The Simpsons S19E01 He Loves to Fly and He D'ohs
The episode in brief
After Homer saves Mr. Burns from drowning in a mall fountain, Burns thanks him by taking him on a whirlwind trip to Chicago on his private plane. Homer is smitten with the luxury jet and all the perks that come with it, including flying with song legend Lionel Richie, who serenades him with a customized version of "Say You, Say Me." After returning home, Homer makes it his mission to find a job that offers him the chance to fly on a corporate jet and enlists a life coach, guest star Stephen Colbert, to help fulfill this dream.
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.
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When did The Simpsons S19E01 air?
The Simpsons S19E01 (“He Loves to Fly and He D'ohs”) first aired on September 23, 2007.
Where can I watch The Simpsons S19E01?
In the US, The Simpsons season 19 — 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 S19E01?
Guest stars include Lionel Richie (Lionel Richie (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse / Svetlana / Woman in Audience #2 (voice)), and Stephen Colbert (Colby Krause (voice)).
Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S19E01?
The Simpsons S19E01 (“He Loves to Fly and He D'ohs”) was directed by Mark Kirkland and written by Joel H. Cohen.
Is The Simpsons S19E01 a good episode?
Fans rate The Simpsons S19E01 (“He Loves to Fly and He D'ohs”) 8.9/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.