S18E01The Simpsons season 18 episode 1: The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer
Aired 10 September 200622 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer”
Lisa's friendship with Fat Tony's son Michael prompts mob boss Tony to invite the Simpsons over for dinner. Michael says he'd rather be a chef than take over the family business, but that's before Tony is shot by a rival mobster.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 18.
- It runs about 22 minutes.
- Directed by Michael Marcantel, written by Bill Odenkirk.
- TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 (30 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Michael Marcantel
- Writer
- Bill Odenkirk
- Guest stars
- Joe Pantoliano as Dante Calabresi Sr. (voice)Michael Imperioli as Dante Calabresi Jr. (voice)Doris Grau as Ice cream lady (voice)James Hetfield as William Rieflin (voice)Lars Ulrich as Lars Ulrich (voice)Kirk Hammett as Marv Albert (voice)Russi Taylor as Martin Prince (voice)Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
More from The Simpsons Season 18
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