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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 26 · EPISODE 17

The Simpsons S26E17 Waiting for Duffman

★ 8.9 · ESSENTIAL Mar 15, 2015 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S26E17: Waiting for Duffman

The episode in brief

When Duffman undergoes hip replacement surgery and retires, the company sets up a reality show competition to find his replacement. Homer wins the competition, and because the job requires him to stay sober, he learns that beer isn't as necessary as he thought to have a good time.

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

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S26E17

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.9
THE FAN VERDICT
Canon. Required viewing for the fan card.

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S26E17 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S26E17 air?

The Simpsons S26E17 (“Waiting for Duffman”) first aired on March 15, 2015.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S26E17?

In the US, The Simpsons season 26 — 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 S26E17 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S26E17 (“Waiting for Duffman”) 8.9/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.