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.
The Simpsons S19E13 (“The Debarted”) first aired on March 2, 2008.
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.
Guest stars include Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)), Terry Gross (Terry Gross (voice)), and Topher Grace (Donny (voice)).
The Simpsons S19E13 (“The Debarted”) was directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Joel H. Cohen.
Fans rate The Simpsons S19E13 (“The Debarted”) 8.6/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.