When Bart joins the 4-H Club, he unexpectedly falls in love with a cow named Lou. But when Bart finds out that Lou has been sold to a slaughterhouse, he becomes determined to save him. Bart and Lisa free Lou from the slaughterhouse, and Bart gives the cow to Mary, a fellow 4-H Club member. However, Mary's father mistakenly believes Bart is giving them the cow as a dowry for Mary's hand in marriage. When Homer and Marge hear of Bart's engagement, they devise a plan to save Lou and free Bart from his marriage.
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 S19E17 (“Apocalypse Cow”) first aired on April 27, 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 Zooey Deschanel (Mary Spuckler (voice)).
The Simpsons S19E17 (“Apocalypse Cow”) was directed by Nancy Kruse and written by Jeff Westbrook.
Fans rate The Simpsons S19E17 (“Apocalypse Cow”) 8.8/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.