S26E09The Simpsons season 26 episode 9: I Won't Be Home for Christmas
Aired 7 December 201422 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “I Won't Be Home for Christmas”
After Moe convinces Homer to stay out drinking on Christmas Eve, Marge tells Homer not to come home. This leads to Homer's sad trek through lonely Springfield, where he learns that the only place where one should truly get drunk on Christmas is home.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 9 of 22 of season 26, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
- It runs about 22 minutes.
- Directed by Mark Kirkland, written by Al Jean.
- TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 (34 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Mark Kirkland
- Writer
- Al Jean
Credits: TMDB.
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