S21E18The Simpsons season 21 episode 18: Chief of Hearts
Aired 18 April 201022 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Chief of Hearts”
Homer is completing his court-ordered community service when he befriends his supervisor, Chief Wiggum, by offering him one of his sandwiches. Touched by the act of kindness, Wiggum assigns the other convicts unpleasant tasks, but allows Homer to join him at the picnic table. They continue to grow close, but when the Chief gets injured during a botched bank robbery, Homer doesn't come through when Wiggum needs him the most. Meanwhile, Bart becomes addicted to Battle Ball, a Japanese game made up of plastic balls and magnetic cards, and his family and teachers try to help him kick the habit.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 18 of 23 of season 21, so watch episodes 1 to 17 first.
- It runs about 22 minutes.
- Directed by Chris Clements, written by Carolyn Omine and William Wright.
- TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 (30 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Chris Clements
- Writers
- Carolyn OmineWilliam Wright
- Guest stars
- Jane Kaczmarek as Constance Harm (voice)Russi Taylor as Martin Prince (voice)Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony (voice)Maurice LaMarche as Starsky / Hutch (voice)Pamela Hayden as 'He's got a gun!' / Milhouse Van Houten / Sarah Wiggum (voice)Tress MacNeille as Cookie Kwan / Sassy Black Woman / Pigs (voice)Karl Wiedergott as Legs (voice)
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