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The Simpsons: The Dad Who Knew Too Little

Homer hires a private detective to help him learn more about Lisa after he disappoints her on her birthday with a thoughtless present, but ends up on the run with Lisa when the detective wants his payment.


5.7/10 (3 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 14x8
Production Number: EABF03
Airdate: Sunday January 12th, 2003

Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: Matt Selman


Guest Stars
Karl WiedergottKarl Wiedergott
voiced Various
Recurring
Tress MacNeilleTress MacNeille
voiced Brandine
Recurring
Elliott GouldElliott Gould
voiced Himself
Main Cast
Dan CastellanetaDan Castellaneta
voiced Homer Simpson, Abraham Simpson, Krusty the Klown, Barney, Willy, Sideshow Mel, Mayor Quimby, Hans Moleman, Gil, Itchy, Various
Julie KavnerJulie Kavner
voiced Marjorie "Marge" Bouvier Simpson, Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier, Jacqueline Ingrid Bouvier, Various
Yeardley SmithYeardley Smith
voiced Lisa Simpson, Various
Nancy CartwrightNancy Cartwright
voiced Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, Kearney, Various
Hank AzariaHank Azaria
voiced Apu, Moe, Chief Wiggum, Carl, Comic Book Guy, Dr. Nick Riviera, Prof. Frink, Cletus, Sea Captain, Kirk Van Houten, Various
Harry ShearerHarry Shearer
voiced Mr. Burns, Smithers, Dr. Marvin Monroe, Ned Flanders, Seymour Skinner, Otto, Kent Brockman, Dr. Hibbert, Lenny, Rev. Lovejoy, Various
Episode Notes
Chalkboard: None

Couch: In a parody of the black and white photograph, Lunchtime Atop A Skyscraper, the family is dressed as construction workers of the early 20th century and are sitting on a girder watching TV.



Episode Quotes
(Lisa turns on the tape of "Lisa Simpson, Girl Cowboy." In it, Lisa's face is crudely pasted on a cowgirl's body. The animation is really choppy.)
Cowgirl: Howdy, pardners! My name is sheriff...
Homer voiceover: Lisa Simpson!
Cowgirl: I sure am hungry for my favorite food...
Homer voiceover: McNuggets!
Lisa: I don't like McNuggets! I'm a vegetarian!
Homer: Still? Well then you're not gonna like your other present!
(We see a turkey in wrapping paper!)
(In the film a male cowboy rides up)
Cowgirl: Why it's my best friend...
Homer voiceover: Maggie!
Lisa: (in reality) Huh?
Bartender: (enters from a saloon) Bad news sheriff...
Homer voiceover: Lisa Simpson!
Bartender: Some Indians took all the...
Homer voiceover: McNuggets! Mmmm McNuggets... haughughalughalugh!
Cowgirl: I'll get those no good Indians, just as sure as my favorite book is...
Homer voiceover: Magazines! Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
Bart voiceover: Wake up, Dad!
Homer voiceover: Huh wha?
(Static fills the screen as Lisa shuts off the TV in anger.)

Ralph: Lisa Simpson is a girl at my school.
Detective: Yes, yes, you said that already. What else do you know?
Ralph: I once picked my nose until it bleeded.
Detective: (sighs) About Lisa!
Ralph: Lisa Simpson is a girl at my school!
Detective: Someone's already worked this guy over.

Marge (answering phone): Hello?
Homer: Hello! This is a phone survey. If the election were held today, would you vote for: A. The cops are there or B. Your free to talk?
Marge: Uh, A. And I'd like to add that proposition "Hug Lisa for Me" has my full support.
Homer: No, Marge, you're not getting it. It's me, Homer. Simpson.
(Marge hangs up and smiles nervously)



Cultural References
This episode's title is an adaptation of “The Man Who Knew Too Little”, a 1997 American comedy espionage film starring Bill Murray, directed by Jon Amiel.



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