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The Simpsons S19E13 The Debarted

★ 8.6 · ESSENTIAL Mar 2, 2008 30 MIN FOX 3 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

When a new, tough-looking kid at school named Donny teams up with Bart to help him carry out his pranks, Bart thinks he has found his ultimate partner in crime. However, when Bart's seemingly foolproof pranks begin to backfire, Groundskeeper Willie warns Bart that he smells a rat in Bart's group of friends. With Principal Skinner on his case and the possibility of expulsion on the horizon, Bart must figure out who he can trust and who he must get rid of before it is too late. Meanwhile, Homer receives a fancy loaner car after Marge damages their old car in an accident, and he grows extremely attached to his new set of luxury wheels.

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

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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Matthew Nastuk
WRITTEN BY Joel H. Cohen

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S19E13

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8.6
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S19E13 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S19E13 air?

The Simpsons S19E13 (“The Debarted”) first aired on March 2, 2008.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S19E13?

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 S19E13?

Guest stars include Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)), Terry Gross (Terry Gross (voice)), and Topher Grace (Donny (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S19E13?

The Simpsons S19E13 (“The Debarted”) was directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Joel H. Cohen.

Is The Simpsons S19E13 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S19E13 (“The Debarted”) 8.6/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 19
EPISODES19E13
AIREDMar 2, 2008
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORMatthew Nastuk
WRITERSJoel H. Cohen
FAN RATING★ 8.6
TMDB★ 7.0 · 24 votes
VERDICTESSENTIAL
WHERE TO WATCH
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