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The Simpsons S11E2 — Brother's Little Helper
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The Simpsons•Season 11•Episode 2

Brother's Little Helper

7.5/10 · 2,530 votesOct 3, 199923 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 11•+0.3 vs season avg

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When Bart commits an extremely destructive prank, he is given Focusyn, a pill to help him concentrate in school. At first the results are impressive, and then Bart starts believing in a conspiracy involving spy satellites and major league baseball.

Directed byMark Kirkland
Written byGeorge Meyer
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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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George Meyer

Writer

Mark Kirkland

Mark Kirkland

Director

Matt Selman

Matt Selman

Co-Producer

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Episode Summary

"Brother's Little Helper" is episode 2 of The Simpsons season 11. It scored 7.5/10 from 2,530 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Mark Kirkland and written by George Meyer, it aired on October 3, 1999.

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