S04E21The Simpsons season 4 episode 21: Marge in Chains
Aired 6 May 199323 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Marge in Chains”
Overwhelmed by her family's demands during a flu epidemic, Marge accidentally shoplifts at the Kwik-E-Mart and winds up in prison.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 21 of 22 of season 4, so watch episodes 1 to 20 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Jim Reardon, written by Josh Weinstein and Bill Oakley.
- TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 (40 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Jim Reardon
- Writers
- Josh WeinsteinBill Oakley
- Guest stars
- David Crosby as David Crosby (voice)Phil Hartman as Lionel Hutz / Troy McClure (voice)
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