Episode
The Simpsons: Saturdays of Thunder
Overview
When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.
Details
- Series
- The Simpsons
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 1991-11-14
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Saturdays of Thunder is Episode 9 in Season 3 of The Simpsons. It aired on 1991-11-14. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 13: Radio Bart
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Episode 15: Homer Alone
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