S09E12The Simpsons season 9 episode 12: Bart Carny
Aired 11 January 199823 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Bart Carny”
When the carnival comes to town, Homer and Bart wind up working the ring toss. A father-son team of grifters shows them the downside of the “carny code,” but the Simpsons beat them at their own game.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 12 of 25 of season 9, so watch episodes 1 to 11 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Mark Kirkland, written by John Swartzwelder.
- TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 (35 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Mark Kirkland
- Writer
- John Swartzwelder
- Guest stars
- Jim Varney as Cooder (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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