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The Simpsons S20E02 Lost Verizon

★ 8.8 · ESSENTIAL Oct 5, 2008 30 MIN FOX 2 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S20E02: Lost Verizon

The episode in brief

In order to save up money to buy a cell phone, Bart takes a job at a country club retrieving golf balls. While at the course, Bart watches celebrities, including Leary (guest-starring as himself) playing a round. When Leary's cell phone rings just as he is about to take a swing, he furiously throws the phone in the air and it lands right next to Bart. Bart decides to keep the cell and makes prank calls to all over the world pretending to be Leary. He even accepts a job offer from famed producer Grazer (guest-starring as himself) to star in the film version of "Everyone Poops." When Marge discovers what Bart has been up to, she confiscates the device and calls Leary to return the phone. But Leary has a better idea, and instructs Marge to activate the GPS system on the phone so she can track Bart's every move. Bart quickly catches on and devises a plan that sends the family on a wild goose chase all the way to Machu Picchu. Blackboard: 'teacher's diet is working'.

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 Raymond S. Persi
WRITTEN BY John Frink

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S20E02

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

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S20E02 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S20E02 air?

The Simpsons S20E02 (“Lost Verizon”) first aired on October 5, 2008.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S20E02?

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 S20E02?

Guest stars include Brian Grazer (Brian Grazer (voice)) and Denis Leary (Denis Leary (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S20E02?

The Simpsons S20E02 (“Lost Verizon”) was directed by Raymond S. Persi and written by John Frink.

Is The Simpsons S20E02 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S20E02 (“Lost Verizon”) 8.8/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 20
EPISODES20E02
AIREDOct 5, 2008
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORRaymond S. Persi
WRITERSJohn Frink
FAN RATING★ 8.8
TMDB★ 6.6 · 27 votes
VERDICTESSENTIAL
WHERE TO WATCH
Watch on FX→ Watch on Hulu→ Watch on Disney+→ Watch on fuboTV→ Watch on DirecTV On Demand→ Watch on Spectrum On Demand→ Watch on YouTube TV→ Watch on FOX One Amazon Channel→ Watch on FX→ Watch on Hulu on Disney+→
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