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"The Crepes of Wrath"

Written by: George Meyer, Sam Simon, John Swartzwelder, & Jon Vitti
Directed by: Wesley Archer, & Milton Gray
First aired: April 15, 1990
S01E11
(7G13)

Episode Background

Episode Background:

"The Crepes of Wrath"

"The Crepes of Wrath"

Written by: George Meyer, Sam Simon, John Swartzwelder, & Jon Vitti
Directed by: Wesley Archer, & Milton Gray
First aired: April 15, 1990
S01E11
7G13

Episode Background

The Crepes of Wrath was part of the spring lineup of the 1989-1990 US TV schedule. It first aired April 15, 1990 at 8.30pm on Fox following “America’s Most Wanted” and was followed by “Married… With Children”, both of which remain top notch examples of quality television, well worth clearing your Sunday nights to watch on the family TV. The Crepes of Wrath was seen by over 31 million people when it first aired according to Nielsen ratings.

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Plot

In the episode, Bart is sent to France on a student exchange trip, where his hosts treat him as a slave. Meanwhile Adil Hoxha, an Albanian student, takes Bart’s place in the Simpsons family and shows an interest in Homer’s work at the nuclear power plant.
“You’ve been oppressed enough for today. I will clear the dishes.”

Top Quotable Lines

    1. Bart: “TV sucks”. Homer: “I know you′re upset right now, so I′ll pretend you didn′t say that”.
    2. Homer: “To alcohol! The cause of and solution to all of life′s problems!”
    3. Homer: “Hello? You′ll have to speak up. I′m wearing a towel”
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Top Ranking Term

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“Adil”

… is the top ranking unique term in The Crepes of Wrath.

“I don’t think suspension or expulsion will do the trick. I think it behooves us all to consider… deportation.”

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