S02E08The Simpsons season 2 episode 8: Bart the Daredevil
Aired 6 December 199023 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Bart the Daredevil”
The Simpsons go to a Monster truck rally that features famous daredevil Lance Murdock. Bart immediately becomes enamored and decides that he wants to become a daredevil as well. His first stunt ends in injury, but to gain the respect of his friends, he promises a far more impressive feat to them: to jump the Springfield Gorge.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 22 of season 2, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Wes Archer, written by Wallace Wolodarsky and Jay Kogen.
- TMDB users rate it 8.0 out of 10 (59 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Wes Archer
- Writers
- Wallace WolodarskyJay Kogen
- Guest stars
- Pamela Hayden as Milhouse Van Houten / Rod Flanders / Lewis (voice)Maggie Roswell as Richard / Janey Powell (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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