S12·E12 Tennis the Menace
- Episode
- Season 12, Episode 12
- Air Date
- February 11, 2001
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- Jen Kamerman
- Writer
- Ian Maxtone-Graham
- Score
- 6.4/10 (31 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
While making funeral arrangements for Grampa's future, the funeral planner pitches the idea of a mausoleum that uses the same amount of cement as a full-sized tennis court. This prompts Homer to instead build a tennis court in his backyard, initially mistaking the sport for "Foxy Boxing". The tennis court makes Marge and Homer popular in town, but it turns out that this is only because Homer's inferior tennis ability makes them an easy target. Bart on the other hand, shines as a natural.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 12 Episode 12 of The Simpsons air?
Season 12, Episode 12 ('Tennis the Menace') originally aired on February 11, 2001.
How long is Season 12 Episode 12 ('Tennis the Menace')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in The Simpsons Season 12 Episode 12?
While making funeral arrangements for Grampa's future, the funeral planner pitches the idea of a mausoleum that uses the same amount of cement as a full-sized tennis court. This prompts Homer to instead build a tennis court in his backyard, initially mistaking the sport for "Foxy Boxing". The tennis...
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