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The Simpsons S9E12 — Bart Carny

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The Simpsons•Season 9•Episode 12

Bart Carny

7.6/10 · 2,993 votesJan 11, 199823 min

Ranked #21 of 25 in Season 9•−0.2 vs season avg

When the carnival comes to town, Homer and Bart wind up working the ring toss. A father-son team of grifters shows them the downside of the “carny code,” but the Simpsons beat them at their own game.

Directed byMark Kirkland

Written byJohn Swartzwelder

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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)

Crew2

John Swartzwelder

John Swartzwelder

Writer

Mark Kirkland

Mark Kirkland

Director

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Episode Summary

"Bart Carny" is episode 12 of The Simpsons season 9. It scored 7.6/10 from 2,993 votes, ranking #21 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Mark Kirkland and written by John Swartzwelder, it aired on January 11, 1998.

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