Nedward “Ned” Flanders Jr.,[1] commonly referred to by his surname, is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons, voiced by Harry Shearer[2] and first appearing in the series premiere episode “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.” He is the good-natured, cheery next-door neighbor to the Simpson family and is generally loathed by Homer Simpson, though there are numerous instances where the two are portrayed as good friends. A scrupulous and devout Evangelical Christian, he is among the friendliest and most compassionate of Springfield’s residents and is generally considered a pillar of the Springfield community.
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