S7·E17 Homer the Smithers
- Episode
- Season 7, Episode 17
- Air Date
- February 25, 1996
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- Steven Dean Moore
- Writer
- John Swartzwelder
- Score
- 8.1/10 (40 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Forced to take a vacation, Smithers needs to find a temporary replacement who won't outshine him. Homer seems the perfect choice until a sudden outburst forces Mr. Burns to assert his independence.
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When did Season 7 Episode 17 of The Simpsons air?
Season 7, Episode 17 ('Homer the Smithers') originally aired on February 25, 1996.
How long is Season 7 Episode 17 ('Homer the Smithers')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in The Simpsons Season 7 Episode 17?
Forced to take a vacation, Smithers needs to find a temporary replacement who won't outshine him. Homer seems the perfect choice until a sudden outburst forces Mr. Burns to assert his independence....
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