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The Simpsons S24E11 — The Changing of the Guardian
6.4
The Simpsons•Season 24•Episode 11

The Changing of the Guardian

6.4/10 · 1,348 votesJan 27, 201322 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 24•−0.3 vs season avg

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A tornado touches down in Springfield which sucks up Santa's Little Helper. While Homer and Marge are out looking for the family dog, the tornado strikes again and almost takes Marge and Homer. Marge is distraught about the kids and decide to pick a

Directed byBob Anderson
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)

Crew3

Rob LaZebnik

Rob LaZebnik

Writer

B

Bob Anderson

Director

Dan Greaney

Dan Greaney

Consulting Producer

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Episode Summary

"The Changing of the Guardian" is episode 11 of The Simpsons season 24. It scored 6.4/10 from 1,348 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Bob Anderson and written by Rob LaZebnik, it aired on January 27, 2013.

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