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The Simpsons S31E03 The Fat Blue Line

★ 6.7 · SOLID Oct 13, 2019 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S31E03: The Fat Blue Line

The episode in brief

During the San Castellanta street festival, much of the town realizes their wallets have been pickpocketed. After the state investigator puts the wrong man in jail, Chief Wiggum sets out to clear his name, catch the real criminal and show he's still up for police work.

FAN DESK VERDICT A dependable half hour — exactly what a comfort watch should be on a weeknight. No fireworks, no regrets.

Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S31E03

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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6.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Comfort food. Reliable as a Friday rerun.

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S31E03 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S31E03 air?

The Simpsons S31E03 (“The Fat Blue Line”) first aired on October 13, 2019.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S31E03?

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 S31E03 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S31E03 (“The Fat Blue Line”) 6.7/10, which puts it in the solid tier for The Simpsons.