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The Simpsons S7E8 — Mother Simpson
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The Simpsons•Season 7•Episode 8

Mother Simpson

8.7/10 · 4,272 votesNov 19, 199523 min

Ranked #7 of 25 in Season 7•+0.3 vs season avg

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Homer discovers that his mother is still alive, a former radical who is a fugitive from the law. When her old nemesis Burns spots her and tips off the FBI, she is forced to return to the underground.

Directed byDavid Silverman
Written byRichard Appel
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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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Richard Appel

Writer

David Silverman

David Silverman

Director

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Episode Summary

"Mother Simpson" is episode 8 of The Simpsons season 7. It scored 8.7/10 from 4,272 votes, ranking #7 of 25 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by David Silverman and written by Richard Appel, it aired on November 19, 1995.

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