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The Simpsons · Season 7

The Simpsons season 7 episode 17: Homer the Smithers

Aired 25 February 199623 minRated TV-PG

8.1TMDB · 40 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Homer the Smithers”

Forced to take a vacation, Smithers needs to find a temporary replacement who won't outshine him. Homer seems the perfect choice until a sudden outburst forces Mr. Burns to assert his independence.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 17 of 25 of season 7, so watch episodes 1 to 16 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Steven Dean Moore, written by John Swartzwelder.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 (40 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Steven Dean Moore
Writer
John Swartzwelder

Credits: TMDB.

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