S12E21The Simpsons season 12 episode 21: Simpsons Tall Tales
Aired 20 May 200123 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Simpsons Tall Tales”
When Homer refuses to pay a five dollar airport tax to fly to Delaware, the family is forced to ride in a livestock car of a train instead. There they meet a singing hobo who tells three tall tales: Homer as Paul Bunyan. Lisa as Connie Appleseed, a parody of Johnny Appleseed. Bart as Tom Sawyer with Nelson as Huckleberry Finn.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season finale of season 12, so watch episodes 1 to 20 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Bob Anderson, written by Bob Bendetson, Matt Selman, Don Payne and John Frink.
- TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 (32 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Bob Anderson
- Writers
- Bob BendetsonMatt SelmanDon PayneJohn Frink
- Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
More from The Simpsons Season 12
Every episode of Season 12The Simpsons episode guide
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