Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment

"Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment"
The Simpsons episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 13
Directed byRich Moore
Written bySteve Pepoon
Production code7F13
Original air dateFebruary 7, 1991 (1991-02-07)
Guest appearances
Phil Hartman as Troy McClure, Moses, and a cable guy
Episode features
Chalkboard gag"I will not make flatulent noises in class"
Couch gagThe family dances before sitting on the couch.
CommentaryMatt Groening
Al Jean
Mike Reiss
Rich Moore
Steve Pepoon

"Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment" is the thirteenth episode of the second season of The Simpsons. It first aired on February 7, 1991. In this episode, Homer gets an illegal cable hook-up. They enjoy the new channels, but Lisa thinks that they are stealing cable. Lisa protests by no longer watching television. Meanwhile, Homer invites his friends over to watch a boxing match, but Lisa's protest gets to him. He decides not to watch the fight and cuts the cable. It is one of a number of The Simpsons episodes that have won an Emmy Award.

Other websites

  • "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment episode capsule". The Simpsons Archive.
  • "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment" at IMDb
  • "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment" at TV.com