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The Simpsons S24E10 — A Test Before Trying

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The Simpsons•Season 24•Episode 10

A Test Before Trying

6.9/10 · 1,376 votesJan 13, 201323 min

Ranked #8 of 22 in Season 24•+0.2 vs season avg

The fate of Springfield Elementary rests on Bart and his test scores, and Homer finds way to make money with his own parking meter.

Directed byChris Clements

Written byJoel H. Cohen

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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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Joel H. Cohen

Joel H. Cohen

Writer

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Chris Clements

Director

Dan Greaney

Dan Greaney

Consulting Producer

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Episode Summary

"A Test Before Trying" is episode 10 of The Simpsons season 24. It scored 6.9/10 from 1,376 votes, ranking #8 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Chris Clements and written by Joel H. Cohen, it aired on January 13, 2013.

Next: E11 · The Changing of the Guardian Best of Season 24