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The Simpsons S36E17 — Full Heart, Empty Pool

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The Simpsons•Season 36•Episode 17

Full Heart, Empty Pool

6.1/10 · 469 votesMay 11, 202523 min

Ranked #15 of 18 in Season 36•−0.5 vs season avg

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

Directed byChris Clements

Written byJeff Westbrook

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Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

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Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

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Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

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Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)

Harry Shearer

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Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

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Jeff Westbrook

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Chris Clements

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Nick Dahan

Staff Writer

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Episode Summary

"Full Heart, Empty Pool" is episode 17 of The Simpsons season 36. It scored 6.1/10 from 469 votes, ranking #15 of 18 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Chris Clements and written by Jeff Westbrook, it aired on May 11, 2025.

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