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The Simpsons S23E6 — The Book Job
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The Simpsons•Season 23•Episode 6

The Book Job

7.9/10 · 2,139 votesNov 20, 201123 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 23•+1.2 vs season avg

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Homer creates a team, including author Neil Gaiman, to write the next hit "tween" book; after receiving an advance copy of the work from his publisher, Homer learns there's more to the business than he imagined.

Directed byBob Anderson
Written byJames L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Dan Vebber
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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)

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James L. Brooks

James L. Brooks

Writer

Matt Groening

Matt Groening

Writer

B

Bob Anderson

Director

D

Dan Vebber

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Book Job" is episode 6 of The Simpsons season 23. It scored 7.9/10 from 2,139 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Bob Anderson and written by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Dan Vebber, it aired on November 20, 2011.

Next: E7 · The Man in the Blue Flannel PantsBest of Season 23