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The Simpsons S3E1 — Stark Raving Dad

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The Simpsons•Season 3•Episode 1

Stark Raving Dad

8.6/10 · 5,735 votesSep 19, 199123 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 3•+0.5 vs season avg

A deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.

Directed byRich Moore

Written byMike Reiss, Al Jean

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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)

Crew3

Mike Reiss

Mike Reiss

Writer

Al Jean

Al Jean

Writer

Rich Moore

Rich Moore

Director

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Episode Summary

"Stark Raving Dad" is episode 1 of The Simpsons season 3. It scored 8.6/10 from 5,735 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Rich Moore and written by Mike Reiss, Al Jean, it aired on September 19, 1991.

Next: E2 · Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington Best of Season 3