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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 26 · EPISODE 5

The Simpsons S26E05 Opposites A-frack

★ 8.3 · GREAT Nov 2, 2014 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S26E05: Opposites A-frack

The episode in brief

Lisa brings in Assemblywoman Maxine Lombard to put a stop to Mr. Burns' fracking operation, but is taken aback when the two political opponents find themselves attracted to one another.

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

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S26E05

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.3
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S26E05 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S26E05 air?

The Simpsons S26E05 (“Opposites A-frack”) first aired on November 2, 2014.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S26E05?

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 S26E05 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S26E05 (“Opposites A-frack”) 8.3/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.