S11E22The Simpsons season 11 episode 22: Behind the Laughter
Aired 21 May 200023 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Behind the Laughter”
A "Behind the Music"-style look at the Simpsons, narrated by VH1's Jim Forbes, shows their rise to stardom--and the "private hell" that followed.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season finale of season 11, so watch episodes 1 to 21 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Mark Kirkland, written by George Meyer, Matt Selman, Tim Long and Mike Scully.
- TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 (34 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Mark Kirkland
- Writers
- George MeyerMatt SelmanTim LongMike Scully
- Guest stars
- Buzz Aldrin as Buzz Aldrin (voice)Tom Kite as Tom Kite (voice)Willie Nelson as Willie Nelson (voice)Stephen Hawking as Stephen Hawking (voice)Gary Coleman as Gary Coleman (voice)Butch Patrick as Butch Patrick (voice)Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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