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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 23 · EPISODE 12

The Simpsons S23E12 Moe Goes from Rags to Riches

★ 6.8 · SOLID Jan 29, 2012 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S23E12: Moe Goes from Rags to Riches

The episode in brief

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 Middle Ages, the bar rag was loomed into a beautiful and ornate medieval tapestry and traveled around the globe through the hands of royalty before finding himself found himself at Moe's Tavern. Meanwhile, Bart begs Milhouse for forgiveness after the two friends get into a tiff, and when the bar rag goes missing, Moe realizes that he has more friends than he thought.

FAN DESK VERDICT A dependable half hour — exactly what a comfort watch should be on a weeknight. No fireworks, no regrets.

Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S23E12

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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6.8
THE FAN VERDICT
Comfort food. Reliable as a Friday rerun.

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S23E12 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S23E12 air?

The Simpsons S23E12 (“Moe Goes from Rags to Riches”) first aired on January 29, 2012.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S23E12?

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 S23E12 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S23E12 (“Moe Goes from Rags to Riches”) 6.8/10, which puts it in the solid tier for The Simpsons.