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The Simpsons S33E1 — The Star of the Backstage
4.3
The Simpsons•Season 33•Episode 1

The Star of the Backstage

4.3/10 · 1,861 votesSep 26, 202122 min

Ranked #22 of 22 in Season 33•−2.3 vs season avg

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A musical comes to life in Springfield as Marge stages a revival of her beloved high school show - but her wonderful memories are threatened by the return of a rival from the past.

Directed byRob Oliver
Written byElisabeth Kiernan Averick
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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

R

Rob Oliver

Director

Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

Writer

J

Jessica Conrad

Executive Story Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Star of the Backstage" is episode 1 of The Simpsons season 33. It scored 4.3/10 from 1,861 votes, ranking #22 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Rob Oliver and written by Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, it aired on September 26, 2021.

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