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The Simpsons S23E20 The Spy Who Learned Me

★ 7.9 · GREAT May 6, 2012 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S23E20: The Spy Who Learned Me

The episode in brief

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 Homer's attempts to reconcile with Marge do not seem to fix anything. Later, Homer is knocked off a ladder and suffers a concussion on the job, leaving him out of work for six weeks. Instead of telling Marge, Homer decides to use the time to learn how to become a better husband with the help of someone whom he believes is Stradivarius Cain.

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 S23E20

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7.9
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S23E20 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S23E20 air?

The Simpsons S23E20 (“The Spy Who Learned Me”) first aired on May 6, 2012.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S23E20?

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 S23E20 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S23E20 (“The Spy Who Learned Me”) 7.9/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.