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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 17 · EPISODE 6

The Simpsons S17E06 See Homer Run

★ 8.9 · ESSENTIAL Nov 20, 2005 30 MIN FOX 3 GUEST STARS
Still from The Simpsons S17E06: See Homer Run

The episode in brief

Homer's inability to embrace Lisa's Father's Day book the same way he does Bart's Father's Day Toolman causes Lisa to develop Ddd. Meanwhile, Bart steals the Bart Boulevard street sign and causes a huge pile-up. While Mayor Quimby creates The Safety Salamander spokesperson in response to the accident, the town still forces the ineffective Mayor into a recall election. Homer, longing to win back his daughter's love, takes the spokesperson position, and after a heroic run as The Safety Salamander, he runs for Mayor along with every other unqualified Springfieldian.

FAN DESK VERDICT An all-timer. This is the episode you show someone to explain why The Simpsons matters — clear the evening and watch it properly.

Snapshots

2 STILLs
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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Nancy Kruse
WRITTEN BY Stephanie Gillis

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S17E06

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.9
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S17E06 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S17E06 air?

The Simpsons S17E06 (“See Homer Run”) first aired on November 20, 2005.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S17E06?

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 S17E06?

Guest stars include Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones (voice)), Russi Taylor (Martin Prince / Sherri / Terri (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Dolph / Brandine / Miss Springfield / Crazy Cat Lady (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S17E06?

The Simpsons S17E06 (“See Homer Run”) was directed by Nancy Kruse and written by Stephanie Gillis.

Is The Simpsons S17E06 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S17E06 (“See Homer Run”) 8.9/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.