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The Simpsons: Season 6, Episode 5

Sideshow Bob Roberts (9 Oct. 1994)

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Sideshow Bob is released from prison, runs for mayor as a Republican, and defeats "Diamond" Joe Quimby in the election. But a "Deep-Throat"-type informant tells Bart and Lisa that he was ... See full summary »

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Homer Simpson / Man in Library / Mayor Quimby / Chinese Principal #2 / Grampa / Barney Gumble / Vampire / Rich Texan / Reggie Mantle / Krusty the Clown / Prisoner #2 (voice)
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Marge Simpson (voice)
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Lisa Simpson (voice)
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Radio Announcer / Carl / Chinese Principal #1 / Old Jewish Man / Moe Szyslak / Prison Guard / Librarian / Smithers / Prisoner #1 (voice)
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Barry Hansen ...
Himself (voice) (as Dr. Demento)
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Sideshow Bob (voice)
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Lionel Hutz (voice)
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Himself (voice)
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Mrs. Krabappel (voice)
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Fred Flintstone (voice)
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Sideshow Bob is released from prison, runs for mayor as a Republican, and defeats "Diamond" Joe Quimby in the election. But a "Deep-Throat"-type informant tells Bart and Lisa that he was fraudulently elected. It's up to them to find the evidence. Written by jgp3553@yahoo.com

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reference to rush limbaugh | reference to richard nixon | politics | 2d animation

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This episode features the first appearance of Right-wing-radio-talk-show host Birch Barlow, who is obviously modeled after Rush Limbaugh. See more »

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Birchibald T. Barlow: [on the radio] I want all of you out there to do everything in your power to see that Bob is set free!
Moe Szyslak: All right, you heard the man.
[He takes a box out from under the bar]
Moe Szyslak: Everybody, one grenade each.
Barney Gumble: Moe, I think he meant through non-violent, grassroots, poltical action.
Moe Szyslak: Really? You think? Okay, hand 'em back. Come on, everybody.
[mad]
Moe Szyslak: Hey, hey! Who pulled the pin on this one?
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Features The Simpsons: Krusty Gets Busted (1990) See more »

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"'Quimby' Campaign Commercial"
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Written by Alf Clausen, Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein
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