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The Simpsons S33E17 — The Sound of Bleeding Gums
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The Simpsons•Season 33•Episode 17

The Sound of Bleeding Gums

5.8/10 · 937 votesApr 10, 202222 min

Ranked #21 of 22 in Season 33•−0.8 vs season avg

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Lisa meets the son of the late musician Bleeding Gums Murphy - and attempts to improve his life.

Directed byChris Clements
Written byLoni Steele Sosthand
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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)

Crew2

C

Chris Clements

Director

L

Loni Steele Sosthand

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Sound of Bleeding Gums" is episode 17 of The Simpsons season 33. It scored 5.8/10 from 937 votes, ranking #21 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Chris Clements and written by Loni Steele Sosthand, it aired on April 10, 2022.

Next: E18 · My Octopus and a TeacherBest of Season 33