S08E10The Simpsons season 8 episode 10: The Springfield Files
Aired 12 January 199723 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Springfield Files”
Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him -- not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who come to investigate the incident.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 10 of 25 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 9 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore, written by Reid Harrison.
- TMDB users rate it 8.4 out of 10 (45 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Steven Dean Moore
- Writer
- Reid Harrison
Credits: TMDB.
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