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The Simpsons S10E1 — Lard of the Dance
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The Simpsons•Season 10•Episode 1

Lard of the Dance

7.6/10 · 2,979 votesAug 23, 199823 min

Ranked #10 of 23 in Season 10•+0.1 vs season avg

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Homer and Bart try to make money by selling used grease. Meanwhile, Lisa organizes a school dance but feels alienated when a new classmate and her friends try to act like adults.

Directed byDominic Polcino
Written byJane O'Brien
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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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J

Jane O'Brien

Writer

Dominic Polcino

Dominic Polcino

Director

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Episode Summary

"Lard of the Dance" is episode 1 of The Simpsons season 10. It scored 7.6/10 from 2,979 votes, ranking #10 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Dominic Polcino and written by Jane O'Brien, it aired on August 23, 1998.

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