S12E09The Simpsons season 12 episode 9: HOMЯ
Aired 7 January 200123 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “HOMЯ”
While working as a human guinea pig (to pay off the family's lost savings after making a bad investment), Homer discovers the root cause of his subnormal intelligence: a crayon that was lodged in his brain ever since he was a boy. He decides to have it removed to increase his IQ, but discovers that being smart does not necessarily equal being happy.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 9 of 21 of season 12, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson, written by Al Jean.
- TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (35 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Mike B. Anderson
- Writer
- Al Jean
Credits: TMDB.
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