S12E12The Simpsons season 12 episode 12: Tennis the Menace
Aired 11 February 200123 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Tennis the Menace”
While making funeral arrangements for Grampa's future, the funeral planner pitches the idea of a mausoleum that uses the same amount of cement as a full-sized tennis court. This prompts Homer to instead build a tennis court in his backyard, initially mistaking the sport for "Foxy Boxing". The tennis court makes Marge and Homer popular in town, but it turns out that this is only because Homer's inferior tennis ability makes them an easy target. Bart on the other hand, shines as a natural.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 12 of 21 of season 12, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Jen Kamerman, written by Ian Maxtone-Graham.
- TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 (31 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Jen Kamerman
- Writer
- Ian Maxtone-Graham
- Guest stars
- Serena Williams as Serena Williams (voice)Andre Agassi as Andre Agassi (voice)Venus Williams as Venus Williams (voice)Pete Sampras as Pete Sampras (voice)Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (voice)Marcia Mitzman Gaven as Helen Lovejoy (voice)
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