"Elementary School Musical" | |
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The Simpsons episode | |
Episode no. | 466 |
Directed by | Mark Kirkland |
Written by | Tim Long |
Showrunner(s) | Al Jean |
Production code | MABF21 |
Original air date | September 26, 2010 |
Chalkboard gag | "When I slept in class, it was not to help Leo DiCaprio" |
Couch gag | A banner appears above the couch celebrating the show's 22nd season. A Fox executive approaches the family with a cupcake, takes a bite, and walks away, disappointing the family. |
Guest appearance(s) | |
Season 22 episodes
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Seasons | |
Flight of the Conchords
Lea Michele
Cory Monteith
Amber Riley
Ira Glass
Stephen Hawking
"Elementary School Musical" is the twenty-second season premiere of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on September 26, 2010. In this episode, Krusty the Clown invites Homer to the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo, Norway. Later turning out to be a hoax, Krusty is sued by the International Court of Justice for his many instances of public indecency. Meanwhile, Marge takes Lisa to a performing arts camp for a week.
The episode was written by Tim Long and directed by Mark Kirkland. Upon airing, it was met with mixed reception from television critics. "Elementary School Musical" was viewed by 7.8 million viewers and attained a 3.7/8 rating in the 18–49 demographic, according to Nielsen ratings. The episode features guest appearances from Lea Michele, Amber Riley, Cory Monteith, Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie, Ira Glass, and Stephen Hawking, as well as several recurring voice actors and actresses for the series.