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The Simpsons S9E13 — The Joy of Sect
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The Simpsons•Season 9•Episode 13

The Joy of Sect

8.3/10 · 3,303 votesFeb 8, 199823 min

Ranked #3 of 25 in Season 9•+0.5 vs season avg

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A cult lures in most of Springfield to toil for “The Leader.” After Marge escapes and has the family deprogrammed, Homer exposes the man behind the spaceship.

Directed bySteven Dean Moore
Written bySteve O'Donnell
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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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Steven Dean Moore

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Steve O'Donnell

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Episode Summary

"The Joy of Sect" is episode 13 of The Simpsons season 9. It scored 8.3/10 from 3,303 votes, ranking #3 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by Steve O'Donnell, it aired on February 8, 1998.

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