S14E08The Simpsons season 14 episode 8: The Dad Who Knew Too Little
Aired 12 January 200323 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Dad Who Knew Too Little”
Homer hires a private detective to learn more about Lisa. But when Homer refuses to pay the detective's expenses, he frames Lisa for a crime she didn't commit, forcing her and Homer to go on the run.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 22 of season 14, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Mark Kirkland, written by Matt Selman.
- TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 (32 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Mark Kirkland
- Writer
- Matt Selman
- Guest stars
- Elliott Gould as Elliott Gould (voice)Karl Wiedergott as Additional Voices (voice)Tress MacNeille as 'Padz' Announcer / Girl / Kenny / Sheriff / Brandine (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
More from The Simpsons Season 14
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