The Simpsons S19E04 I Don't Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
The episode in brief
While waiting in line at the bank, Marge strikes up a conversation with a strange man named Dwight (Steve Buscemi) who later attempts to rob the bank. When the police show up, Marge convinces a cornered Dwight to turn himself in by promising to visit him in prison. As Dwight eagerly awaits Marge's visit, Homer assures her that Dwight will not expect her to actually visit. But when Dwight receives a phone call and the caller (Ted Nugent) isn't Marge, he escapes to find her. Watching the news report about Dwight's jail break, she wishes she had kept her promise.
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.
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When did The Simpsons S19E04 air?
The Simpsons S19E04 (“I Don't Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”) first aired on October 14, 2007.
Where can I watch The Simpsons S19E04?
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 S19E04?
Guest stars include Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Gloria (voice)), Steve Buscemi (Dwight (voice)), and Ted Nugent (Ted Nugent (voice)).
Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S19E04?
The Simpsons S19E04 (“I Don't Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”) was directed by Bob Anderson and written by Dana Gould.
Is The Simpsons S19E04 a good episode?
Fans rate The Simpsons S19E04 (“I Don't Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”) 8.8/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.