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The Simpsons S22E15 — The Scorpion's Tale
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The Simpsons•Season 22•Episode 15

The Scorpion's Tale

6.6/10 · 1,517 votesMar 6, 201123 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 22•−0.1 vs season avg

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During a field trip, Lisa discovers desert water that makes usually combative creatures get along; after getting kicked out of the retirement home, Grampa comes to live with the family.

Directed byMike B. Anderson, Matthew Schofield
Written byIan Maxtone-Graham, Billy Kimball
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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)

Crew4

I

Ian Maxtone-Graham

Writer

B

Billy Kimball

Writer

Mike B. Anderson

Mike B. Anderson

Director

M

Matthew Schofield

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Scorpion's Tale" is episode 15 of The Simpsons season 22. It scored 6.6/10 from 1,517 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Schofield and written by Ian Maxtone-Graham, Billy Kimball, it aired on March 6, 2011.

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