The Simpsons: Season 22

2010
22 episodes

Season 22 of The Simpsons premiered on September 26, 2010 and has 22 episodes, from "Elementary School Musical" to "The Ned-liest Catch". The last episode aired on May 22, 2011.

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Episodes

Episode 1Elementary School MusicalAired September 26, 2010
Marge sends Lisa to a performing arts camp, where counselors and fellow campers inspire her to embrace her creative side; upon returning to Springfield, Lisa grows restless with her boring suburban lifestyle.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by Tim Long
Guest stars
- Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawking (voice)
- Jemaine Clement Ethan Ballantyne (voice)
- Ira Glass Ira Glass (voice)
- Bret McKenzie Kurt Hardwick (voice)
- Lea Michele Sarah (voice)
- Cory Monteith Flynn (voice)
- Amber Riley Aiesha (voice)
Episode 2Loan-a-LisaAired October 3, 2010
Grampa gives each family member a portion of his savings; Lisa worries that Nelson's instant success with a new business venture might lure him away from continuing his education.
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Faughnan
- Written by Valentina Garza
Guest stars
- Muhammad Yunus Muhammad Yunus (voice)
- Chris Hansen Chris Hansen (voice)
- Mark Zuckerberg Mark Zuckerberg (voice)
Episode 3MoneyBARTAired October 10, 2010
Lisa starts coaching Bart's Little League team; Marge and Bart spend the day at an amusement park, where former MLB manager Mike Scioscia gives Bart advice.
- 22m
- Directed by Nancy Kruse
- Written by Tim Long
Guest stars
- Mike Scioscia Mike Scioscia (voice)
Episode 4Treehouse of Horror XXIAired November 7, 2010
Worried about the effects of violent video games, Marge encourages Bart and Milhouse to play board games; Lisa becomes smitten with a new student, a vampire; while on a second honeymoon, Homer and Marge rescue a castaway who escaped from his ship.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by Joel H. Cohen
Guest stars
- Hugh Laurie Roger (voice)
- Daniel Radcliffe Edmund (voice)
Episode 5Lisa Simpson, This Isn't Your LifeAired November 14, 2010
Fearing that she will end up like Marge, Lisa pledges to focus solely on her academics and not get distracted by other things; Bart puts Nelson in his place and unintentionally earns the title of school bully.
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Nastuk
- Written by Joel H. Cohen
Episode 6The Fool MontyAired November 21, 2010
Mr. Burns becomes distraught at the town's apathetic reaction to the announcement that he has only weeks to live; Bart secretly takes Burns into the family's home.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Michael Price
Episode 7How Munched Is That Birdie in the Window?Aired November 28, 2010
After Bart nurses an injured bird back to health, Homer enters it in a race.
- 22m
- Directed by Michael Polcino
- Written by Kevin Curran
Guest stars
- Rachel Weisz Dr. Thurston (voice)
- Danica Patrick Danica Patrick (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 8The Fight Before ChristmasAired December 5, 2010
When the rest of the family seems to lack Christmas spirit, Marge contacts Martha Clause.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta
Guest stars
- Martha Stewart Martha Stewart (voice)
- Katy Perry Katy Perry (voice)
Episode 9Donnie FatsoAired December 12, 2010
Homer ends up in the Springfield penitentiary after getting caught bribing an official; an FBI investigator offers Homer a way to reduce his jail time.
- 23m
- Directed by Ralph Sosa
- Written by Chris Cluess
Guest stars
- Jon Hamm FBI Agent (voice)
- Joe Mantegna Fat Tony (voice)
Episode 10Moms I'd Like to ForgetAired January 9, 2011
Marge reconnects with a close group of mothers she used to be friends with; Bart tries to break up their group when his playdates stop being fun.
- 22m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson and Chris Clements
- Written by Brian Kelley
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 11Flaming MoeAired January 16, 2011
When Smithers transforms Moe's pub into a refined and trendy lounge, the establishment becomes Springfield's local gay hangout; Principal Skinner falls for the new, free-spirited music teacher.
- 23m
- Directed by Chuck Sheetz
- Written by Matt Selman
Guest stars
- Alyson Hannigan Melody Juniper (voice)
- Scott Thompson Grady (voice)
- Kristen Wiig Calliope Juniper (voice)
Episode 12Homer the FatherAired January 23, 2011
When Homer insists Bart must earn the new dirt bike he wants, Bart comes up with a scheme; James Lipton interviews a TV cast.
- 22m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by Joel H. Cohen
Guest stars
- James Lipton James Lipton (voice)
- Michael Paul Chan Chinese Agent (voice)
- David Mamet David Mamet (voice)
- Garry Marshall Sheldon Leavitt (voice)
Episode 13The Blue and the GrayAired February 13, 2011
Moe attends a seminar in hope of gaining more confidence with women; Marge makes a change after discovering her gray hair.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by Rob LaZebnik
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 14Angry Dad: The MovieAired February 20, 2011
Bart's film about an angry father quickly becomes a critical favorite, winning him several awards.
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Nastuk
- Written by John Frink
Guest stars
- Nick Park Nick Park (voice)
- Russell Brand Russell Brand (voice)
- JB Smoove DJ Kwanzaa (voice)
- Halle Berry Halle Berry (voice)
- Ricky Gervais Ricky Gervais (voice)
- Pamela Hayden (voice)
- Maurice LaMarche Erman Millwood (voice)
- Chris Edgerly Additional Voices (voice)
Episode 15The Scorpion's TaleAired March 6, 2011
During a field trip, Lisa discovers desert water that makes usually combative creatures get along; after getting kicked out of the retirement home, Grampa comes to live with the family.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson and Matthew Schofield
- Written by Ian Maxtone-Graham and Billy Kimball
Guest stars
- Werner Herzog Walter Hotenhoffer (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Retirement Castle Orderly (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Agnes Skinner / Mrs. Fornby / Flight Attendent (voice)
Episode 16A Midsummer's Nice DreamAired March 13, 2011
When Cheech and Chong stop in Springfield while on their reunion tour, Homer impresses Cheech so much he asks him to replace Chong; Principal Skinner forms a new comedy team with Chong; Marge tries to help a hoarder.
- 22m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta
Guest stars
- Cheech Marin Cheech Marin (voice)
- Tommy Chong Tommy Chong (voice)
Episode 17Love Is a Many Strangled ThingAired March 27, 2011
Marge persuades Homer to enroll in a fathering enrichment class; Bart becomes a school bully.
- 22m
- Directed by Michael Polcino
- Written by Bill Odenkirk
Guest stars
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (voice)
- Paul Rudd Dr. Zander (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Security Guard / Burns' Cellmate / Various Voices (voice)
Episode 18The Great SimpsinaAired April 10, 2011
When the Great Raymondo takes Lisa on as his magician's assistant, she is conned into revealing the secret of his greatest trick to his nemesis.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson and Chris Clements
- Written by Matt Warburton
Guest stars
- Martin Landau The Great Raymondo (voice)
- Ricky Jay Ricky Jay (voice)
- Jack McBrayer Ewell Freestone (voice)
- Teller Teller (voice)
- Penn Jillette Penn (voice)
- David Copperfield David Copperfield (voice)
Episode 19The Real Housewives of Fat TonyAired May 1, 2011
Fat Tony and Marge's sister, Selma, fall in love and get married; Bart discovers a special ability.
- 23m
- Directed by Lance Kramer
- Written by Dick Blasucci
Guest stars
- Joe Mantegna Fat Tony (voice)
Episode 20Homer ScissorhandsAired May 8, 2011
Homer opens his own hair salon after discovering he is a talented stylist; Milhouse professes his love for Lisa.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland and Mike B. Anderson
- Written by Peter Gaffney and Steve Viksten
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Helen Lovejoy / Luann Van Houten (voice)
- Kristen Schaal Taffy (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Sarah Wiggum (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Lindsay Naegle / Manjula / Lunchlady Doris / Cookie Kwan (voice)
- Chris Edgerly (voice)
Episode 21500 KeysAired May 15, 2011
After finding the keys to every door in Springfield, Lisa finds a hidden room beneath the elementary school.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by John Frink
Guest stars
- Albert Brooks Hank Scorpio (voice)
Episode 22The Ned-liest CatchAired May 22, 2011
When Ned starts dating Mrs. Krabappel, he is surprised to learn how many of Springfield's men she has been with.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson and Chuck Sheetz
- Written by Jeff Westbrook
Guest stars
- Joey Kramer Joey Kramer (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)