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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 24 · EPISODE 11

The Simpsons S24E11 The Changing of the Guardian

★ 8.1 · GREAT Jan 27, 2013 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S24E11: The Changing of the Guardian

The episode in brief

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, Herb Powell with whom to entrust their kids, but when Bart and Lisa fall in love with a super-cool couple, Mav and Portia, Marge starts to question their potential guardians' true motivations.

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

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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S24E11

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8.1
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S24E11 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S24E11 air?

The Simpsons S24E11 (“The Changing of the Guardian”) first aired on January 27, 2013.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S24E11?

In the US, The Simpsons season 24 — 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 S24E11 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S24E11 (“The Changing of the Guardian”) 8.1/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.