Two New Episodes of "The Simpsons"

Even though I'd also like some Arrested Development (FOX promises it will "Return This Summer"), we've got two, count 'em, TWO new episodes of The Simpsons this week (Kris, you'd better free up some hard drive space). It's part of FOX's "Animation Domination" Sunday lineup, during which Family Guy returns yet again (wasn't it cancelled twice?). Anyway, here are the episode descriptions (notice the return of Albert Brooks AND Stephen Hawking):


"Don't Fear the Roofer" (350th Episode, or 351st according to SNPP)
Episode #GABF10 (May 01 08:00pm)

When a leaky roof drives Homer to drink, he goes to the bar and befriends a beer-loving roofer (Ray Romano), who promises to help Homer with the repairs.

Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Ray Romano, Stephen Hawking.
Producer(s): James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean.

"The Heartbroke Kid"
Episode #GABF11 (May 01 08:30pm)

When Bart endangers his health by bingeing on vending-machine food, the Simpsons turn their home into a hostel in order to afford sending him to a forced starvation facility.

Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Albert Brooks.
Producer(s): James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean.

Oh, and due to the death of Pope John Paul II, they postponed the showing of "The Father, the Son, and the Holy Guest Star" (which was initially supposed to air three weeks ago).