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The Simpsons S1E9 — Life on the Fast Lane

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The Simpsons•Season 1•Episode 9

Life on the Fast Lane

7.4/10 · 5,893 votesMar 18, 199024 min

Ranked #11 of 13 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Homer's bowling-ball gift "for Marge" prompts her to take up the sport, and maybe also a handsome instructor who offers to teach her "many things."

Directed byDavid Silverman

Written byJohn Swartzwelder

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Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

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John Swartzwelder

John Swartzwelder

Writer

David Silverman

David Silverman

Director

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Episode Summary

"Life on the Fast Lane" is episode 9 of The Simpsons season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 5,893 votes, ranking #11 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Silverman and written by John Swartzwelder, it aired on March 18, 1990.

Next: E10 · Homer's Night Out Best of Season 1