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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 34 · EPISODE 16

The Simpsons S34E16 Hostile Kirk Place

★ 6.9 · SOLID Mar 12, 2023 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S34E16: Hostile Kirk Place

The episode in brief

By fanning the flames of hate and division instead of embracing historical fact, nobody Kirk Van Houten rises from obscurity to become arbiter of Springfield Elementary's curriculum--leading to a fascist, dystopian future where Kirk is Springfield's dictator.

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 S34E16

US · NOVEMBER 2026
AVAILABILITY IS FOR THE SHOW; NOT EVERY SERVICE CARRIES EVERY EPISODE · LINKS MAY EARN US POPCORN MONEY
6.9
THE FAN VERDICT
Comfort food. Reliable as a Friday rerun.

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S34E16 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S34E16 air?

The Simpsons S34E16 (“Hostile Kirk Place”) first aired on March 12, 2023.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S34E16?

In the US, The Simpsons season 34 — 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 S34E16 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S34E16 (“Hostile Kirk Place”) 6.9/10, which puts it in the solid tier for The Simpsons.