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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 31 · EPISODE 22

The Simpsons S31E22 The Way of the Dog

★ 8.7 · ESSENTIAL May 17, 2020 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S31E22: The Way of the Dog

The episode in brief

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.

Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S31E22

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S31E22 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S31E22 air?

The Simpsons S31E22 (“The Way of the Dog”) first aired on May 17, 2020.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S31E22?

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.

Is The Simpsons S31E22 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S31E22 (“The Way of the Dog”) 8.7/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.