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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 37 Episode 15 - Homer? A Cracker Bro?
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S37:E15

    Homer strikes up an unlikely friendship with Kirk Van Houten, which leads to them launching a hugely successful business venture together - a "crumbless" cracker that sweeps the nation. But when Kirk's darkest secrets are revealed, Homer has to choose between his family and his fortune... and may just end up going in jail.

    Director:Chris Clements
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  2. undefined Season 35 Episode 14 - Night of the Living Wage
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S35:E14

    Marge gets a job in a high-pressure ghost kitchen, but when she tries to start a union, she gets more than she (collectively) bargained for.

    Director:Chris Clements
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  3. undefined Season 35 Episode 9 - Murder, She Boat
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S35:E9

    Lisa must solve a closed-boat mystery when Comic Book Guy's million-dollar action figure is "murdered" on a pop culture cruise.

    Director:Chris Clements
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  4. undefined Season 37 Episode 11 - Parahormonal Activity
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S37:E11

    Set in the near future, Marge is competently coping with the hormonal onslaught hitting her now teenage kids when she's suddenly struck by a big life change of her own, leaving Homer as the last sane person in the house... or is he?

    Director:Chris Clements
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  5. undefined Season 23 Episode 19 - A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do Again
    7.3/10(25 votes)

    S23:E19

    When Bart gets his wish for a family vacation, he becomes determined to make it last forever.

    Director:Chris Clements
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  6. undefined Season 31 Episode 17 - Highway to Well
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    S31:E17

    When Maggie goes to preschool, Marge decides to get a job to pass the time and ends up working at an upscale weed dispensary; Homer decides to open his own dispensary that mimics a sketchy drug deal, putting their two businesses at odds.

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  7. undefined Season 20 Episode 13 - Gone Maggie Gone
    7.0/10(27 votes)

    S20:E13

    Lisa infiltrates a convent in order to steal back Maggie who was accidentally taken in by nuns. While in the convent, Lisa uncovers a series of cryptic clues leading to a hidden jewel in Springfield. With help from resident history buffs Principal Skinner and Comic Book Guy, Lisa sets off to find the coveted prize. But Springfield's Freemasons are also hot on the trail of the jewel, and Lisa must race against them to find the jewel and rescue Maggie.

    Director:Chris Clements
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  8. undefined Season 32 Episode 11 - The Dad Feelings Limited
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    S32:E11

    Comic Book Guy and his wife Kumiko debate about having a baby and we learn about his awesome origin story.

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  9. undefined Season 34 Episode 17 - Pin Gal
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    S34:E17

    A mysterious figure from Marge's past returns to coach her for a bowling tournament.

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  10. undefined Season 18 Episode 8 - The Haw-Hawed Couple
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    S18:E8

    When Bart ends up the only guest at Nelson's birthday party, the bully decides he's his best friend and goes about protecting Bart in a parody of "Goodfellas." Meanwhile, Homer reads Lisa to sleep and debates on whether to reveal the book's sad ending to her.

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  11. undefined Season 22 Episode 18 - The Great Simpsina
    6.9/10(28 votes)

    S22:E18

    When the Great Raymondo takes Lisa on as his magician's assistant, she is conned into revealing the secret of his greatest trick to his nemesis.

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  12. undefined Season 36 Episode 12 - The Flandshees of Innersimpson
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    S36:E12

    Bart dips his toe into the world of celebrity DJ-ing, and Homer finally pushes Flanders too far.

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  13. undefined Season 27 Episode 16 - The Marge-ian Chronicles
    6.8/10(29 votes)

    S27:E16

    Not feeling unique, Lisa signs up for the Mars One Space Colony – to Marge’s dismay. Then, Marge hires Bart to go through the tryout process with Lisa to make her want to quit.

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  14. undefined Season 24 Episode 10 - A Test Before Trying
    6.8/10(30 votes)

    S24:E10

    The fate of Springfield Elementary rests on Bart and his test scores, and Homer finds way to make money with his own parking meter.

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  15. undefined Season 14 Episode 18 - Dude, Where's My Ranch?
    6.7/10(31 votes)

    S14:E18

    When challenged to think up a new Christmas carol, Homer instead writes a song about how much he hates Ned Flanders. The song becomes such a hit that the Simpsons become sick of hearing it and take a trip to a dude ranch. Lisa develops affections for a local boy named Luke but becomes jealous when he hears him talking to a girl named Clara on the telephone. One night, she meets Clara and gives her the wrong directions, leading her to become lost. After Lisa discovers that Clara is actually Luke's sister, she rushes to find her. She saves Clara, and decides to tell Luke what happened, but he is offended and dumps her. Meanwhile, Bart and Homer decide to help a tribe of Native Americans who want a beaver dam removed so they can reclaim their land.

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  16. undefined Season 21 Episode 18 - Chief of Hearts
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    S21:E18

    Homer is completing his court-ordered community service when he befriends his supervisor, Chief Wiggum, by offering him one of his sandwiches. Touched by the act of kindness, Wiggum assigns the other convicts unpleasant tasks, but allows Homer to join him at the picnic table. They continue to grow close, but when the Chief gets injured during a botched bank robbery, Homer doesn't come through when Wiggum needs him the most. Meanwhile, Bart becomes addicted to Battle Ball, a Japanese game made up of plastic balls and magnetic cards, and his family and teachers try to help him kick the habit.

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  17. undefined Season 27 Episode 10 - The Girl Code
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    S27:E10

    After a photo Marge posts on social media gets Homer fired, he returns to the best job he ever had, a dishwasher at a Greek restaurant. This same post inspires Lisa to code an app that predicts the real-life consequences of anything you post online, only to create sentient artificial intelligence.

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  18. undefined Season 36 Episode 17 - Full Heart, Empty Pool
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    S36:E17

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

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  19. undefined Season 21 Episode 11 - Million Dollar Maybe
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    S21:E11

    Homer blows off Marge to buy a lottery ticket and winds up winning the million-dollar jackpot. Fearing how Marge will react if she finds out the reason Homer missed their date, Homer keeps his newly inherited fortune a secret and spoils his family with “anonymous” gifts. When Bart finds out, he and Homer spend the money like it’s going out of style, including buying front-row to tickets to see Coldplay in concert.

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  20. undefined Season 25 Episode 10 - Married to the Blob
    6.6/10(30 votes)

    S25:E10

    When Comic Book Guy meets a woman writing an autobiographical manga, he seeks Homer's advice on dating.

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  21. undefined Season 34 Episode 11 - Top Goon
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    S34:E11

    Coach Moe recruits the world's greatest brawlers to teach Nelson the art of hockey goonery.

    Director:Chris Clements
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  22. undefined Season 23 Episode 11 - The D'oh-cial Network
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    S23:E11

    Lisa is called to trial after her online social networking site creates dysfunction in the community; Patty and Selma compete in a rowing event.

    Director:Chris Clements
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  23. undefined Season 24 Episode 18 - Pulpit Friction
    6.5/10(27 votes)

    S24:E18

    Homer is recruited to be a deacon by the cutting-edge new pastor. The dry cleaner mistakenly switches Marge's wedding dress for one of Krusty's costumes.

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  24. undefined Season 31 Episode 9 - Todd, Todd, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    S31:E9

    Todd blames God for the death of his mother and rejects his faith, so Ned sends him to live with the Simpsons, hoping they can scare him into believing in God again.

    Director:Chris Clements
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  25. undefined Season 26 Episode 13 - Walking Big & Tall
    6.5/10(30 votes)

    S26:E13

    When Lisa learns Springfield's anthem was stolen from another town she writes a replacement. Meanwhile, Homer learns the meaning of "Wide Pride".

    Director:Chris Clements
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Chris Clements Ratings Summary

"Homer? A Cracker Bro?" is the best rated episode directed by Chris Clements. It scored 8/10 based on 5 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/15/2026 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Night of the Living Wage".