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The Simpsons · Season 14

The Simpsons season 14 episode 12: I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can

Aired 16 February 200323 minRated TV-PG

6.4TMDB · 37 votesMark watched

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What happens in “I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can”

Lisa competes at a spelling bee and earns the right to compete in the Spell-lympics, becoming the pride of the town. The host of the show George Plimpton, asks her to intentionally lose so that a more popular boy can win. Lisa refuses and continues to compete, but accidentally misspells a word and loses. Meanwhile, Homer tours with a group obsessed with eating Krusty Burger's latest sandwich.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 12 of 22 of season 14, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Nancy Kruse, written by Kevin Curran.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 (37 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Nancy Kruse
Writer
Kevin Curran
Guest stars
George Plimpton as George Plimpton (voice)Russi Taylor as Martin Prince / Mount Holyoke Sister / Vassar Sister (voice)Pamela Hayden as Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones / Radcliffe Sister (voice)Tress MacNeille as Booberella / Brandine / Alex / Additional Voices (voice)Karl Wiedergott as Ribhead #4 (voice)

Credits: TMDB.

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