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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 27 · EPISODE 6

The Simpsons S27E06 Friend with Benefit

★ 7.3 · GREAT Nov 8, 2015 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S27E06: Friend with Benefit

The episode in brief

Lisa befriends Harper, a new kid at school who happens to be super-rich. Then, Homer befriends Harper's dad and is able to enjoy the perks of Lisa having a rich friend, as well. But Lisa decides that Harper is a bully and moves to end the friendship, which prompts Homer to try and smooth things over so he can continue to enjoy the good life.

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

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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S27E06

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.3
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S27E06 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S27E06 air?

The Simpsons S27E06 (“Friend with Benefit”) first aired on November 8, 2015.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S27E06?

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 S27E06 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S27E06 (“Friend with Benefit”) 7.3/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.