Name: Episode 8 — The Dad Who Knew Too Little
Released: 2003-01-12
Duration: 23 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria

The Simpsons (1989 – ...)

1989 • 38 seasons • Animation, Comedy • TV-14

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Episode 8 — The Dad Who Knew Too Little

Released: 2003-01-12 • Animation/Comedy

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Homer hires a private detective to learn more about Lisa. But when Homer refuses to pay the detective's expenses, he frames Lisa for a crime she didn't commit, forcing her and Homer to go on the run.

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Creator	Matt Groening
Episode air date	12.01.2003
Episode runtime	23 min
Episode rating	6.63
Genres	Animation / Comedy
TMDB series rating	8.0
IMDb series rating	8.6
Series status	Returning series
Age rating	14+
Country	US

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