Review | The Simpsons

AIR DATE: SUNDAY 1/10

Anne Hathaway guest voices and sings in a tale (the show's 450th!) that boasts more satirical bite and belly laughs than usual. To attract female viewers, Krusty the Clown reluctantly agrees to let a chirpy star named Princess Penelope (Hathaway) cohost his variety show. Much to Bart's disdain, the two soon get amorous on-air -- though Krusty does warn her: "Honey, I got punch lines older than you." Even in animated form, Hathaway's radiance shines through. And love her disarming rendition of "Moon River"! (Fox, 8 P.M.)

--JOHN GRIFFITHS