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The Simpsons S18E08 The Haw-Hawed Couple

★ 8.8 · ESSENTIAL Dec 10, 2006 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

After Bart convinces all his friends not to go to Nelson's birthday party, Marge forces him to attend. After the party, Bart becomes Nelson's new best friend and under Nelson's protection no one dares to mess with Bart. There's only drawback to his newfound friend/bodyguard ; he can no longer pal around with Milhouse.

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.

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Chris Clements
WRITTEN BY Matt Selman

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S18E08

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8.8
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S18E08 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S18E08 air?

The Simpsons S18E08 (“The Haw-Hawed Couple”) first aired on December 10, 2006.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S18E08?

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 S18E08?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones / Richard (voice)), Russi Taylor (Martin Prince (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (The Wizard Twins / Dolph (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S18E08?

The Simpsons S18E08 (“The Haw-Hawed Couple”) was directed by Chris Clements and written by Matt Selman.

Is The Simpsons S18E08 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S18E08 (“The Haw-Hawed Couple”) 8.8/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 18
EPISODES18E08
AIREDDec 10, 2006
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORChris Clements
WRITERSMatt Selman
FAN RATING★ 8.8
TMDB★ 6.9 · 25 votes
VERDICTESSENTIAL
WHERE TO WATCH
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