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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 17 · EPISODE 12

The Simpsons S17E12 My Fair Laddy

★ 8.4 · GREAT Feb 26, 2006 30 MIN FOX 5 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S17E12: My Fair Laddy

The episode in brief

The Simpsons open up their home to Groundskeeper Willy after Bart accidentally destroys his house. But soon after his arrival, Willy's poor manners become the focus of a bet between Bart and Lisa, as she takes on the challenge of turning him into a proper gentleman. Meanwhile, Homer rips his favorite blue pants and starts an ambitious advertising campaign to reestablish the discontinued garment.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Snapshots

2 STILLs
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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Bob Anderson
WRITTEN BY Michael Price

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S17E12

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.4
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S17E12 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S17E12 air?

The Simpsons S17E12 (“My Fair Laddy”) first aired on February 26, 2006.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S17E12?

In the US, The Simpsons season 17 — including this episode — is available on FX, Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, FOX One Amazon Channel, Hulu on Disney+, Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV.

Who guest stars in The Simpsons S17E12?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Master of Ceremonies (voice)), Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Janey Powell / Jimbo Jones (voice)), Russi Taylor (Martin Prince / Various Students (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Miss Pommelhorst / Dolph / Agnes Skinner (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S17E12?

The Simpsons S17E12 (“My Fair Laddy”) was directed by Bob Anderson and written by Michael Price.

Is The Simpsons S17E12 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S17E12 (“My Fair Laddy”) 8.4/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.