S11E22 · SCENE 11/23 · 10:34
Behind the Laughter · Simpson house
Cast expands and IRS attacks

The show adds many cast members and the IRS investigates tax evasion.

10:34→12:27
in the episode · 1m 53s · S11E22

What happens

10:34–12:27

The cast grows to hundreds of characters. Apu tips off the IRS about tax evasion. The government seizes the family's house and possessions.

WhereSimpson house
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Positionact2 · complication
ThreadRise and fall of Simpsons

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11:40

When people reach for their diaphragm, they don't want to see my picture.

11:49

From the original group of five, the cast ballooned to dozens...

12:11

An anonymous tipster alerted Uncle Sam that the Simpsons were evading their income taxes.

12:22

Never have I seen such abuse of the "take a penny, leave a penny" tray.

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10:34–12:27
A · Rise and fall of Simpsons
B · Homer's painkiller addiction
C · Family breakup and reunion

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