S17·E1 The Bonfire of the Manatees
- Episode
- Season 17, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 11, 2005
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- Director
- Mark Kirkland
- Writer
- Dan Greaney
- Score
- 6.4/10 (28 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
After Homer gets into trouble over his football gambling debts, he allows the Springfield Mafia to shoot a "snuggle film" in the house without Marge's permission. When she and the kids return home from a trip to "Santa's Village" and find production still going on, a furious Marge leaves for the beach and encounters a marine biologist named Caleb Thorn who has dedicated his life to saving manatees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 17 Episode 1 of The Simpsons air?
Season 17, Episode 1 ('The Bonfire of the Manatees') originally aired on September 11, 2005.
How long is Season 17 Episode 1 ('The Bonfire of the Manatees')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.
What happens in The Simpsons Season 17 Episode 1?
After Homer gets into trouble over his football gambling debts, he allows the Springfield Mafia to shoot a "snuggle film" in the house without Marge's permission. When she and the kids return home from a trip to "Santa's Village" and find production still going on, a furious Marge leaves for the bea...
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