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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 23 · EPISODE 1

The Simpsons S23E01 The Falcon and the D'ohman

★ 7.4 · GREAT Sep 25, 2011 30 MIN FOX
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The episode in brief

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 tortured nightmares to save Homer from a Ukranian terrorist. Meanwhile, Marge fantasizes about being a contestant on "Top Chef" hosted by Tom Colicchio, and the future of Springfield's hottest "it" couple Nedna, Edna Krabappel and Ned Flanders, will be revealed after months of online fan voting and speculation.

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 S23E01

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7.4
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S23E01 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S23E01 air?

The Simpsons S23E01 (“The Falcon and the D'ohman”) first aired on September 25, 2011.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S23E01?

In the US, The Simpsons season 23 — 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 S23E01 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S23E01 (“The Falcon and the D'ohman”) 7.4/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.