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The Simpsons S9E14 — Das Bus
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The Simpsons•Season 9•Episode 14

Das Bus

8.2/10 · 3,229 votesFeb 15, 199823 min

Ranked #6 of 25 in Season 9•+0.4 vs season avg

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When Otto drives the school bus off a bridge, the kids wind up on a deserted island, fending for themselves in a “Lord of the Flies” parody. Back in Springfield, Homer takes on Bill Gates.

Directed byPete Michels
Written byDavid X. Cohen
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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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David X. Cohen

David X. Cohen

Writer

Pete Michels

Pete Michels

Director

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Episode Summary

"Das Bus" is episode 14 of The Simpsons season 9. It scored 8.2/10 from 3,229 votes, ranking #6 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Pete Michels and written by David X. Cohen, it aired on February 15, 1998.

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