Fear of Flying (The Simpsons)
11th episode of the 6th season of The Simpsons / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Fear of Flying" is the eleventh episode of the sixth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It was first broadcast on the Fox network in the United States on December 18, 1994. In the episode, the family attempts to go on a vacation but soon discovers that Marge is afraid of flying.
"Fear of Flying" | |||
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The Simpsons episode | |||
Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 11 | ||
Directed by | Mark Kirkland[1] | ||
Written by | David Sacks[1] | ||
Production code | 2F08 | ||
Original air date | December 18, 1994 (1994-12-18)[2] | ||
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Episode features | |||
Chalkboard gag | "Ralph won't "morph" if you squeeze him hard enough"[1] | ||
Couch gag | The Simpsons join a kickline as the living room turns into a circus extravaganza. | ||
Commentary | Matt Groening David Mirkin Mark Kirkland | ||
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The Simpsons season 6 | |||
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The episode was written by David Sacks and directed by Mark Kirkland. It features numerous guest stars, including Anne Bancroft as Dr. Zweig. Additionally, Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt appear as their characters from Cheers.
It received a positive reception from television critics, and acquired a Nielsen rating of 9.6. The authors of the book I Can't Believe It's a Bigger and Better Updated Unofficial Simpsons Guide commented positively on the episode, as did reviews from DVD Verdict and DVD Movie Guide.