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The Simpsons season 4 episode 14: Brother from the Same Planet

Aired 4 February 199323 minRated TV-PG

7.7TMDB · 46 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Brother from the Same Planet”

When Homer neglects Bart once too often, Bart goes to the Big Brother program to get a new father figure. Stung, Homer replaces Bart with a little brother.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 14 of 22 of season 4, so watch episodes 1 to 13 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Jeffrey Lynch, written by Jon Vitti.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (46 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Jeffrey Lynch
Writer
Jon Vitti
Guest stars
Phil Hartman as Tom / Nelson's Dad / Football Commentator / Announcer (voice)Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (voice)

Credits: TMDB.

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