S07E08The Simpsons season 7 episode 8: Mother Simpson
Aired 19 November 199523 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Mother Simpson”
Homer discovers that his mother is still alive, a former radical who is a fugitive from the law. When her old nemesis Burns spots her and tips off the FBI, she is forced to return to the underground.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 25 of season 7, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by David Silverman, written by Richard Appel.
- TMDB users rate it 8.0 out of 10 (44 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- David Silverman
- Writer
- Richard Appel
- Guest stars
- Harry Morgan as Bill Gannon (voice)Glenn Close as Mona Simpson (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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