S9·E2 The Principal and the Pauper
- Episode
- Season 9, Episode 2
- Air Date
- September 28, 1997
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- Steven Dean Moore
- Writer
- Ken Keeler
- Score
- 6.7/10 (44 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Unmasked as an impostor, Principal Skinner flees to Capital City to reclaim his former life as a shiftless good-for-nothing. The people of Springfield gain a newfound appreciation for him and form a plan to bring him back.
Rate this episode
Your rating is anonymous and can be changed later.
Be the first viewer to rate it.
Director & writers
Guest stars
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 9 Episode 2 of The Simpsons air?
Season 9, Episode 2 ('The Principal and the Pauper') originally aired on September 28, 1997.
How long is Season 9 Episode 2 ('The Principal and the Pauper')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in The Simpsons Season 9 Episode 2?
Unmasked as an impostor, Principal Skinner flees to Capital City to reclaim his former life as a shiftless good-for-nothing. The people of Springfield gain a newfound appreciation for him and form a plan to bring him back....
All The Simpsons episode ratings Season 9 Where to watch
Top-rated The Simpsons episodes
- S5E2 · Cape Feare ★ 8.6
- S8E2 · You Only Move Twice ★ 8.5
- S4E12 · Marge vs. the Monorail ★ 8.5
- S7E7 · King-Size Homer ★ 8.4
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on The Simpsons S9E2.