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The Simpsons S12E20 — Children of a Lesser Clod
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The Simpsons•Season 12•Episode 20

Children of a Lesser Clod

7.2/10 · 2,130 votesMay 13, 200123 min

Ranked #11 of 21 in Season 12•−0.1 vs season avg

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After spraining his knee during a basketball game, Homer begins taking care of the neighborhood kids to cure his boredom, prompting jealousy from Bart and Lisa, who feel that Homer is giving the kids the attention they never had.

Directed byMichael Polcino
Written byAl Jean
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Cast6

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)

Crew7

Al Jean

Al Jean

Writer

M

Michael Polcino

Director

D

Don Barrozo

Editor

M

Michael Bridge

Editor

Bonita Pietila

Bonita Pietila

Original Casting

J

John Frink

Supervising Producer

Matt Selman

Matt Selman

Supervising Producer

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Episode Summary

"Children of a Lesser Clod" is episode 20 of The Simpsons season 12. It scored 7.2/10 from 2,130 votes, ranking #11 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Michael Polcino and written by Al Jean, it aired on May 13, 2001.

Next: E21 · Simpsons Tall TalesBest of Season 12