S14·E5 Helter Shelter
- Episode
- Season 14, Episode 5
- Air Date
- December 1, 2002
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- Mark Kirkland
- Writers
- Brian Pollack, Mert Rich
- Score
- 6.7/10 (32 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
The Simpson family has to find temporary residence while their house is fumigated for termites. When they run out of options, they decide to become contestants on a reality show where families live in the manner that people did in 1895. The family is initially miserable, but slowly adapt to their new life, which causes the show to lose ratings. The producers decide to try to boost viewers by dumping the house in a river and forcing the family to survive in the wilderness. However, the Simpsons find a bunch of rejects from other reality shows and they attack the producers.
Rate this episode
Your rating is anonymous and can be changed later.
Be the first viewer to rate it.
Director & writers
Guest stars
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 14 Episode 5 of The Simpsons air?
Season 14, Episode 5 ('Helter Shelter') originally aired on December 1, 2002.
How long is Season 14 Episode 5 ('Helter Shelter')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in The Simpsons Season 14 Episode 5?
The Simpson family has to find temporary residence while their house is fumigated for termites. When they run out of options, they decide to become contestants on a reality show where families live in the manner that people did in 1895. The family is initially miserable, but slowly adapt to their ne...
All The Simpsons episode ratings Season 14 Where to watch
Top-rated The Simpsons episodes
- S5E2 · Cape Feare ★ 8.6
- S8E2 · You Only Move Twice ★ 8.5
- S4E12 · Marge vs. the Monorail ★ 8.5
- S7E7 · King-Size Homer ★ 8.4
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on The Simpsons S14E5.