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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 36 · EPISODE 17

The Simpsons S36E17 Full Heart, Empty Pool

★ 7.7 · GREAT May 11, 2025 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S36E17: Full Heart, Empty Pool

The episode in brief

Homer and Grampa team up to create a new sport that rivals pickleball, until Homer kicks Grampa off.

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 S36E17

US · NOVEMBER 2026
AVAILABILITY IS FOR THE SHOW; NOT EVERY SERVICE CARRIES EVERY EPISODE · LINKS MAY EARN US POPCORN MONEY
7.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S36E17 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S36E17 air?

The Simpsons S36E17 (“Full Heart, Empty Pool”) first aired on May 11, 2025.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S36E17?

In the US, The Simpsons season 36 — 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 S36E17 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S36E17 (“Full Heart, Empty Pool”) 7.7/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.