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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 17 · EPISODE 22

The Simpsons S17E22 Marge and Homer Turn a Couple Play

★ 8.2 · GREAT May 21, 2006 30 MIN FOX 3 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

After a passionate kiss between Marge and Homer airs on the Isotope Jumbotron, struggling second baseman Buck Mitchell turns to the couple for marital advice. The Simpsons are able to get Buck and his sexy singing wife, Fiona, on track, and the Isotopes' season turns for the better. Things seem to be coming up aces for the Simpsons until Buck catches Homer giving Fiona a post-show neck massage, which results in both couples separating. Blackboard 'Have a great summer everyone'.

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

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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Bob Anderson
WRITTEN BY Joel H. Cohen

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S17E22

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.2
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S17E22 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S17E22 air?

The Simpsons S17E22 (“Marge and Homer Turn a Couple Play”) first aired on May 21, 2006.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S17E22?

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 S17E22?

Guest stars include Mandy Moore (Tabitha Vixx (voice)), Stacy Keach (Howard K. Duff VIII / Don Bookner (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Baseball Player (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S17E22?

The Simpsons S17E22 (“Marge and Homer Turn a Couple Play”) was directed by Bob Anderson and written by Joel H. Cohen.

Is The Simpsons S17E22 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S17E22 (“Marge and Homer Turn a Couple Play”) 8.2/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.