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The Simpsons S31E5 — Gorillas on the Mast
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The Simpsons•Season 31•Episode 5

Gorillas on the Mast

6.3/10 · 1,100 votesNov 3, 201923 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 31•−0.2 vs season avg

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After a trip to Aquatraz Water Park, Lisa becomes determined to set free Springfield's most vicious animals in captivity. Meanwhile, Homer fulfills a lifelong dream of buying a boat, and quickly realizes boat ownership sucks.

Directed byMatthew Nastuk
Written byMax Cohn
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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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Matthew Nastuk

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Max Cohn

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Gorillas on the Mast" is episode 5 of The Simpsons season 31. It scored 6.3/10 from 1,100 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.5). Directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Max Cohn, it aired on November 3, 2019.

Next: E6 · Marge the LumberjillBest of Season 31