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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 19 · EPISODE 12

The Simpsons S19E12 Love, Springfieldian Style

★ 8.5 · ESSENTIAL Feb 17, 2008 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S19E12: Love, Springfieldian Style

The episode in brief

To celebrate Valentine's Day, Homer takes Marge to the Tunnel of Love at a carnival. But when Bart pulls a prank involving some Jell-O, they become hopelessly stranded. Homer tries to cheer Marge up by recounting some of the greatest love stories of all time, beginning with Bonnie and Clyde (as Marge and Homer) who steal each others' hearts as they rob their town dry. Next, Marge tells the story of two dogs, Sadie (Marge) and Scamp (Homer), in her take on "Lady and the Tramp." Lastly, Bart spins the final romantic tale in his recounting of the rock-and-roll romance of the The Sex Pistols when Nancy Spungeon (Lisa) falls for the rebellious Sid Vicious (Nelson).

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.

Snapshots

3 STILLs
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Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Raymond S. Persi
WRITTEN BY Don Payne

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S19E12

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8.5
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S19E12 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S19E12 air?

The Simpsons S19E12 (“Love, Springfieldian Style”) first aired on February 17, 2008.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S19E12?

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 directed and wrote The Simpsons S19E12?

The Simpsons S19E12 (“Love, Springfieldian Style”) was directed by Raymond S. Persi and written by Don Payne.

Is The Simpsons S19E12 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S19E12 (“Love, Springfieldian Style”) 8.5/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.