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The Dad Who Knew Too Little

  • Episode aired Jan 12, 2003
  • TV-14
  • 30m
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Elliott Gould and Dan Castellaneta in Simpsonit (1989)
AnimationComedy

Homer hires a private detective to learn more about Lisa.Homer hires a private detective to learn more about Lisa.Homer hires a private detective to learn more about Lisa.

  • Directors
    • Jim Reardon
    • Mark Kirkland
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jim Reardon
      • Mark Kirkland
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dan Castellaneta and Harry Shearer in Simpsonit (1989)
    Elliott Gould and Dan Castellaneta in Simpsonit (1989)
    Elliott Gould and Dan Castellaneta in Simpsonit (1989)
    Dan Castellaneta and Yeardley Smith in Simpsonit (1989)
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    Dan Castellaneta and Yeardley Smith in Simpsonit (1989)

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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Turbo Diary
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Ad Announcer
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    • …
    Elliott Gould
    Elliott Gould
    • Elliott Gould
    • (voice)
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • 'Padz' Announcer
    • (voice)
    • …
    Karl Wiedergott
    • Various
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Jim Reardon
      • Mark Kirkland
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Homer's e-mail address chunkylover53@aol.com, as seen in the episode "The Dad Who Knew Too Little", was registered by writer-producer Matt Selman, who also replied to e-mails from fans testing it.
    • Goofs
      Bart points a laser pointer at Skinner's crotch, causing Skinner to lower trousers and boxers. Then Wiggum inserts himself and his vehicle in front of Skinner, claiming he can still see the dot. Wiggum's cruiser would likely block the laser, so the dot would disappear.
    • Quotes

      Ralph: [knocks on door] Hi. Can Lisa come out with her hands up?

      [waves to cops hiding in bushes]

    • Crazy credits
      There is an extra scene involving the diary during the end credits.
    • Connections
      References Lumikki ja seitsemän kääpiötä (1937)
    • Soundtracks
      Pipeline
      (uncredited)

      Written by Brian Carman and Bob Spickard

      Performed by The Chantays

    User reviews3

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    2/10
    Nearly good
    A fun episode on the whole, in which Homer hires a PI to help him find out more about Lisa.

    Unfortunately it's a good episode spoilt by a few weak jokes along the way though, which is a shame, because this episode had the potential to be great.
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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • FOX
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Gracie Films
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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