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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 24 · EPISODE 12

The Simpsons S24E12 Love is a Many-Splintered Thing

★ 7.6 · GREAT Feb 10, 2013 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S24E12: Love is a Many-Splintered Thing

The episode in brief

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 Homer in the dog house.

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 S24E12

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.6
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S24E12 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S24E12 air?

The Simpsons S24E12 (“Love is a Many-Splintered Thing”) first aired on February 10, 2013.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S24E12?

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 S24E12 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S24E12 (“Love is a Many-Splintered Thing”) 7.6/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.