Home > The Simpsons > Season 23 « TV Series Page The Simpsons: Season 23 (2011 - 2012) SEASON: Season 23 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Season 8 Season 9 Season 10 Season 11 Season 12 Season 13 Season 14 Season 15 Season 16 Season 17 Season 18 Season 19 Season 20 Season 21 Season 22 Season 23 Season 24 Season 25 Season 26 Season 27 Season 28 Season 29 Season 30 Season 31 Want to see Episode List Season 23 The Simpsons Critics Consensus No consensus yet. 60% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 5 62% Audience Score User Ratings: 103 NEW More Info × Close Want to see Super Reviewer Submit Super Reviewer Edit Review Episodes 1 The Falcon and the D'Ohman Air date: Sep 25, 2011 Season 23 premiere: When Homer's threatened by a Ukrainian terrorist, a shy security guard (voice of Kiefer Sutherland) with a shadowy past comes to his aid. Meanwhile, Marge dreams of being on "Top Chef"; and the future of "Nedna" (Ned and Mrs. Krabappel) is revealed. "Top Chef" judge Tom Colicchio has a voice cameo as himself. More 3 Treehouse of Horror XXII Air date: Oct 30, 2011 "Treehouse of Horror XXII": Homer gets his arm caught in a boulder in an isolated canyon. He's also paralyzed, but can communicate via natural gases. Mountain climber Aron Ralston provides his own voice. Meanwhile, Bart and Milhouse are in deep space, transformed into one-eyed avatars and caught up in planetary warfare after Bart falls in love. And Ned Flanders is transformed nightly into a cold-blooded vigilante. More 4 Replaceable You Air date: Nov 6, 2011 Homer gets a new assistant at work (voice of Jane Lynch), who quickly replaces him. She turns out to have a sinister past. Meanwhile, Bart's science-fair project , a mechanical seal, outclasses Lisa's and proves to be a hit at the retirement home. More 5 The Food Wife Air date: Nov 13, 2011 Marge, Bart and Lisa start a food blog ("The Three Mouthketeers"), which results in scoring reservations at Springfield's hottest new restaurant. The question becomes whether to invite Homer. Chefs Anthony Bourdain, Gordon Ramsay and Mario Batali (providing their own voices) offer Marge their opinions in a dream sequence. Later, Homer's cooking gets him into trouble. More 6 The Book Job Air date: Nov 20, 2011 Homer decides to cash in on the "tween lit" craze and forms a team to group write a novel. He enlists fantasy novelist Neil Gaiman (providing his own voice) for the effort, but then must navigate treacherous industry shoals at the Springfield Book Fair. More 7 The Man in the Blue Flannel Pants Air date: Nov 27, 2011 After Homer hosts a party to promote Krusty's new liquor, Mr. Burns makes him an account exec and an ad pro (voice of John Slattery) mentors him. Soon Homer begins to neglect his family. Meanwhile, Bart begins reading classic novels. More 8 The Ten-Per-Cent Solution Air date: Dec 4, 2011 After Krusty's show is canceled and his agent dumps him, the Simpsons introduce him to another agent (voice of Joan Rivers), who turns out to be the agent who discovered him years ago. More 9 Holidays of Future Passed Air date: Dec 11, 2011 Flash-forward to 2041: Bart and Lisa are heading home for the holidays with their own kids in tow. And when they turn to Marge and Homer for parenting advice, they come to realize that the apple doesn't fall far from the Christmas tree. More 10 Politically Inept, With Homer Simpson Air date: Jan 8, 2012 After his videotaped rant about airport security goes viral, Homer lands a radio talk show, and considerable political influence. Then he endorses rock star Ted Nugent (who provides his own voice) for president. More 11 The D'oh-cial Network Air date: Jan 15, 2012 Lisa, the creator of a social network she calls SpringFace, explains why she came to regret it. Meanwhile, Patty and Selma compete against the Winklevoss twins (voice of Armie Hammer) in a 2012 Olympic competition. More Show More Episodes The Simpsons: Season 23 Photos View All Photos (20) Tv Season Info "The Simpsons" has had its fair share of unusual episodes over the years, but series 23 features possibly its strangest installment yet: "Moe Goes From Rags to Riches," which tells the long history of Moe's bar rag from medieval times to the present day (and with Jeremy Irons providing the mellifluous voice of the rag, no less). Another high-concept episode spoofs the movie "Inception," as the Simpsons family enter Homer's dreams in order to find out why he's wetting the bed. It's also a season with a number of great Lisa stories: She writes a young-adult novel, founds an online social network, falls for an intellectual (Michael Cera) and receives some life advice from Lady Gaga in the finale. Genre: Animation Network: FOX Premiere Date: Sep 25, 2011 Creator: Matt Groening Exec. Producers: Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, Al Jean, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman, Bill Oakley, Sam Simon, David Mirkin, Josh Weinstein, John Frink Cast Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson Pamela Hayden as Milhouse Tress MacNeille as Dolph Hank Azaria as Moe Harry Shearer as Skinner Russi Taylor as Martin Prince/Sherri/Terri Maggie Roswell as Luann Marcia Wallace as Mrs. Krabappel Jackie Mason as Rabbi Krustofsky Frank Welker Phil Hartman Kiefer Sutherland as Wayne Robbie Conal as Himself Aron Ralston as Himself Jeremy Irons as Bar Rag Treat Williams as Himself/General Neil Gaiman as Himself John Slattery as Robert Marlowe Joan Rivers as Annie Michael Cera as Nick Ron English as Himself Andy Garcia as Slick Publisher Tom Colicchio as Himself Steve Coogan as Rowan Priddis Mario Batali as Himself Dana Gould as Air Marshal Armie Hammer as Winklevoss Twins Lady Gaga as Herself J.K. Simmons as Newspaper Publisher Jane Lynch as Roz Ted Nugent as Himself Bryan Cranston as Stradivarius Cain Kevin Michael Richardson as Worker Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob Shepard Fairey as Himself Anthony Bourdain as Himself Jamie Hyneman as Himself Gordon Ramsay as Himself Adam Savage as Himself Alison Krauss as Herself Kenny Scharf as Himself Tim Heidecker as Amuse Bruce Chris Edgerly as Marlin Eric Wareheim as Fois Garth Show More Cast News & Interviews for The Simpsons: Season 23 Ranking All 26 Season Premieres of The Simpsons View All The Simpsons: Season 23 News Episodes 1 The Falcon and the D'Ohman Air date: Sep 25, 2011 Season 23 premiere: When Homer's threatened by a Ukrainian terrorist, a shy security guard (voice of Kiefer Sutherland) with a shadowy past comes to his aid. Meanwhile, Marge dreams of being on "Top Chef"; and the future of "Nedna" (Ned and Mrs. Krabappel) is revealed. "Top Chef" judge Tom Colicchio has a voice cameo as himself. More 3 Treehouse of Horror XXII Air date: Oct 30, 2011 "Treehouse of Horror XXII": Homer gets his arm caught in a boulder in an isolated canyon. He's also paralyzed, but can communicate via natural gases. Mountain climber Aron Ralston provides his own voice. Meanwhile, Bart and Milhouse are in deep space, transformed into one-eyed avatars and caught up in planetary warfare after Bart falls in love. And Ned Flanders is transformed nightly into a cold-blooded vigilante. More 4 Replaceable You Air date: Nov 6, 2011 Homer gets a new assistant at work (voice of Jane Lynch), who quickly replaces him. She turns out to have a sinister past. Meanwhile, Bart's science-fair project , a mechanical seal, outclasses Lisa's and proves to be a hit at the retirement home. More 5 The Food Wife Air date: Nov 13, 2011 Marge, Bart and Lisa start a food blog ("The Three Mouthketeers"), which results in scoring reservations at Springfield's hottest new restaurant. The question becomes whether to invite Homer. Chefs Anthony Bourdain, Gordon Ramsay and Mario Batali (providing their own voices) offer Marge their opinions in a dream sequence. Later, Homer's cooking gets him into trouble. More 6 The Book Job Air date: Nov 20, 2011 Homer decides to cash in on the "tween lit" craze and forms a team to group write a novel. He enlists fantasy novelist Neil Gaiman (providing his own voice) for the effort, but then must navigate treacherous industry shoals at the Springfield Book Fair. More 7 The Man in the Blue Flannel Pants Air date: Nov 27, 2011 After Homer hosts a party to promote Krusty's new liquor, Mr. Burns makes him an account exec and an ad pro (voice of John Slattery) mentors him. Soon Homer begins to neglect his family. Meanwhile, Bart begins reading classic novels. More 8 The Ten-Per-Cent Solution Air date: Dec 4, 2011 After Krusty's show is canceled and his agent dumps him, the Simpsons introduce him to another agent (voice of Joan Rivers), who turns out to be the agent who discovered him years ago. More 9 Holidays of Future Passed Air date: Dec 11, 2011 Flash-forward to 2041: Bart and Lisa are heading home for the holidays with their own kids in tow. And when they turn to Marge and Homer for parenting advice, they come to realize that the apple doesn't fall far from the Christmas tree. More 10 Politically Inept, With Homer Simpson Air date: Jan 8, 2012 After his videotaped rant about airport security goes viral, Homer lands a radio talk show, and considerable political influence. Then he endorses rock star Ted Nugent (who provides his own voice) for president. More 11 The D'oh-cial Network Air date: Jan 15, 2012 Lisa, the creator of a social network she calls SpringFace, explains why she came to regret it. Meanwhile, Patty and Selma compete against the Winklevoss twins (voice of Armie Hammer) in a 2012 Olympic competition. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for The Simpsons Season 23 All Critics (5) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (2) The Simpsons have been in a critical tailspin for quite some time now. The season premiere of the 23rd season doesn't change much. May 11, 2018 | Rating: 3/10 | Full Review… Kyle Lemmon Under the Radar ... still had plenty of laughs thanks to the ridiculous cast of characters that is The Simpsons. Nov 13, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… Eric Hochberger TV Fanatic Negative points for the 43,583 guest stars... Oct 25, 2017 | Full Review… Josh Kurp Uproxx The Simpsons has remained as quintessentially American as anything else produced by our culture, recognizing our dual capacities for greatness and folly, for cooperation and chaos, for weakness and resolve. Nov 9, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… Rob Humanick Slant Magazine Top Critic The real question is whether The Simpsons can still bring the funny. All signs point to yes with big neon asterisks attached. Nov 15, 2017 | Rating: B | Full Review… Hayden Childs AV Club Top Critic View All Critic Reviews (5) Audience Reviews for The Simpsons: Season 23 Nov 26, 2016 Season 23 was the last season when I watched the show as a "Super fan", someone who couldn't live without seeing the newest Simpsons episode. Maybe that awful Lady Gaga episode had something to do with it, besides that monstrosity season 23 picks up the pace from season 22 and turns out to be a decent season. My favorites where Holidays of Future Passed, Politically Inept, With Homer Simpson, The Book Job, The Food Wife, and A Totally Fun Thing Bart will Never Do Again, all episodes that showed there's still passion in the crew, and that the occasional Rag episode is worth sitting through. John N Feb 22, 2016 Tiene uno que otro episodio decente, pero la poca magia de esta serie esta más que pérdida. Eliel L Jan 30, 2014 Funny at times but sometimes it isn't funny at all, show has been going on too long now i think, overall it is isn't too bad Shane B Jan 05, 2014 The episodes are so vehemently bland at this point that it's almost offensive. I can't believe that someone is making stuff so bad and it's not an in-joke or something. The worst part is, people still like it! Jaws N Nov 30, 2013 Again, like most of its lacklustre seasons, it proved to be outlandish, but I think they may have learned their mistakes at the time, mainly because that they at least managed to have the good episodes outweigh the bad episodes for once, and also some great guest voices at the time. Ben C See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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