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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 20 · EPISODE 16

The Simpsons S20E16 Eeny Teeny Maya Moe

★ 8.8 · ESSENTIAL Apr 5, 2009 30 MIN FOX
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The episode in brief

In an effort to spend more time with Maggie, Homer takes her to happy hour at Moe's. While at the bar, Moe tells Homer about his new love, Maya, a woman he met on the internet. When Moe finally meets Maya in person, she is just as beautiful as her photos but he can't help but notice one small detail: she is three feet tall. In order to make the relationship work, Moe must learn to love their differences.

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

3 STILLs
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Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Nancy Kruse
WRITTEN BY John Frink

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S20E16

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

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S20E16 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S20E16 air?

The Simpsons S20E16 (“Eeny Teeny Maya Moe”) first aired on April 5, 2009.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S20E16?

In the US, The Simpsons season 20 — 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 directed and wrote The Simpsons S20E16?

The Simpsons S20E16 (“Eeny Teeny Maya Moe”) was directed by Nancy Kruse and written by John Frink.

Is The Simpsons S20E16 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S20E16 (“Eeny Teeny Maya Moe”) 8.8/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.