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S2·E13 Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment

Core Aired February 7, 1991

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

Homer becomes the most popular guy in town when he gets an illegal cable hook-up, but Lisa fears he will go to hell for violating the Eighth Commandment.

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Episode recap

The episode “Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment,” the thirteenth installment of the second season of The Simpsons, follows a familiar family dynamic set against the backdrop of Springfield, the average American town that frames the series. In this half‑hour story, Homer Simpson acquires an illegal cable hookup. The new service provides him with a steady stream of television programming that he had previously been unable to watch, and the convenience quickly makes him the most popular person in town. Neighbors and acquaintances begin to notice his newfound access to a wider range of shows, and his status rises as a result of the illicit connection.

Lisa Simpson, the family’s moral conscience, observes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 13 of The Simpsons air?

Season 2, Episode 13 ('Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment') originally aired on February 7, 1991.

How long is Season 2 Episode 13 ('Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Simpsons.

What happens in The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 13?

Homer becomes the most popular guy in town when he gets an illegal cable hook-up, but Lisa fears he will go to hell for violating the Eighth Commandment....

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