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Floorboard gag

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The floorboard gag is a running joke in the show where an unusual item is shown in between the Simpsons' floorboards. The gag usually happens in a pan from the first floor to the second, or vice versa.

List of floorboard gags[edit]

Season Episode number Episode name Gag Picture
3 45 "Flaming Moe's" Lead piping and asbestos with a dead mouse are seen between the living room and Lisa's bedroom Floorboard gag.png
53 "Separate Vocations" A snake is seen between the floors of Springfield Elementary School. Floorboard Gag Separate Vocations.png
57 "The Otto Show" A large pile of gold is seen between the floors of the living room and Lisa's bedroom. Floorboard Gag The Otto Show.png
5 102 "Lady Bouvier's Lover" A tape recorder and microphone is seen recording under Maggie's room. Floorboard Gag Lady Bouvier's Lover.png
7 136 "Mother Simpson" In a deleted scene, termites can be seen between the top floor, ground floor and basement. Floorboard Gag Mother Simpson 1.pngFloorboard Gag Mother Simpson 2.png
8 162 "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer" Several wiretaps from several government agencies can be seen. Floorboard Gag El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer.png
8 175 "In Marge We Trust" Snowball II has managed to get trapped between the floorboards of the house. Floorboard Gag In Marge We Trust.png
14 295 "Large Marge" Several baby dinosaurs are seen hatching from eggs. Floorboard Gag Large Marge.png
18 387 "Kill Gil, Volumes I & II" A group of mice performs a dance. Kill Gil Floorboard.png
26 561 "I Won't Be Home for Christmas" Skeletons of elves with the roles of "prep" and "landing" are seen lying next to each other. Floorboard IWBHFC.png
30 646 "Werking Mom" The Amphibian Man from The Shape of Water is seen clutching an Academy Award. Floorboard gag Werking Mom.png