S12E02The Simpsons season 12 episode 2: A Tale of Two Springfields
Aired 5 November 200022 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “A Tale of Two Springfields”
While calling Animal Control over a badger taking residence in Santa's Little Helper's doghouse, Homer discovers that Springfield has two different area codes–and ends up leading a revolt that splits the town in two.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 2 of 21 of season 12, so watch episode 1 first.
- It runs about 22 minutes.
- Directed by Shaun Cashman, written by John Swartzwelder.
- TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 (29 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Shaun Cashman
- Writer
- John Swartzwelder
- Guest stars
- Gary Coleman as Gary Coleman (voice)Roger Daltrey as Roger Daltrey (voice)Pete Townshend as Pete Townshend (voice)John Entwistle as John Entwistle (voice)Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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