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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 28 · EPISODE 18

The Simpsons S28E18 A Father's Watch

★ 7.7 · GREAT Mar 19, 2017 30 MIN FOX
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The episode in brief

Worried that Bart is destined for failure, Marge turns to a series of parenting "experts" for advice. Homer decides to cash in on one expert's advice by opening up a trophy store in Springfield. Meanwhile, Bart finds some needed encouragement from Grampa, who gives him a precious watch coveted by Homer.

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 S28E18

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7.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S28E18 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S28E18 air?

The Simpsons S28E18 (“A Father's Watch”) first aired on March 19, 2017.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S28E18?

In the US, The Simpsons season 28 — 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 S28E18 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S28E18 (“A Father's Watch”) 7.7/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.