first aired on November 26, 2006.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S18E07?

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 S18E07?

Guest stars include Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones / Prof. Stein (voice)), Russi Taylor (Martin Prince (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Max's Widow / Opal / Dolph (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S18E07?

The Simpsons S18E07 (“Ice Cream of Margie (With the Light Blue Hair)”) was directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Carolyn Omine.

Is The Simpsons S18E07 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S18E07 (“Ice Cream of Margie (With the Light Blue Hair)”) 8.2/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.