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BABF is the twelfth production season of The Simpsons. Mike Scully served as the showrunner for most the season, while Al Jean and George Meyer served as showrunners alongside Scully for BABF01, BABF19, and BABF21. The episodes mostly aired in broadcast season 11 on Fox, with four rollover episodes from the production season airing in broadcast season 12. The episodes aired from October 31, 1999 with "Treehouse of Horror X", to January 7, 2001 with "HOMЯ".
Episodes[edit]
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BABF01
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"Treehouse of Horror X"
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October 31, 1999
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Pete Michels
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Donick Cary, Tim Long and Ron Hauge
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S11 E4
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| In "I Know What You Diddily-Iddly-Did", the family runs over and believes that they've killed Ned Flanders. In "Desperately Xeeking Xena", Bart and Lisa become superheroes Stretch Dude and Clobber Girl. In "Life's a Glitch, Then You Die", the Y2K virus destroys the world.
Guest starring: Tom Arnold as himself, Dick Clark as himself, and Lucy Lawless as herself.
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BABF02
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"Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder"
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November 14, 1999
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Mike B. Anderson
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Al Jean
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S11 E6
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| Homer blows off work and goes bowling, where he bowls a perfect 300 game and becomes a local celebrity. But when his fleeting fame begins to fade, he finds little comfort in anything. Suicidal thoughts and a brush with death lead him to spend more time with Maggie.
Guest starring: Ron Howard as himself, Penn Jillette as himself, Nancy O'Dell as herself, Pat O'Brien as himself, and Teller as himself.
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BABF03
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"Eight Misbehavin'"
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November 21, 1999
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Steven Dean Moore
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Matt Selman
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S11 E7
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| Apu's wife Manjula gives birth to octuplets. Everyone in Springfield soon pitches in to help, but when they stop, the Nahasapeemapetilons look to Larry Kidkill and the Springfield Zoo for help.
Guest starring: Jan Hooks as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon, Garry Marshall as Larry Kidkill, Butch Patrick as himself, and Frank Welker as animals.
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BABF04
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"Little Big Mom"
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January 9, 2000
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Mark Kirkland
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Carolyn Omine
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S11 E10
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| After suffering an accident at a local skiing attraction, Marge relinquishes control of the household to the next-most responsible member of the family, Lisa. Irritated at Homer and Bart's behavior, Lisa tricks them into believing they have leprosy.
Guest starring: Elwood Edwards as the virtual doctor.
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BABF05
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"Take My Wife, Sleaze"
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November 28, 1999
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Neil Affleck
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John Swartzwelder
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S11 E8
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| Homer and Marge win a motorcycle in a dance contest. Homer decides to form his own motorcycle gang called "Hell's Satans". However, the name turns out to belong to another, more dangerous motorcycle gang.
Guest starring: John Goodman as Meathook, Jan Hooks as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon, Jay North as himself, NRBQ as themselves, and Henry Winkler as Ramrod.
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BABF06
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"Faith Off"
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January 16, 2000
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Nancy Kruse
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Frank Mula
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S11 E11
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| Bart becomes a faith healer after seeing Brother Faith's Revival and removing a bucket stuck on Homer's head. Meanwhile, Homer prepares for the homecoming football game with his college nerd friends.
Guest starring: Don Cheadle as Brother Faith and Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony.
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BABF07
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"Grift of the Magi"
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December 19, 1999
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Matthew Nastuk
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Tom Martin
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S11 E9
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| After stealing ideas from the children of Springfield Elementary, Kid First Industries releases a new toy, the Funzo. However, when it turns out the Funzos are programmed to destroy all other toys, it's up to Homer to save the town.
Guest starring: Clarence Clemons as the narrator, Gary Coleman as himself, Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony, and Tim Robbins as Jim Hope.
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BABF08
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"The Mansion Family"
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January 23, 2000
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Michael Polcino
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John Swartzwelder
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S11 E12
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| After receiving an award for oldest citizen of Springfield, Mr. Burns checks into the Mayo Clinic, leaving the Simpsons in charge of his luxurious mansion. Enjoying the temporary lifestyle, Homer decides to throw a party on Burns' yacht
Guest starring: Britney Spears as herself.
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BABF09
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"Saddlesore Galactica"
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February 6, 2000
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Lance Kramer
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Tim Long
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S11 E13
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| Homer and Bart adopt an abandoned racehorse named Duncan, and Bart becomes his jockey. However, the other jockeys become annoyed at Duncan and Bart being sore winners.
Guest starring: Bachman-Turner Overdrive as themselves and Trevor Denman as himself.
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BABF10
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"Alone Again, Natura-Diddily"
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February 13, 2000
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Jim Reardon
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Ian Maxtone-Graham
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S11 E14
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| When Maude Flanders dies in a freak accident, Homer takes it upon himself to help Ned rebuild his life and gets him back into the dating game. After several unsuccessful dates, Ned walks into church and finds himself interested in the lead singer of a Christian rock band.
Guest starring: Shawn Colvin as Rachel Jordan.
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BABF11
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"Missionary: Impossible"
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February 20, 2000
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Steven Dean Moore
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Ron Hauge
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S11 E15
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| To get away from a PBS mob, Homer becomes a missionary on a remote, tropical island, Microatia, where he attempts to help the natives become more civilized. However, he quickly finds that his efforts are making things worse.
Guest starring: Betty White as herself.
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BABF12
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"Pygmoelian"
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February 27, 2000
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Mark Kirkland
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Larry Doyle
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S11 E16
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| When Moe realizes that everyone thinks he's ugly, he decides to get a facelift and becomes handsome. When he goes to confront the producers of It Never Ends, who once rejected him for a role as he was too ugly, seeing his new face makes them change their tune and hire him for a lead role.
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BABF13
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"Bart to the Future"
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March 19, 2000
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Michael Marcantel
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Dan Greaney
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S11 E17
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| While visiting a Indian casino with his family, Bart encounters a Tribal Chief who foretells his future. Bart learns that in the future he is a struggling musician with Ralph Wiggum as a roommate, and Lisa is the newly elected President of the United States.
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BABF14
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"Days of Wine and D'oh'ses"
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April 9, 2000
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Neil Affleck
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Deb Lacusta and Dan Castellaneta
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S11 E18
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| After seeing a videotape of himself intoxicated, Barney turns over a new leaf and becomes sober. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa attempt to win a photography contest held by the local telephone company.
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BABF15
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"Last Tap Dance in Springfield"
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May 7, 2000
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Nancy Kruse
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Julie Thacker
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S11 E20
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| After seeing "Tango de la Muerte" at the local theater, Lisa is inspired to learn the art of the dance, tutored by former child actress Lil' Vicki Valentine. Meanwhile, Bart and Milhouse cause devastation at the Springfield Mall.
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BABF16
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"Kill the Alligator and Run"
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April 30, 2000
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Jen Kamerman
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John Swartzwelder
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S11 E19
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| Homer is suffering from insomnia due to stress, so the family takes a vacation to Florida. However, they do not realize that it is spring break when they arrive. After Homer accidentally kills the beloved town alligator, the family must go into hiding to avoid being arrested.
Guest starring: Diedrich Bader as the sheriff, Joe C. as himself, Robert Evans as himself, Kid Rock as himself, and Charlie Rose as himself.
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BABF17
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"Insane Clown Poppy"
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November 12, 2000
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Bob Anderson
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John Frink and Don Payne
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S12 E3
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| During a book fair, Krusty finds out he has a daughter, Sophie, from a one-night stand with a female soldier who fought in the Gulf War. However, Krusty loses her trust after gambling away her violin to Fat Tony, prompting Homer and Krusty to retrieve it.
Guest starring: Drew Barrymore as Sophie, Stephen King as himself, Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony, Jay Mohr as Christopher Walken, Amy Tan as herself, and John Updike as himself.
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BABF18
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"It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge"
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May 14, 2000
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Steven Dean Moore
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Larry Doyle
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S11 E21
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| When Marge forces Otto to choose between rock 'n' roll and his bride-to-be, Marge quickly finds herself playing hostess to a now-single Becky. But when Becky's attempt to earn her keep upstages Marge's own homemaking abilities, Marge quickly finds herself losing her mind.
Guest starring: Parker Posey as Becky.
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BABF19
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"Behind the Laughter"
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May 21, 2000
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Mark Kirkland
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Tim Long, George Meyer, Mike Scully and Matt Selman
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S11 E22
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| "Behind the Laughter" takes a behind-the-scenes look at The Simpsons. We see Homer's shoddily directed pilot episode before he becomes addicted to prescription drugs, Marge makes bizarre business investments, and Bart goes to rehab. The show is put on hiatus after the family splits up, and Lisa writes a book about her ordeal.
Guest starring: Jim Forbes as the narrator and Willie Nelson as himself.
Buzz Aldrin as himself, Gary Coleman as himself, Stephen Hawking as himself, Tom Kite as himself, and Butch Patrick as himself (all via archive footage).
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BABF20
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"A Tale of Two Springfields"
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November 5, 2000
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Shaun Cashman
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John Swartzwelder
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S12 E2
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| While calling Animal Control over a badger taking residence in Santa's Little Helper's doghouse, Homer discovers that Springfield has two different area codes—and ends up leading a revolt that splits the town in two.
Guest starring: Frank Welker as the Flanders' pet woodpecker and The Who as themselves.
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BABF21
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"Treehouse of Horror XI"
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November 1, 2000
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Matt Nastuk
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Rob LaZebnik (Part 1)
John Frink and Don Payne (Part 2)
Carolyn Omine (Part 3)
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S12 E1
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| In "G-G-Ghost D-D-Dad", Homer chokes to death on a piece of broccoli and his ghost must perform a good deed in order to enter Heaven. In "Scary Tales Can Come True", the Simpsons live in a Pumpkin House in the enchanted forest, and in "Night of the Dolphin", the world is overtaken by dolphins after Lisa frees their leader from captivity.
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BABF22
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"HOMЯ"
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January 7, 2001
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Mike B. Anderson
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Al Jean
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S12 E9
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| An X-ray reveals that Homer has a crayon lodged in his brain that has been there since childhood. Upon removal of the crayon, Homer's IQ suddenly jumps to a very high level; he and Lisa form a great new bond, but when his way of life changes drastically, he wonders whether removing the crayon was a good idea.
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