The Simpsons: Season 23

2011
22 episodes

Season 23 of The Simpsons premiered on September 25, 2011 and has 22 episodes, from "The Falcon and the D'ohman" to "Lisa Goes Gaga". The last episode aired on May 20, 2012.

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Episodes

Episode 1The Falcon and the D'ohmanAired September 25, 2011
Homer befriends a new security guard at the plant; Marge daydreams about being a contestant on "Top Chef."
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Nastuk
- Written by Justin Hurwitz
Guest stars
- Kevin Michael Richardson SendEx Employee (voice)
- Kiefer Sutherland Wayne Slater (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 2Bart Stops to Smell the RooseveltsAired October 2, 2011
When superintendent Chalmers is fired for taking Bart and his friends on an unauthorized field trip, the boys hold the school hostage until he is reinstated.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Tim Long
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 3Treehouse of Horror XXIIAired October 30, 2011
A boulder traps Homer's arm when he takes a drive through a canyon; a spider bite paralyzes Homer; Flanders becomes a vigilante by night; Bart and Milhouse travel to a distant planet to obtain an extract.
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Faughnan
- Written by Carolyn Omine
Guest stars
- Jackie Mason Hyman Krustofsky (voice)
Episode 4Replaceable YouAired November 6, 2011
Lisa's science fair project is overshadowed by Bart's mechanical baby seal; Homer's new assistant ends up stealing his job.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by Stephanie Gillis
Guest stars
- Jane Lynch Roz Davis (voice)
Episode 5The Food WifeAired November 13, 2011
Marge, Bart and Lisa start their own food blog and land a reservation at a popular restaurant; when Marge sends Homer to a cooking lab, he finds himself in a situation with law enforcement.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson
- Written by Matt Selman
Guest stars
- Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain (voice)
- Tim Heidecker Amus Bruse (Foodie) (voice)
- Gordon Ramsay Gordon Ramsay (voice)
- Eric Wareheim Fois Garth (Foodie) (voice)
- Mario Batali Mario Batali (voice)
Episode 6The Book JobAired November 20, 2011
Homer creates a team, including author Neil Gaiman, to write the next hit "tween" book; after receiving an advance copy of the work from his publisher, Homer learns there's more to the business than he imagined.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and Dan Vebber
Guest stars
- Andy Garcia Slick (voice)
- Neil Gaiman Neil Gaiman (voice)
Episode 7The Man in the Blue Flannel PantsAired November 27, 2011
The Simpsons host a party to promote Krusty's own brand of liquor; impressed with the party's sucess, Mr. Burns decides to promote Homer; Bart takes an interest in reading classic novels.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Jeff Westbrook
Guest stars
- John Slattery Robert Marlowe (voice)
- Matthew Weiner Businessman (voice)
- Chris Edgerly Additional Voices (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Party Guest (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones / Kitten in Wheelchair (voice)
- Tress MacNeille . Dolph / Zombie Bride / Krusty's Agent (voice)
Episode 8The Ten-Per-Cent SolutionAired December 4, 2011
After Krusty the Clown's show is canceled and his talent agency drops him, his very first agent, Annie, tries to craft his comeback.
- 23m
- Directed by Michael Polcino
- Written by Dan Castellaneta, James L. Brooks, Sam Simon and Deb Lacusta
Guest stars
- Joan Rivers Annie Dubinsky (voice)
- Kevin Dillon Kevin Dillon (voice)
- Janeane Garofalo Janeane Garofalo (voice)
- Jackie Mason Hyman Krustofsky (voice)
Episode 9Holidays of Future PassedAired December 11, 2011
Thirty years in the future, Bart, Lisa and their children spend the holidays at Marge and Homer's house.
- 23m
- Directed by Rob Oliver
- Written by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and J. Stewart Burns
Guest stars
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
Episode 10Politically Inept, with Homer SimpsonAired January 8, 2012
After a video of Homer ranting goes viral, he gets his own political talk show; Homer endorses rocker Ted Nugent for the Republican presidential nominee.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and John Frink
Guest stars
- Dana Gould Murphy (voice)
- Ted Nugent Ted Nugent (voice)
Episode 11The D'oh-cial NetworkAired January 15, 2012
Lisa is called to trial after her online social networking site creates dysfunction in the community; Patty and Selma compete in a rowing event.
- 23m
- Directed by Chris Clements
- Written by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening and J. Stewart Burns
Guest stars
- Armie Hammer Cameron Winklevoss / Tyler Winklevoss (voice)
- David Letterman David Letterman (voice)
Episode 12Moe Goes from Rags to RichesAired January 29, 2012
Moe's bar rag explains that he started as a medieval tapestry a thousand years earlier; Bart tries to reconcile with Milhouse; the disappearance of Moe's bar rag makes him realize he has friends.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by James L. Brooks, Tim Long and Matt Groening
Guest stars
- Jeremy Irons Bar Rag (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Luann Van Houten (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Allison Taylor / Shauna (voice)
Episode 13The Daughter Also RisesAired February 12, 2012
Marge and Lisa's plans for a mother-daughter Valentine's Day take a turn when Lisa falls head over heels for an intellectual romantic; Bart and Milhouse investigate Springfield Elementary's legends.
- 23m
- Directed by Chuck Sheetz
- Written by Rob LaZebnik
Guest stars
- Michael Cera Nick (voice)
- Jamie Hyneman Jamie Hyneman (voice)
- Adam Savage Adam Savage (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Chris Edgerly Parrot / Marlin (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince / Sherri / Terri (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Lunchlady Dora (voice)
Episode 14At Long Last LeaveAired February 19, 2012
When the Simpsons are kicked out of Springfield, they join an off-the-grid community near by; Homer and Marge's former friends react badly when they try to sneak back into town.
- 22m
- Directed by Matthew Nastuk
- Written by Michael Price, James L. Brooks and Matt Groening
Guest stars
- Jackie Mason Hyman Krustofsky (voice)
- Kelsey Grammer Sideshow Bob (voice)
- Julian Assange Julian Assange (voice)
Episode 15Exit Through the Kwik-E-MartAired March 4, 2012
When Bart decides to get back at Homer by becoming a graffiti artist, established street artists offer him a gallery show; a new health food store threatens to put Apu out of business.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by James L. Brooks, Marc Wilmore and Matt Groening
Guest stars
- Shepard Fairey Shepard Fairey (voice)
- Kenny Scharf Kenny Scharf (voice)
- Ron English Ron English (Voice)
Episode 16How I Wet Your MotherAired March 11, 2012
When Homer's bed-wetting worsens, his family tries to infiltrate his dreams to find the source of the problem.
- 23m
- Directed by Lance Kramer
- Written by James L. Brooks, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Groening and Billy Kimball
Guest stars
- Glenn Close Mona Simpson (voice)
Episode 17Them, RobotAired March 18, 2012
When Mr. Burn replaces most of the plant's employees with robots that end up turning on the community, the people he laid off must come to the rescue.
- 22m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson and Michael Polcino
- Written by Michael Price, James L. Brooks and Matt Groening
Guest stars
- Brent Spiner Robots (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Dolph (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
Episode 18Beware My Cheating BartAired April 15, 2012
Bart ends up in trouble with school bullies after Jimbo's girlfriend develops feelings for him; Homer buys a treadmill equipped with a TV.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by Ben Joseph
Episode 19A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do AgainAired April 29, 2012
When Bart gets his wish for a family vacation, he becomes determined to make it last forever.
- 23m
- Directed by Chris Clements
- Written by Matt Warburton
Guest stars
- Steve Coogan Rowan Priddis (voice)
- Treat Williams Treat Williams (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Various Kids (voice)
Episode 20The Spy Who Learned MeAired May 6, 2012
Marge and Homer go on a date, but Marge is embarrassed when Homer talks during the movie; when Homer gets hurt and can't work, he tries to learn how to be a better husband from a man he believes is a movie star.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by Marc Wilmore
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Bryan Cranston Stradivarius Cain (voice)
- Eric Idle Declan Desmond (voice)
Episode 21Ned 'n Edna's Blend AgendaAired May 13, 2012
When Marge learns Ned and Edna got married, she offers to throw them a reception; Edna changes some rules to help Ned's kids become more socially acceptable.
- 22m
- Directed by Chuck Sheetz
- Written by Jeff Westbrook
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 22Lisa Goes GagaAired May 20, 2012
Lisa tries to make herself more popular by writing good things about herself on the school blog, but the plan backfires; Lisa helps Lady Gaga and learns the importance of being yourself.
- 23m
- Directed by Chuck Sheetz
- Written by Tim Long and Jeff Westbrook
Guest stars
- Lady Gaga Lady Gaga (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Conductor (voice)