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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 20 · EPISODE 21

The Simpsons S20E21 Coming to Homerica

★ 8.2 · GREAT May 17, 2009 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S20E21: Coming to Homerica

The episode in brief

When nearby Ogdenville's economy crumbles due to tainted barley discovered in Krusty's veggie burgers, the unemployed workers of Ogdenville flock to Springfield. After Mayor Quimby closes Springfield's borders and enlists private citizens to help patrol them, Homer organizes a border patrol group.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Snapshots

4 STILLs
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Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Steven Dean Moore
WRITTEN BY Brendan Hay

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S20E21

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8.2
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S20E21 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S20E21 air?

The Simpsons S20E21 (“Coming to Homerica”) first aired on May 17, 2009.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S20E21?

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 S20E21?

The Simpsons S20E21 (“Coming to Homerica”) was directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by Brendan Hay.

Is The Simpsons S20E21 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S20E21 (“Coming to Homerica”) 8.2/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.