The Simpsons S20E17 The Good, the Sad and the Drugly
The episode in brief
When Bart and Milhouse pull off a prank at Springfield Elementary, Milhouse takes the fall and gets suspended from school. Homer forces Bart to sign in under Homer's name and visit Grampa at his retirement home, and Bart soon becomes smitten with a delightful 11-year-old volunteer named Jenny. Hoping to impress Jenny, Bart offers to volunteer at the home. But as Bart and Jenny's relationship progresses, Milhouse emerges from his suspension and is less than thrilled about Bart turning his back on him for a girl. Meanwhile, Lisa does a report on what Springfield will look like in 50 years and becomes very depressed at the dreary outlook. A concerned Marge takes Lisa to a psychiatrist who diagnoses Lisa with Environment-Related Despair and puts on her on an antidepressant to cure her eco-blues. Blackboard: 'I will not mock teacher's outdated cell phone'.
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 S20E17 air?
The Simpsons S20E17 (“The Good, the Sad and the Drugly”) first aired on April 19, 2009.
Where can I watch The Simpsons S20E17?
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 guest stars in The Simpsons S20E17?
Guest stars include Anne Hathaway (Jenny (voice)).
Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S20E17?
The Simpsons S20E17 (“The Good, the Sad and the Drugly”) was directed by Rob Oliver and written by Marc Wilmore.
Is The Simpsons S20E17 a good episode?
Fans rate The Simpsons S20E17 (“The Good, the Sad and the Drugly”) 8.5/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.