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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 27 · EPISODE 2

The Simpsons S27E02 Cue Detective

★ 8.2 · GREAT Oct 4, 2015 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S27E02: Cue Detective

The episode in brief

Scotty Boom, a Chew Network super-chef, challenges Homer to a smoke-off. But when someone steals Homer's secret weapon - a smoker he bought off a mysterious man at a BBQ shack - Lisa and Bart are on the case.

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 S27E02

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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8.2
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S27E02 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S27E02 air?

The Simpsons S27E02 (“Cue Detective”) first aired on October 4, 2015.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S27E02?

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 S27E02 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S27E02 (“Cue Detective”) 8.2/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.