S3·E9 Saturdays of Thunder
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 9
- Air Date
- November 14, 1991
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- Jim Reardon
- Writers
- David Isaacs, Ken Levine
- Score
- 7.3/10 (53 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Character-defining development exploring origin backstory and emotional depth.
Synopsis
When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.
Episode recap
The episode titled “Saturdays of Thunder,” the ninth installment of the third season of The Simpsons, follows the familiar setting of Springfield, the average American town that frames the series’ animated sitcom world. In this installment, the central narrative concentrates on a collaborative effort between father and son: Homer assists Bart in constructing a soap‑box racer. The synopsis notes that the mechanical work “does little for the car but a lot for their relationship,” indicating that the episode’s primary focus is the development of the bond between the two characters rather than the performance of the vehicle itself.
The storyline therefore uses the building project as a vehicle
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 9 of The Simpsons air?
Season 3, Episode 9 ('Saturdays of Thunder') originally aired on November 14, 1991.
How long is Season 3 Episode 9 ('Saturdays of Thunder')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in The Simpsons Season 3 Episode 9?
When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship....
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