S03E05The Simpsons season 3 episode 5: Homer Defined
Aired 17 October 199123 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Homer Defined”
Homer's averting of a nuclear meltdown earns him employee-of-the-month honors--and a call from Magic Johnson; Milhouse's parents prohibit him from playing with Bart.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 5 of 24 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Mark Kirkland, written by Howard Gewirtz.
- TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (54 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Mark Kirkland
- Writer
- Howard Gewirtz
- Guest stars
- Magic Johnson as Magic Johnson (voice)Chick Hearn as Chick Hearn (voice)Jon Lovitz as Mr. Avery Devereaux / Aristotle Amandopoulis (voice)Russi Taylor as Sherri / Terri / Martin Prince (voice)Pamela Hayden as Milhouse Van Houten / Shelbyville Plant Computer Voice (voice)Maggie Roswell as Luann Van Houten / Computer Voice (voice)
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