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The Simpsons S19E17 Apocalypse Cow

★ 8.8 · ESSENTIAL Apr 27, 2008 30 MIN FOX 1 GUEST STAR
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The episode in brief

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.

Snapshots

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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Nancy Kruse
WRITTEN BY Jeff Westbrook

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S19E17

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8.8
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S19E17 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S19E17 air?

The Simpsons S19E17 (“Apocalypse Cow”) first aired on April 27, 2008.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S19E17?

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 S19E17?

Guest stars include Zooey Deschanel (Mary Spuckler (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S19E17?

The Simpsons S19E17 (“Apocalypse Cow”) was directed by Nancy Kruse and written by Jeff Westbrook.

Is The Simpsons S19E17 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S19E17 (“Apocalypse Cow”) 8.8/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 19
EPISODES19E17
AIREDApr 27, 2008
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORNancy Kruse
WRITERSJeff Westbrook
FAN RATING★ 8.8
TMDB★ 6.3 · 22 votes
VERDICTESSENTIAL
WHERE TO WATCH
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