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.
The Simpsons S34E16 (“Hostile Kirk Place”) first aired on March 12, 2023.
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.
Fans rate The Simpsons S34E16 (“Hostile Kirk Place”) 6.9/10, which puts it in the solid tier for The Simpsons.