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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 22 · EPISODE 20

The Simpsons S22E20 Homer Scissorhands

★ 8.1 · GREAT May 8, 2011 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S22E20: Homer Scissorhands

The episode in brief

After Homer discovers a genius talent for styling hair and opens his own salon, he becomes Springfield's most in-demand hair stylist. But having to listen to women's problems and gossip all day long leads Homer to believe his gift may actually be a curse. Meanwhile, when Milhouse decides to live each day to the fullest, he comes out of his shell and professes his love for Lisa, only to have his heart broken. Milhouse then catches the eye of popular fifth-grader Taffy, causing Lisa to make a bold move. Blackboard: 'I do not deserve a Mothers day gift for being "One Badass Mother".

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

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Where to watch S22E20

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.1
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S22E20 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S22E20 air?

The Simpsons S22E20 (“Homer Scissorhands”) first aired on May 8, 2011.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S22E20?

In the US, The Simpsons season 22 — 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 S22E20 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S22E20 (“Homer Scissorhands”) 8.1/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.