[s17e1] Bonfire Of The Manatees -

The 17th season premiere of The Simpsons , titled (S17E1), originally aired on September 11, 2005. Written by Dan Greaney and directed by Mark Kirkland , the episode explores the familiar territory of a Simpson marriage crisis with a nautical, environmental twist. Plot Summary

Upon discovering the production, a disgusted Marge flees Springfield. While attempting to call Homer from a remote phone booth, she is seemingly "attacked" by a manatee, only to be saved by (guest voiced by Alec Baldwin ), a handsome marine biologist dedicated to protecting the endangered mammals. Fascinated by the manatees and charmed by Thorn, Marge stays to help with his conservation efforts. [S17E1] Bonfire of the Manatees

This was the first season premiere to air in September since Season 11. The episode won an award for Television Episodic Comedy at the 16th Environmental Media Awards. The 17th season premiere of The Simpsons ,