S31E22The Simpsons season 31 episode 22: The Way of the Dog
Aired 17 May 202023 minRated TV-PG
Where to watch The Simpsons Season 31 in Australia
The Simpsons season 31 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $24.99 and Fetch TV from $24.99.
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What happens in “The Way of the Dog”
Santa's Little Helper nips at Marge, causing the family to reflect on the difficult life that the dog led prior to being adopted by the family. They end up reuniting him with his mother to avoid having to euthanize him.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season finale of season 31, so watch episodes 1 to 21 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Matthew Faughnan, written by Carolyn Omine.
- TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 (16 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Matthew Faughnan
- Writer
- Carolyn Omine
- Guest stars
- Cate Blanchett as Elaine Wolff (voice)Michael York as Clayton (voice)Pamela Hayden as Milhouse Van Houten (voice)Tress MacNeille as Lady (voice)Chris Edgerly as Laughing Crowd (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
More from The Simpsons Season 31
Every episode of Season 31The Simpsons episode guide
Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.