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The Simpsons Season 24

8.1 · GREAT Sep 30, 2012 – May 19, 2013 FOX 22 EPISODES ★ 8.1 AVG EPISODE
EPISODE RATINGS · E01→E22 The Simpsons season 24 episode ratings: 22 rated episodes, from 7.3 to 8.5; highest E13
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The season in brief

Season 24 of The Simpsons aired from Sep 30, 2012 – May 19, 2013 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
8.5
FAN DESK PICK OF THE SEASON
Episode 13 — Hardly Kirk-Ing

Every episode

22 IN ORDER
S24E01 Sep 30, 2012 30 MIN ★ 7.3

Moonshine River

America's favorite Midwestern family travels to New York City in search of Bart's long-lost love Mary Spuckler who he wants to reconnect with since she has left Springfield and…

S24E02 Oct 7, 2012 30 MIN ★ 7.5

Treehouse of Horror XXIII

Destined to be yet another classic Halloween-themed episode of THE SIMPSONS, in the opener of the 23rd annual "Treehouse of Horror," we go back to ancient times when a Mayan Homer…

S24E03 Nov 4, 2012 30 MIN ★ 7.9

Adventures in Baby-Getting

When Marge's car falls into a sink hole, she buys the perfect replacement to fit her family of five. But she quickly grows to hate it because, as she tells a shocked Homer, the…

S24E04 Nov 11, 2012 30 MIN ★ 7.3

Gone Abie Gone

Grampa escapes from his retirement home, and when Homer and Marge frantically try to track him down, they follow clues that reveal secrets in Grampa's past. They find that he…

S24E05 Nov 18, 2012 30 MIN ★ 8.1

Penny-Wiseguys

Homer is shocked to discover that his bowling teammate Dan Gillick, is an accountant for Fat Tony and his mob. When the government finally catches up with Fat Tony and he is…

S24E06 Nov 25, 2012 30 MIN ★ 8.2

A Tree Grows in Springfield

Lisa tries to cheer up a down-in-the-dumps Homer by winning him a "MyPad" at the school auction. But he falls back into a funk when he breaks the magical tablet device - until Ned…

S24E07 Dec 9, 2012 30 MIN ★ 8.2

The Day the Earth Stood Cool

Homer wants a younger, hipper image. So he starts hanging out with Terrence and Emily, his cool new neighbors from Portland, OR. But Marge finds their trendy parenting methods…

S24E08 Dec 16, 2012 30 MIN ★ 8.4

To Cur with Love

When a fire at the retirement home forces Grampa to move back in with the Simpsons, Homer throws out his back on moving day. While "resting" at home, he gets hooked on the…

S24E09 Jan 6, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.3

Homer Goes to Prep School

Homer joins the "Springfield Preppers," an off-the-grid survivalist group whose leader has set up a top-secret retreat outside of town to prepare for the end of the world. But…

S24E10 Jan 13, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.4

A Test Before Trying

When Springfield Elementary is threatened with closure because of low standardized test scores, the fate of the school rests on one student who missed the test, and who must raise…

S24E11 Jan 27, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.1

The Changing of the Guardian

After surviving a tornado, Marge and Homer seek out guardians for the kids, in case the worst should happen. They first turn to friends and family, including Homer's half-brother,…

S24E12 Feb 10, 2013 30 MIN ★ 7.6

Love is a Many-Splintered Thing

Bart's heart strings are pulled once again when Mary Spuckler returns to Springfield. But his failure to pay her enough attention strains their relationship. Marge, too, puts…

S24E13 Feb 17, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.5

Hardly Kirk-Ing

Bart and Milhouse explore the perks of being an adult when a shaving experiment leaves Milhouse looking exactly like his father, Kirk. Also, Marge desperately tries to save Maggie…

S24E14 Mar 3, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.0

Gorgeous Grampa

Homer's obsession with the TV show "Storage Battles" leads the family to discover Grampa's past identity as "Gorgeous Godfrey," the most feared, villainous man in pro-wrestling…

S24E15 Mar 10, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.5

Black-eyed, Please

Flanders becomes jealous when his laid-back parents start to prefer Homer's company over his and he faces unbearable guilt after punching Homer in the eye, as he desperately tries…

S24E16 Mar 17, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.2

Dark Knight Court

Bart is falsely accused of pulling a prank on Easter involving the school marching band and stuffing rotten eggs in the brass section's horns, and Lisa must step in as his…

S24E17 Apr 14, 2013 30 MIN ★ 7.8

What Animated Women Want

Once again, Homer must save his marriage when Marge gets fed up with his behavior. Meanwhile, after watching "A Streetcar Named Desire," Milhouse takes on a Marlon Brando-inspired…

S24E18 Apr 28, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.4

Pulpit Friction

Homer is recruited to be a church deacon by the trendy new reverend in town. But Bart asks Flanders to help him track down their former pastor, Reverend Lovejoy, when Homer starts…

S24E19 May 5, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.4

Whiskey Business

Moe finds a new lease on life when rich venture capitalists take an interest in his homemade whiskey. Then, Grampa injures himself while babysitting Bart, and quickly discovers he…

S24E20 May 12, 2013 30 MIN ★ 7.9

The Fabulous Faker Boy

Marge encourages Bart to explore his creative side, and his initial reticence quickly subsides when Marge hires Slava's beautiful daughter, Zhenya, as his new piano instructor.…

S24E21 May 19, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.5

The Saga of Carl

Homer, Moe, Lenny and Carl win $200,000 in the Springfield Lottery. But when Carl takes off to Iceland - his homeland - with all the winnings, the guys embark on a Nordic…

S24E22 May 19, 2013 30 MIN ★ 8.2

Dangers on a Train

Marge unwittingly gets involved with a Web site for married people seeking affairs, and meets a charming man (voice of Seth MacFarlane) who takes quite an interest in her.

Cast this season

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Season 24 FAQ

How many episodes are in The Simpsons season 24?

The Simpsons season 24 has 22 episodes.

When did The Simpsons season 24 air?

The Simpsons season 24 aired from September 30, 2012 to May 19, 2013.

Where can I watch The Simpsons season 24?

In the US, The Simpsons season 24 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 24?

The highest-rated episode of The Simpsons season 24 is S24E13 “Hardly Kirk-Ing”, rated 8.5/10.