S01E09The Simpsons season 1 episode 9: Life on the Fast Lane
Aired 18 March 199024 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Life on the Fast Lane”
Homer's bowling-ball gift "for Marge" prompts her to take up the sport, and maybe also a handsome instructor who offers to teach her "many things."
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 9 of 13 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
- It runs about 24 minutes.
- Directed by David Silverman, written by John Swartzwelder.
- TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 (77 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- David Silverman
- Writer
- John Swartzwelder
- Guest stars
- Albert Brooks as Jacques (voice)Maggie Roswell as Helen Lovejoy / Singing Waiters (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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