S01E05The Simpsons season 1 episode 5: Bart the General
Aired 4 February 199023 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Bart the General”
Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 5 of 13 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by David Silverman, written by John Swartzwelder.
- TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 (92 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- David Silverman
- Writer
- John Swartzwelder
- Guest stars
- Susan Blu as Weasel #1 (voice)Jo Ann Harris as Weasel #2 / Richard / Lewis (voice)Pamela Hayden as Milhouse Van Houten / Boy (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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