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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 23 · EPISODE 19

The Simpsons S23E19 A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do Again

★ 8.6 · ESSENTIAL Apr 29, 2012 30 MIN FOX
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The episode in brief

When Bart sees a commercial for the ultimate cruise, he begs his parents for a family vacation. Low on cash, the only way they can go is if each family member sells one valuable. Once they're away, Bart is determined to make the vacation last forever. So he comes up with a plan to make sure they never have to return home.

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.

Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S23E19

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8.6
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S23E19 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S23E19 air?

The Simpsons S23E19 (“A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do Again”) first aired on April 29, 2012.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S23E19?

In the US, The Simpsons season 23 — 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.

Is The Simpsons S23E19 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S23E19 (“A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do Again”) 8.6/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.