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The Simpsons S21E17 — American History X-cellent

6.5

The Simpsons•Season 21•Episode 17

American History X-cellent

6.5/10 · 1,495 votesApr 11, 201022 min

Ranked #20 of 23 in Season 21•−0.2 vs season avg

When the police are called to diffuse a rowdy crowd at Mr. Burns' estate, one of the officers recognizes priceless stolen paintings on the walls, and the maniacal billionaire is taken downtown for questioning. With Mr. Burns gone, Smithers takes charge of the power plant.

Directed byBob Anderson

Written byMichael Price

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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)

Crew3

Michael Price

Michael Price

Writer

B

Bob Anderson

Director

J

John Frink

Executive Producer

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Episode Summary

"American History X-cellent" is episode 17 of The Simpsons season 21. It scored 6.5/10 from 1,495 votes, ranking #20 of 23 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Bob Anderson and written by Michael Price, it aired on April 11, 2010.

Next: E18 · Chief of Hearts Best of Season 21