The Simpsons: Season 20, Episode 11

How the Test Was Won (1 Mar. 2009)

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Bart and his fellow underachievers are taken on a "field trip" to Capital City so that they can miss the standardized test, and Homer makes sure that nothing bad happens until their insurance goes back into effect.

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Homer Simpson / Barney Gumble / Homer's Doppelgänger / Homer Clones / Groundskeeper Willie / Bus Thief (voice)
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Marge Simpson (voice)
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Bart Simpson / Dil / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum / Kearney / Scared Girl (voice)
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Lisa Simpson / Dil / Francine Rhenquist (voice)
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Carl Carlson / Mr. Becker / Superintendent Chalmers / Coach Krupt / Motorist / Garbage Cutter Captain (voice)
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Edna Krabappel (voice)
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Martin Prince / Sherri / Orphan (voice)
Karl Wiedergott ...
SNPP Security Guard / Crane Operator (voice)
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Superintendent Chalmers decrees that the school sit a test but Bart and the other under-achievers are sent to Capital City with Seymour so that the bad marks they would inevitably get will not let the school down. Once in Capital City Seymour proves himself to be an unlikely hero to the boys when he saves Ralph from danger. Back in Springfield he proves himself a hero to Lisa,who is having problems with the test. Written by don @ minifie-1

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Principal Seymour Skinner: When you take the practice test, be sure to use a number two pencil.
[Holds a big pencil]
Bart Simpson: What kind of pencil do we use?
Principal Seymour Skinner: Number two. Take a number two.
[Kids laugh]
Bart Simpson: Looks like you took a big number two!
Principal Seymour Skinner: Yes, as you can see, I have a big number two in my hands, enjoing the weight and feel of it.
[Kids laugh; Chalmers rolls eyes]
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"Fantasie Impromptu 66"
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Music by Frédéric Chopin
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