Sacha Baron Cohen to guide Simpsons around Israel

An upcoming episode of the hit animated series "The Simpsons" will be set in Israel, where the family will be guided by a bitter, angry Israeli tour guide voiced by Sacha Baron Cohen.

Several episodes of the show, now entering its 21st season, have dealt with Jewish issues, and even the Middle East conflict over the years.

In the episode, tentatively set to air in the U.S. on March 28, 2010, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson find themselves in Israel, and Homer develops Jerusalem Syndrome and becomes convinced he is the messiah.

Simpsons producer Al Jean told Entertainment Weekly that Baron Cohen, known for his characters Borat and Bruno, will partake in aggressive dialogue with Marge Simpson.

"He's trying to get Marge to give him good grades on the comment card, and she goes, 'You people are pushy,' and he goes, 'What do you mean, you people? You try having Syria for a neighbor! What do you have - Canada?'" Jean said in an interview.

The episode, named "The greatest story ever D'ohed," is scheduled to coincide with Palm Sunday.

"It'll be a show that all faiths can come together and be offended by," Jean said.