The Strong Arms of the Ma 

Marge takes up body-building to boost her self-esteem after a mugging, but the family finds they just can't cope with a Marge that can bench-press 500 pounds.

Director:

Pete Michels

Writers:

Matt Groening (created by), James L. Brooks (developed by)

Stars:

Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson / Mailman / Grampa Simpson / Snowball II (voice)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson (voice)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson / Ralph Wiggum / Nelson Muntz (voice)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria	...	Moe Szyslak / Carl / Apu Nahasapeemapetilon / Mugger / Chief Wiggum / Lou / Chef / Professor Frink / Disco Stu (voice)
Harry Shearer	...	Kent Brockman / Rainier Wolfcastle / Ned Flanders / Lenny / Dr. Hibbert / Otto / Women's Bodybuilding Finals Emcee (voice)
Pamela Reed	...	Ruth Powers (voice)
Pamela Hayden	...	Milhouse van Houten (voice)
Tress MacNeille	...	Centrefold / Mugger's Girlfriend / Female Bodybuilders / Agnes Skinner (voice)
Karl Wiedergott	...	Various (voice)

Storyline

Marge takes up body-building to boost her self-esteem after a mugging, but the family finds they just can't cope with a Marge that can bench-press 500 pounds.

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Plot Keywords:

mugging | robbery | bodybuilding | 2d animation | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 February 2003 (USA)

Filming Locations:

USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR (seasons 3-19)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Unofficial 300th episode of the show. See The Simpsons: Barting Over (2003).

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Goofs

During the competition right after the woman smashes the piano, she says "Support the arts!" There is no lip sync, though; her mouth simply opens.

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Quotes

Homer Simpson: [over radio] Oh hi, Jesus, I was just...

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Connections

Spoofs Cobra (1986)

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Soundtracks

Gonna Fly Now (Theme from 'Rocky')
(uncredited)
Music by Bill Conti

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