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The Simpsons S24E6 — A Tree Grows in Springfield
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The Simpsons•Season 24•Episode 6

A Tree Grows in Springfield

6.3/10 · 1,382 votesNov 25, 201223 min

Ranked #19 of 22 in Season 24•−0.4 vs season avg

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Homer wins a MyPad at the school auction and Steve Mobbs, who is now in heaven, talks to Homer through it. Homer goes into a funk when he breaks the myPad, until Ned Flanders discovers a miracle tree in the Simpsons' back garden.

Directed byTimothy Bailey
Written byStephanie Gillis
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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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Stephanie Gillis

Stephanie Gillis

Writer

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Timothy Bailey

Director

Dan Greaney

Dan Greaney

Producer

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Episode Summary

"A Tree Grows in Springfield" is episode 6 of The Simpsons season 24. It scored 6.3/10 from 1,382 votes, ranking #19 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Timothy Bailey and written by Stephanie Gillis, it aired on November 25, 2012.

Next: E7 · The Day the Earth Stood CoolBest of Season 24