S21·E17 American History X-cellent
- Episode
- Season 21, Episode 17
- Air Date
- April 11, 2010
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- Director
- Bob Anderson
- Writer
- Michael Price
- Score
- 6.5/10 (27 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
When the police are called to diffuse a rowdy crowd at Mr. Burns' estate, one of the officers recognizes priceless stolen paintings on the walls, and the maniacal billionaire is taken downtown for questioning. With Mr. Burns gone, Smithers takes charge of the power plant. But when employees take advantage of his good nature, he exacts revenge by forcing the employees to work night and day. These unfair working conditions prompt Homer and his crew to devise a plan to bust out Mr. Burns.
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When did Season 21 Episode 17 of The Simpsons air?
Season 21, Episode 17 ('American History X-cellent') originally aired on April 11, 2010.
How long is Season 21 Episode 17 ('American History X-cellent')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 22 minutes.
What happens in The Simpsons Season 21 Episode 17?
When the police are called to diffuse a rowdy crowd at Mr. Burns' estate, one of the officers recognizes priceless stolen paintings on the walls, and the maniacal billionaire is taken downtown for questioning. With Mr. Burns gone, Smithers takes charge of the power plant. But when employees take adv...
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