Episode
The Simpsons: Penny-Wiseguys
Overview
Homer is shocked to discover that his bowling teammate is an accountant for Fat Tony and his mob. When Fat Tony gets jury duty, he appoints Dan as the temporary don of the mafia. Meanwhile, Lisa adds insects to her vegetarian diet after she passes out in the middle of a saxophone solo, but starts questioning her decision when bugs start pleading for mercy in her dreams.
Details
- Series
- The Simpsons
- Season
- Season 24
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2012-11-18
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Penny-Wiseguys is Episode 5 in Season 24 of The Simpsons. It aired on 2012-11-18. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 4: Gone Abie Gone
Homer and Marge try to track down Grampa by following clues that lead to secrets from his past.
Episode 6: A Tree Grows in Springfield
Homer wins a MyPad at the school auction and Steve Mobbs, who is now in heaven, talks to Homer through it. Homer goes into a funk when he breaks the myPad, until Ned Flanders discovers a miracle tree in the Simpsons' back garden.
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