Marge hires a nutritionist who puts Homer on a strict diet, but Homer decides to sneak in snacks and meals on the side. Marge becomes suspicious of Homer's weight gain and calls the producers of "The Sneakers," a take-off on "Cheaters." Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa go bike-riding in Springfield National Park, where they run into Martin Prince and play a prank on him. Bart and Lisa are wracked with guilt when their prank goes terribly wrong they think they're responsible for the accidental death of Martin Prince.
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 S19E14 (“Dial 'N' for Nerder”) first aired on March 9, 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)).
The Simpsons S19E14 (“Dial 'N' for Nerder”) was directed by Bob Anderson and written by Carolyn Omine and William Wright.
Fans rate The Simpsons S19E14 (“Dial 'N' for Nerder”) 9.1/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.