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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 26 · EPISODE 8

The Simpsons S26E08 Covercraft

★ 7.4 · GREAT Nov 23, 2014 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S26E08: Covercraft

The episode in brief

Homer has a mid-life crisis, takes up bass guitar and forms a cover band with some of the other dads in town. But the band's modest early success is soon overwhelmed by the breakout potential of their most unlikely star, Apu.

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

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S26E08

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.4
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S26E08 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S26E08 air?

The Simpsons S26E08 (“Covercraft”) first aired on November 23, 2014.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S26E08?

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 S26E08 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S26E08 (“Covercraft”) 7.4/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.