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Season 17 – The Simpsons

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This long-running animated comedy focuses on the eponymous family in the town of Springfield in an unnamed U.S. state. The head of the Simpson family, Homer, is not a typical family man. A nuclear-plant employee, he does his best to lead his family but often finds that they are leading him. The family includes loving, blue-haired matriarch Marge, troublemaking son Bart, overachieving daughter Lisa and baby Maggie. Other Springfield residents include the family's religious neighbor, Ned Flanders, family physician Dr. Hibbert, Moe the bartender and police chief Clancy Wiggum.
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Seth Freilich Pajiba 05/29/2018
Over the last year or so, it's actually gotten pretty good again. Not necessarily the pinnacle of perfection it once was, but it tends to provide at least a few laughs an episode, which is good enough for me. Go to Full Review Josh Kurp Uproxx 10/26/2017
Not bad, not good, just...there. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jan 3 22 funny episodes, including the Christmas episode. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 8 Season 17 of The Simpsons continues to elevate the series by deepening character development and expanding creative storytelling. One standout element is the recurring storyline of Sideshow Bob and his relentless schemes to kill Bart Simpson, which adds layers of suspense and dark humor to the episodes. This ongoing conflict demonstrates that the show is capable of blending traditional cartoon comedy with more dramatic, high-stakes narratives, creating tension that keeps viewers invested. Beyond Sideshow Bob, the season explores diverse character arcs, giving secondary characters more attention and making the world of Springfield feel even richer. The writing balances absurdity with emotional depth, showcasing clever satire and inventive plots. Season 17 proves that after so many years, The Simpsons can still surprise audiences, combine humor with darker undertones, and maintain its status as a landmark animated series. See more Abdulmohsen A @RT47416480 07/14/2025 Best show ever must see See more Jeffrey M @RT01695930 12/13/2023 The Simpsons Season 17 is an okay season of the Simpsons. A few good episode in this season is The Seemingly Never-ending Story and Kiss Kiss Bang Bangalore. A few bad episodes of this season were The Wettest Story Ever Told and Marge's Sons Poisoning. The Simpsons Season 17 is an average season at this point. Not super good not super bad. Season 17 is an improvement from season 16 ( my least favorite Simpsons season so far ). The Simpsons is still okay but far from the Golden Age. I give this Season a 63%. An okay season. See more johnathon w @Hoppynsc 08/13/2022 Another fun but flawed season, though lacking any standout episodes outside "The Italian Bob", which is a welcome return of the classic villain, Sideshow Bob. At the very least, it passed the time. See more 05/16/2021 Not that was a big drop 6 episodes to hate, great. See more Read all reviews
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Matt Groening

Creator

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Jay Simpson

Julie Kavner

Marjorie Bouvier Simpson

Nancy Cartwright

Bartholomew Jo-Jo "Bart" Simpson

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Marie Simpson

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 11, 2005 Bonfire of the Manatees When Homer allows Fat Tony to shoot an explicit movie in the Simpson home, angry Marge leaves and meets Caleb Thorn, an attractive marine biologist. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 18, 2005 The Girl Who Slept Too Little When a graveyard is relocated to the lot next to the Simpsons, Lisa has nightmares that prevent her from sleeping. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 25, 2005 Milhouse of Sand and Fog When Maggie gets chicken pox, Homer tries to capitalize on it by throwing a pox party and inviting parents to infect their children. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 6, 2005 Treehouse of Horror XVI B.I. Bartificial Intelligence; Survival of the Fattest; the World Series of Manhunter with host Terry Bradshaw; I've Grown a Costume on Your Face. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 13, 2005 Marge's Son Poisoning Realizing that Marge is lonely, Bart decides to spend extra time with her, causing his classmates to call him a mama's boy. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 20, 2005 See Homer Run Homer's reaction to Lisa's Father's Day book causes her to develop a disappointment disorder. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 27, 2005 The Last of the Red Hat Mamas Marge is shunned after Homer has an altercation with the Easter Bunny at the mayor's egg hunt. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 11, 2005 The Italian Bob Homer brings the whole family along when he is sent to Italy to pick up a new sports car for Mr. Burns. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 18, 2005 Simpsons Christmas Stories The Simpsons re-enact the Nativity; a World War II tale stars Grampa, Mr. Burns and Santa; a musical features "The Nutcracker Suite." Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 8, 2006 Homer's Paternity Coot Marge's rage against the new toll road system somehow leads to the discovery of a frozen mailman and his 40-year-old mail. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 29, 2006 We're on the Road to D'Ohwhere After Bart steals a key from Principal Skinner's office and gets himself into hot water, Marge and Homer send him to a behavior modification camp. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 26, 2006 My Fair Laddy When Bart accidentally destroys Willie's shack with a game of solid-ice dodgeball, Marge takes in the homeless janitor. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 12, 2006 The Seemingly Never-Ending Story While exploring with his family, Homer causes a cave to crumble and finds himself stuck upside-down in the ceiling. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 19, 2006 Bart Has Two Mommies A monkey holds Bart hostage while under Homer's care, leaving Marge to figure out how to get her son back. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 26, 2006 Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife Homer's obsession with Lenny's new plasma TV prompts Marge to enter the family in sweepstakes, and they win a trip to the Fox Studio Lot. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 2, 2006 Million Dollar Abie Grandpa considers suicide but decides to become a matador instead, after foiling Homer's plans to make Springfield home to a professional football franchise. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 9, 2006 Kiss Kiss Bang Bangalore Homer learns the nuclear power plant is being shut down and outsourced to India; Selma and Patty kidnap MacGyver. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 23, 2006 The Wettest Stories Ever Told When the Simpsons' plans for a nice family outing turns bad, they try to salvage the night by telling different stories of disasters at sea. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 30, 2006 Girls Just Want to Have Sums Lisa masquerades as a boy when a new principal divides the school by gender. Details Episode 20 Aired May 7, 2006 Regarding Margie Marge has amnesia and thinks she is single. Details Episode 21 Aired May 14, 2006 The Monkey Suit Flanders pushes Mayor Quimby to appoint the Rev. Lovejoy as morality czar in charge of spreading the theory of creationism; Lisa is arrested. Details Episode 22 Aired May 21, 2006 Marge and Homer Turn a Couple Play Struggling second baseman Buck Mitchell seeks marital advice from Homer and Marge, and their advice seems to be working until Buck finds Homer giving Fiona a neck massage. Details

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Season Info

Director
Nancy Kruse, Steven Dean Moore, Raymond S. Persi, Mike Anderson, Mark Kirkland, Bob Anderson, Matthew Nastuk, Michael Marcantel, Michael Polcino, David Silverman
Creator
Matt Groening
Executive Producer
James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Tim Long, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Carolyn Omine, Matt Selman, Sam Simon
Screenwriter
Joel H. Cohen
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG (S|V)
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 11, 2005