S09E06The Simpsons season 9 episode 6: Bart Star
Aired 9 November 199723 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Bart Star”
When Homer becomes the coach of a peewee football team, he replaces star quarterback Nelson with the less talented Bart. Facing his teammates’ scorn, Bart looks for a way out but finds a better way to show his team spirit.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 6 of 25 of season 9, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Dominic Polcino, written by Donick Cary.
- TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 (38 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Dominic Polcino
- Writer
- Donick Cary
- Guest stars
- Roy Firestone as Roy Firestone (voice)Mike Judge as Hank Hill (voice)Joe Namath as Joe Namath (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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