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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 24 · EPISODE 13

The Simpsons S24E13 Hardly Kirk-Ing

★ 8.5 · ESSENTIAL Feb 17, 2013 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S24E13: Hardly Kirk-Ing

The episode in brief

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 from the dangers of children's television. Blackboard: 'I will not tweet as the principal's toilet'.

FAN DESK VERDICT An all-timer. This is the episode you show someone to explain why The Simpsons matters — clear the evening and watch it properly.

Who’s in it

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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S24E13

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.5
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S24E13 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S24E13 air?

The Simpsons S24E13 (“Hardly Kirk-Ing”) first aired on February 17, 2013.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S24E13?

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 S24E13 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S24E13 (“Hardly Kirk-Ing”) 8.5/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.