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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 23 · EPISODE 7

The Simpsons S23E07 The Man in the Blue Flannel Pants

★ 7.4 · GREAT Nov 27, 2011 30 MIN FOX
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The episode in brief

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 to "Account Man" for the Springfield Nuclear Plant. Robert Marlow, a seasoned account veteran, takes Homer under his wing and shows Homer what the high life is like in the corner office. Meanwhile, Lisa introduces Bart to a new literary world which sparks his interest in reading classic novels, and when Homer's long hours at the office become the norm, a family vacation with Marge and the kids help him realize that family always comes before work.

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 S23E07

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.4
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S23E07 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S23E07 air?

The Simpsons S23E07 (“The Man in the Blue Flannel Pants”) first aired on November 27, 2011.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S23E07?

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 S23E07 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S23E07 (“The Man in the Blue Flannel Pants”) 7.4/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.