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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 31 · EPISODE 5

The Simpsons S31E05 Gorillas on the Mast

★ 7.4 · GREAT Nov 3, 2019 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S31E05: Gorillas on the Mast

The episode in brief

After a trip to Aquatraz Water Park, Lisa becomes determined to set free Springfield's most vicious animals in captivity. Meanwhile, Homer fulfills a lifelong dream of buying a boat, and quickly realizes boat ownership sucks.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Who’s in it

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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S31E05

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.4
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S31E05 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S31E05 air?

The Simpsons S31E05 (“Gorillas on the Mast”) first aired on November 3, 2019.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S31E05?

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 S31E05 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S31E05 (“Gorillas on the Mast”) 7.4/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.