The Simpsons

1989•14 series•Entertainment / Animation

Available on Channel 4 HD

This long-running animated comedy focuses on the eponymous family in the town of Springfield in an unnamed U.S. state. The head of the Simpson family, Homer, is not a typical family man. A nuclear-plant employee, he does his best to lead his family but often finds that they are leading him. The family includes loving, blue-haired matriarch Marge, troublemaking son Bart, overachieving daughter Lisa and baby Maggie. Other Springfield residents include the family's religious neighbour, Ned Flanders, family physician Dr Hibbert, Moe the bartender and police chief Clancy Wiggum.

Episode 1Elementary School Musical

Glee stars Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Amber Riley, plus Flight of the Conchords, guest star when Lisa goes to a performing arts camp. (S22, ep 1)

Episode 15The Scorpion's Tale

When Lisa discovers wild flowers with special, happy powers, Bart hatches a money-making scheme. Iconoclastic director Werner Herzog guests. (S22, ep 15)

Episode 17Love Is a Many Strangled Thing

Homer decides to enrol in a fathering enrichment class. Hollywood's Paul Rudd and former basketball champ Kareem Abdul Jabbar guest. (S22, ep 17)

Episode 19The Real Housewives of Fat Tony

Marge has her reservations when Fat Tony and sister Selma embark on a whirlwind romance. Will a trip to the Jersey Shore calm her fears? (S22, ep 19)

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