The Fat Blue Line
episode of The Simpsons (S31 E3)
"The Fat Blue Line" is the third episode of the thirty-first season of the American animated television series The Simpsons, and the 665th episode overall. It aired in the United States on Fox on October 13, 2019. The episode was directed by Mike Frank Polcino and written by Bill Odenkirk. The title is a pun of the law enforcement phrase The Thin Blue Line.
In this episode, Chief Wiggum helps Fat Tony prove his innocence when he is accused of robbing people. Bob Odenkirk guest starred as Fat Tony's lawyer. Actor Jason Momoa appeared as himself. The episode received positive reviews.
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The Simpson family goes to the San Castellaneta street festival, dedicated to the Italian culture, while Fat Tony meets with his uncle. Mayor Quimby introduces Jason Momoa who tells the story of Ignatius Castellaneta.
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