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The Simpsons S20E05 Dangerous Curves

★ 8.3 · GREAT Nov 9, 2008 30 MIN FOX 5 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S20E05: Dangerous Curves

The episode in brief

When the Simpson family takes a road trip to a cabin in the woods, a series of flashbacks depict Homer and Marge's blissful courtship and their early married years. They recall their first encounter with Flanders and Maude twenty years prior at the very same cabins, where Flanders insisted the unmarried Homer and Marge stay in separates rooms. Later, they recall when they each met distracting members of the opposite sex who nearly wooed Homer and Marge away from each other. Bart and Lisa also reflect on happier times from their early childhood. Despite the obstacles and the passing of time, Homer and Marge attempt to see the forest for the trees.

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.

Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Matthew Faughnan
WRITTEN BY Ian Maxtone-Graham and Billy Kimball

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S20E05

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8.3
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S20E05 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S20E05 air?

The Simpsons S20E05 (“Dangerous Curves”) first aired on November 9, 2008.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S20E05?

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 S20E05?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Cap'n Crunch / Trix Rabbit (voice)), Maggie Roswell (Maude Flanders (voice)), Maurice LaMarche (Admiral Crunchy (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Ruthie / Jimbo Jones (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Beatrice / Sylvia / Dolph (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S20E05?

The Simpsons S20E05 (“Dangerous Curves”) was directed by Matthew Faughnan and written by Ian Maxtone-Graham and Billy Kimball.

Is The Simpsons S20E05 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S20E05 (“Dangerous Curves”) 8.3/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.

EPISODE FACTS
SEASONSeason 20
EPISODES20E05
AIREDNov 9, 2008
NETWORKFOX
RUNTIME30 min
DIRECTORMatthew Faughnan
WRITERSIan Maxtone-Graham, Billy Kimball
FAN RATING★ 8.3
TMDB★ 6.5 · 26 votes
VERDICTGREAT
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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