Episode
The Simpsons: Homer Simpson in: 'Kidney Trouble'
Overview
When Grandpa needs a new kidney, Homer agrees to donate one, but then chickens out.
Details
- Series
- The Simpsons
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 1998-12-06
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Homer Simpson in: 'Kidney Trouble' is Episode 8 in Season 10 of The Simpsons. It aired on 1998-12-06. The runtime is 23 min.
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