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The Simpsons Season 23

7.8 · GREAT Sep 25, 2011 – May 20, 2012 FOX 22 EPISODES ★ 7.8 AVG EPISODE
EPISODE RATINGS · E01→E22 The Simpsons season 23 episode ratings: 22 rated episodes, from 6.8 to 8.6; highest E19
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The season in brief

Season 23 of The Simpsons aired from Sep 25, 2011 – May 20, 2012 on FOX and runs 22 episodes.

FAN DESK VERDICT A strong year with only a couple of skippable detours. Watch it straight through — the map below flags the peaks.

Must-watch episodes

TOP RATED

Episode map

FAN RATINGS
ESSENTIAL GREAT SOLID FOR COMPLETISTS
8.6
FAN DESK PICK OF THE SEASON
Episode 19 — A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do Again

Every episode

22 IN ORDER
S23E01 Sep 25, 2011 30 MIN ★ 7.4

The Falcon and the D'ohman

Homer befriends Wayne, a reserved security guard recently hired by the nuclear power plant. Plagued by violent flashbacks from his past as a CIA agent, he must overcome his…

S23E02 Oct 2, 2011 30 MIN ★ 7.6

Bart Stops to Smell the Roosevelts

Principal Skinner challenges superintendent Gary Chalmers to take over Bart's education after one of Bart's pranks leads to a school fundraiser debacle. Chalmers takes an…

S23E03 Oct 30, 2011 30 MIN ★ 7.6

Treehouse of Horror XXII

In the spooky opener of the 22nd annual installment of "Treehouse of Horror," Homer takes a dangerous dive into an isolated canyon on Candy Peak, but when a crashing boulder traps…

S23E04 Nov 6, 2011 30 MIN ★ 7.4

Replaceable You

BART's science fair project, a mechanical baby seal, outshines Lisa's brainy asteroid model and becomes a popular pet among the retirement home patrons. Meanwhile, Homer gets a…

S23E05 Nov 13, 2011 30 MIN ★ 8.1

The Food Wife

Marge takes Bart and Lisa on a weekend excursion, but when an unexpected restaurant detour awakens their taste buds, fellow foodies Amuse Bruce and Fois Garth inspire them to…

S23E06 Nov 20, 2011 30 MIN ★ 7.8

The Book Job

Lisa becomes disheartened when she learns the shocking truth behind the "tween lit" industry and her beloved fantasy novel characters. But Homer decides to cash in on the craze…

S23E07 Nov 27, 2011 30 MIN ★ 7.4

The Man in the Blue Flannel Pants

Host a tastemaker party at their home to promote Absolut Krusty, Krusty the Clown's own brand of liquor. Mr. Burns takes notice of the party's success and decides to promote Homer…

S23E08 Dec 4, 2011 30 MIN ★ 7.0

The Ten-Per-Cent Solution

Krusty the Clown is stuck in a rut when the television network pulls his show from the air and his talent agency drops him as a client. But when THE SIMPSONS introduce him to…

S23E09 Dec 11, 2011 30 MIN ★ 8.3

Holidays of Future Passed

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and THE SIMPSONS flash forward thirty years and find themselves in a tech-savvy, futuristic Springfield. Bart and Lisa have children of…

S23E10 Jan 8, 2012 30 MIN ★ 7.2

Politically Inept, with Homer Simpson

Homer lands his own political talk show after a video featuring his impassioned rant on poor treatment at the airport goes viral. As his talk show quickly gains popularity…

S23E11 Jan 15, 2012 30 MIN ★ 7.8

The D'oh-cial Network

As the mastermind and creator of the online social networking phenomenon SpringFace, Lisa is called to trial when Springfield's obsession with the site becomes chaotic and…

S23E12 Jan 29, 2012 30 MIN ★ 6.8

Moe Goes from Rags to Riches

After Moe is heckled for not having any real companions, Moe's best friend and beloved bar rag narrates his incredible thousand-year journey to Springfield. Beginning in the…

S23E13 Feb 12, 2012 30 MIN ★ 7.3

The Daughter Also Rises

Marge and Lisa's mother-daughter Valentine's Day plans take a turn when Lisa meets Nick, an intellectual romantic who shares the same passion for culture, history and literature.…

S23E14 Feb 19, 2012 30 MIN ★ 7.9

At Long Last Leave

The Simpsons are evicted from Springfield and join an off-the-grid community outside of town. But when Homer and Marge try to sneak back into Springfield, they are welcomed with…

S23E15 Mar 4, 2012 30 MIN ★ 8.1

Exit Through the Kwik-E-Mart

In order to get back at his dad, Bart goes undercover as a graffiti street artist and plasters Homer's unflattering image all over Springfield. But one night, Bart and Milhouse…

S23E16 Mar 11, 2012 30 MIN ★ 8.3

How I Wet Your Mother

Karma gets the best of Homer after he gets his friends in trouble, and as a result, his bedwetting problem worsens. The family goes on a mission to infiltrate his dreams to search…

S23E17 Mar 18, 2012 30 MIN ★ 8.2

Them, Robot

Mr. Burns replaces all of Springfield Power Plant's employees with robots but decides to keep Homer as the sole human worker. With unemployment at an all-time high and mechanical…

S23E18 Apr 15, 2012 30 MIN ★ 8.3

Beware My Cheating Bart

When Bart is forced to chaperone Jimbo's girlfriend to a movie, she ends up developing feelings for him, resulting in a whole bunch of trouble with the bullies at school.…

S23E19 Apr 29, 2012 30 MIN ★ 8.6

A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do Again

When Bart sees a commercial for the ultimate cruise, he begs his parents for a family vacation. Low on cash, the only way they can go is if each family member sells one valuable.…

S23E20 May 6, 2012 30 MIN ★ 7.9

The Spy Who Learned Me

After going on "date night" to a spy movie starring crime fighter Stradivarius Cain, Marge becomes upset with Homer for blurting out embarrassing remarks throughout the film, but…

S23E21 May 13, 2012 30 MIN ★ 8.1

Ned 'n' Edna's Blend

When the town of Springfield discovers that Ned and Edna have secretly gotten hitched, Marge offers to throw them a congratulatory reception. However, bringing everyone together…

S23E22 May 20, 2012 30 MIN ★ 7.4

Lisa Goes Gaga

Lisa tries to reverse her status as one of the least popular girls in school by ghostwriting positive things about herself on the school blog. When her plan backfires, her social…

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Season 23 FAQ

How many episodes are in The Simpsons season 23?

The Simpsons season 23 has 22 episodes.

When did The Simpsons season 23 air?

The Simpsons season 23 aired from September 25, 2011 to May 20, 2012.

Where can I watch The Simpsons season 23?

In the US, The Simpsons season 23 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.

What is the best episode of The Simpsons season 23?

The highest-rated episode of The Simpsons season 23 is S23E19 “A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do Again”, rated 8.6/10.