After the Simpsons' dog bites Marge, the family explores the tragic past of Santa's Little Helper.
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.
The Simpsons S31E22 (“The Way of the Dog”) first aired on May 17, 2020.
In the US, The Simpsons season 31 — 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.
Fans rate The Simpsons S31E22 (“The Way of the Dog”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.