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The Simpsons season 2 episode 20: The War of the Simpsons

Aired 2 May 199124 minRated TV-PG

7.4TMDB · 55 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Simpsons Season 2 in Australia

The Simpsons season 2 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $24.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The War of the Simpsons”

At a lakeside retreat for married couples, Marge is determined to fix her marriage with Homer, but Homer is more determined to catch General Sherman, the freakishly large catfish that lives in the lake.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 20 of 22 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 19 first.
  • It runs about 24 minutes.
  • Directed by Mark Kirkland, written by John Swartzwelder.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 (55 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Mark Kirkland
Writer
John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
Maggie Roswell as Maude Flanders / Helen Lovejoy (voice)Pamela Hayden as (voice)

Credits: TMDB.

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