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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 27 · EPISODE 18

The Simpsons S27E18 How Lisa Got Her Marge Back

★ 6.7 · SOLID Apr 10, 2016 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S27E18: How Lisa Got Her Marge Back

The episode in brief

After getting into an argument, Marge takes Lisa on a touristy trip to Capital City, where, after attending a musical, they meet the show's star, Andrew Rannells (guest-voicing as himself), who reminds Lisa how lucky she is to have such a great mom. Meanwhile, Bart is frustrated that everyone expects his pranks, so he teams up with Maggie to trick people. Blackboard: Features Principal Skinner writing 'Never loose a bet to Bart Simpson' while Bart watches.

FAN DESK VERDICT A dependable half hour — exactly what a comfort watch should be on a weeknight. No fireworks, no regrets.

Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S27E18

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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6.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Comfort food. Reliable as a Friday rerun.

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S27E18 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S27E18 air?

The Simpsons S27E18 (“How Lisa Got Her Marge Back”) first aired on April 10, 2016.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S27E18?

In the US, The Simpsons season 27 — 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 S27E18 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S27E18 (“How Lisa Got Her Marge Back”) 6.7/10, which puts it in the solid tier for The Simpsons.