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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 21 · EPISODE 23

The Simpsons S21E23 Judge Me Tender

★ 8.2 · GREAT May 23, 2010 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S21E23: Judge Me Tender

The episode in brief

When Moe discovers a hidden talent for judging contests, he is approached by a television agent to join the AMERICAN IDOL judges' panel. Moe flies to Los Angeles where he tours the Fox lot and receives some sage career advice. Meanwhile, Homer drives Marge crazy when he begins hanging around the house.

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.

Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S21E23

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8.2
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S21E23 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S21E23 air?

The Simpsons S21E23 (“Judge Me Tender”) first aired on May 23, 2010.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S21E23?

In the US, The Simpsons season 21 — 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.

Is The Simpsons S21E23 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S21E23 (“Judge Me Tender”) 8.2/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.