S17E08The Simpsons season 17 episode 8: The Italian Bob
Aired 11 December 200523 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Italian Bob”
Homer brings the whole family along when he is sent to Italy to pick up a new sports car for Mr. Burns, when they find themselves in a small town that Sideshow Bob has become the mayor of.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 22 of season 17, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Mark Kirkland, written by John Frink.
- TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 (29 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Mark Kirkland
- Writer
- John Frink
- Guest stars
- Maria Grazia Cucinotta as Francesca (voice)Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob (voice)Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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