Two Bad Neighbors
"Two Bad Neighbors" is the thirteenth episode of the seventh season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It was written by Ken Keeler, directed by Wes Archer and inspired by the animosity toward the series' earlier run from the Bushes. In the episode, George H. W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States (voiced by Harry Shearer), moves across the street from the Simpsons. Homer seeks revenge after the former President spanks Bart for his bad behavior.
| "Two Bad Neighbors" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 13 |
| Directed by | Wes Archer |
| Written by | Ken Keeler |
| Production code | 3F09 |
| Original air date | January 14, 1996 |
| Episode features | |
| Couch gag | Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie are moose heads on the wall and Homer is a bearskin rug on the floor. A game hunter comes in, sits on the couch, and smokes a pipe. |
| Commentary | Matt Groening Bill Oakley Josh Weinstein Ken Keeler Wes Archer |
It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 14, 1996. Since airing, the episode has received positive reviews from television critics, and Vanity Fair named it the fifth-best episode of the show. It acquired a Nielsen rating of 9.9, and was the second-highest-rated show on the Fox network the week it aired.