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The Simpsons S20E18 — Father Knows Worst
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The Simpsons•Season 20•Episode 18

Father Knows Worst

6.9/10 · 1,626 votesApr 26, 200923 min

Ranked #12 of 21 in Season 20•+0.1 vs season avg

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Bart and Lisa start struggling in their academic and social lives at school and Homer starts monitoring them and forcing them to do better. Meanwhile, Marge discovers a sauna in the basement.

Directed byMatthew Nastuk
Written byRob LaZebnik
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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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Rob LaZebnik

Rob LaZebnik

Writer

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Matthew Nastuk

Director

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Episode Summary

"Father Knows Worst" is episode 18 of The Simpsons season 20. It scored 6.9/10 from 1,626 votes, ranking #12 of 21 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Rob LaZebnik, it aired on April 26, 2009.

Next: E19 · Waverly Hills 9-0-2-1-D'ohBest of Season 20