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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 29 · EPISODE 1

The Simpsons S29E01 The Serfsons

★ 7.4 · GREAT Oct 1, 2017 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S29E01: The Serfsons

The episode in brief

In a magical medieval world, Marge's mother is turned into an Ice Walker and the only way for Homer to afford the cure is to force Lisa to use illegal magic. When the King discovers this, he kidnaps Lisa, and Homer must lead a feudal uprising to save her.

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 S29E01

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

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S29E01 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S29E01 air?

The Simpsons S29E01 (“The Serfsons”) first aired on October 1, 2017.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S29E01?

In the US, The Simpsons season 29 — 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 S29E01 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S29E01 (“The Serfsons”) 7.4/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.