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The Simpsons: How the Test Was Won
Springfield Elementary prepares for a national achievement test, the V.P.A.T, by making the students do a practice test before the real one, but Lisa gets shocked when she finds out that Bart beat her. Therefore, Bart gets to attend a party instead of taking the actual test, but there’s a twist to everything. Meanwhile, the Simpson family is uninsured and must avoid all injuries.
| 6.1/10 (15 Votes cast) |
Episode Info
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Episode number: 20x11 Production Number: LABF02 Airdate: Sunday March 01st, 2009 |
Main Cast
 Dan Castellanetavoiced Homer Simpson, Abraham Simpson, Krusty the Klown, Barney, Willy, Sideshow Mel, Mayor Quimby, Hans Moleman, Gil, Itchy, Various |  Julie Kavnervoiced Marjorie "Marge" Bouvier Simpson, Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier, Jacqueline Ingrid Bouvier, Various |
 Hank Azariavoiced Apu, Moe, Chief Wiggum, Carl, Comic Book Guy, Dr. Nick Riviera, Prof. Frink, Cletus, Sea Captain, Kirk Van Houten, Various |  Harry Shearervoiced Mr. Burns, Smithers, Dr. Marvin Monroe, Ned Flanders, Seymour Skinner, Otto, Kent Brockman, Dr. Hibbert, Lenny, Rev. Lovejoy, Various |
Episode Notes
Chalkboard: "March Madness" is not an excuse for missing school.
Couch: The Simpsons travel through a chain of past sitcoms: "The Honeymooners", "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (where Homer trips over the ottoman), "The Brady Bunch" (where Lisa gets hit on the nose with a football), and "Cheers" (where Sideshow Bob comes in dressed as Dr. Fraiser Krane) until they finally reach their own sitcom and sit on the couch, sighing in relief.
Couch: The Simpsons travel through a chain of past sitcoms: "The Honeymooners", "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (where Homer trips over the ottoman), "The Brady Bunch" (where Lisa gets hit on the nose with a football), and "Cheers" (where Sideshow Bob comes in dressed as Dr. Fraiser Krane) until they finally reach their own sitcom and sit on the couch, sighing in relief.
Music
| Artist | Song Title | Played When |
| Kenny Loggins | Footloose | The end of the episode |
Episode Quotes
Bart: I can't believe we have to start another year at school. I never learned anything at that suck shack.
Homer: Hey! Who taught you language like that?
Bart: Kid at school.
Homer: So you did learn something!
Homer: Hey! Who taught you language like that?
Bart: Kid at school.
Homer: So you did learn something!
Lisa: Dad, Bart's throwing away his future!
Homer: Oh, no! Now who will sell oranges on the off-ramp!? (laughs)
Homer: Oh, no! Now who will sell oranges on the off-ramp!? (laughs)
Cultural References
This episode's title is adapted from 'How the West Was Won', a 1962 classic western directed by John Ford starring James Stewert, John Wayne, Henry Fonda & Gregory Peck
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