S08E24The Simpsons season 8 episode 24: The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase
Aired 11 May 199723 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase”
Troy McClure presents three Simpsons spinoff spoofs: In "Chief Wiggum, P.I.," Chief Wiggum becomes a New Orleans detective. Next, Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love tester machine in "The Love-Matic Grampa." Finally, the Simpson family hosts a '70s-style variety show.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 24 of 25 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 23 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Neil Affleck, written by David X. Cohen, Steve Tompkins, Dan Greaney and Ken Keeler.
- TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 (35 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Neil Affleck
- Writers
- David X. CohenSteve TompkinsDan GreaneyKen Keeler
- Guest stars
- Tim Conway as Tim Conway (voice)Gailard Sartain as Big Daddy (voice)Phil Hartman as Troy McClure (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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