S09E13The Simpsons season 9 episode 13: The Joy of Sect
Aired 8 February 199823 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Joy of Sect”
A cult lures in most of Springfield to toil for “The Leader.” After Marge escapes and has the family deprogrammed, Homer exposes the man behind the spaceship.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 13 of 25 of season 9, so watch episodes 1 to 12 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore, written by Steve O'Donnell.
- TMDB users rate it 7.7 out of 10 (39 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Steven Dean Moore
- Writer
- Steve O'Donnell
- Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (voice)
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