24 Minutes 

Bart and Lisa join forces to stop the school bullies from setting off a stink bomb at the school bake sale.

Director:

Raymond S. Persi (as Raymond Persi)

Writers:

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

Stars:

Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson / Hamster / Groundskeeper Willie / Sideshow Mel (voice)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson (voice)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson / Database / Kearney / Ralph Wiggum / Nelson Muntz (voice)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria	...	Apu / Moe Szyslak / Superintendent Chalmers / Chief Wiggum (voice)
Harry Shearer	...	Principal Skinner / Montgomery Burns (voice)
Mary Lynn Rajskub	...	Chloe O'Brian (voice)
Kiefer Sutherland	...	Jack Bauer (voice)
Pamela Hayden	...	Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones (voice)
Tress MacNeille	...	Dolph / Carol Jones / Cosine (voice)
Maggie Roswell	...	Helen Lovejoy (voice)
Russi Taylor	...	Martin Prince (voice)
Karl Wiedergott	...	(voice)

Storyline

"The Simpsons" reaches yet another milestone in the series long running history,with this,their 400th broadcast episode. The show is a send up of another hit FOX series "24",with special guest voice Keifer Sutherland playing his character from that series. This show is also the finale for season 18.

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Plot Keywords:

time bomb | 1930s to 2020s | tv show theme song | cameo | lazy man | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

The information sheet on the three missing students reads: Jimbo: Full name: Corky James Jones; Known aliases: Jamesso, Dr. J, Hector Gutierrez; Last known location: Duff Gardens log flume (middle seat). Dolph: Full name: Dolphin Starbeam; Speaks: Spanish, German, Hebrew, Arabic, Korean,Latin, Old English, Klingon, Esperanto; Friends with: Jackie Chan (unverified); Special skills: Horse riding, tap dancing, British accent, stage fighting. Kearney: Full name: Kearney Zzyzwicz; Prior offenses: Indian burn (3rd Degree), full moon, half moon, attempted purple nurple, hertz donut (acquitted); Owns own tuxedo.

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Goofs

As Martin sings "Skip to My Lou" while skipping down the hallway, he says, "Top of the morning" to Nelson, who replies, "And to you too." This is moments before the bake sale, which is clearly at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Jack Bauer: Previously on "24"... I mean, "The Simpsons."

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Crazy Credits

The title card and all credits spoof 24 (2001)'s credits.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Bart Simpson Phone Pranks (2017)

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Soundtracks

The Odd Couple theme
Written by Neal Hefti

User Reviews

24 Minutes

Episode Title: 24 minutes.

Episode length: 30 minutes.

How many other lies have I been told by the council?

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 May 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby SR (seasons 3-19)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1