The Simpsons S20E18 Father Knows Worst
The episode in brief
When Homer observes Bart and Lisa struggling in certain aspects of their academic and social lives at school, he becomes a proponent of "helicopter parenting," the process of closely monitoring a child and forcing them to succeed. Homer takes hovering to a new level when he chooses a nearly impossible subject for Bart's balsa wood model-building competition and gives Lisa some not-so-friendly advice on how to make friends. Meanwhile, Marge discovers a sauna in the Simpson family's basement that she finds hard to resist. Blackboard: 'I will not put hot sauce in the CPR dummy'.
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 S20E18 air?
The Simpsons S20E18 (“Father Knows Worst”) first aired on April 26, 2009.
Where can I watch The Simpsons S20E18?
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 S20E18?
Guest stars include Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)).
Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S20E18?
The Simpsons S20E18 (“Father Knows Worst”) was directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Rob LaZebnik.
Is The Simpsons S20E18 a good episode?
Fans rate The Simpsons S20E18 (“Father Knows Worst”) 8.6/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.