HOMER FINDS A NEW BEST FRIEND ON THE 350TH EPISODE OF "THE SIMPSONS" SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, ON FOX

Ray Romano and Stephen Hawking Guest-Star

In the milestone 350th episode, Homer befriends beer-loving barfly and roofer Ray Magini, guest-voiced by Ray Romano. After discovering a shared passion for sandwiches and the Three Stooges, Homer and Ray become inseparable friends. However, Marge believes Ray is a figment of Homer's imagination and enlists the help of Dr. Hibbert to literally "shock" Ray Magini out of Homer's system. Famed author and scientist Stephen Hawking also makes a guest voice appearance as himself on THE SIMPSONS 350th episode "Don't Fear The Roofer" Sunday, Sept. 18 (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (SI-1610) (TV-PG L, V)

Voice Cast: Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson, Mayor Quimby and Groundskeepr Willie, Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson and Patty; Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson and Nelson Muntz; Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson; Harry Shearer as Kent Brockman, Mr. Burns and Smithers; Pamela Hayden as Milhouse; Hank Azaria as Moe.

Guest Voice Cast: Ray Romano as Ray Magini and Stephen Hawking as himself.