The Simpsons S25E16 You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee
The episode in brief
Homer is recruited as a World Cup referee after Lisa extolls his integrity on the youth soccer field in a Springfield Elementary speech contest. But when the Simpsons travel to Brazil, Homer finds his honesty tested by one of South America's slickest gangsters in the soccer match-bribing business.
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 S25E16 air?
The Simpsons S25E16 (“You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee”) first aired on March 30, 2014.
Where can I watch The Simpsons S25E16?
In the US, The Simpsons season 25 — 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 S25E16 a good episode?
Fans rate The Simpsons S25E16 (“You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee”) 8.5/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.