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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 13 · EPISODE 9

The Simpsons S13E09 Jaws Wired Shut

★ 7.8 · GREAT Jan 27, 2002 30 MIN FOX 2 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

When Homer accidentally breaks his jaw, he has to have it wired shut and can not talk. He learns to become the good listener that Marge has wanted.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Snapshots

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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Nancy Kruse
WRITTEN BY Matt Selman

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S13E09

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7.8
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S13E09 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S13E09 air?

The Simpsons S13E09 (“Jaws Wired Shut”) first aired on January 27, 2002.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S13E09?

In the US, The Simpsons season 13 — including this episode — is available on FX, Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, FOX One Amazon Channel, Hulu on Disney+, Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV.

Who guest stars in The Simpsons S13E09?

Guest stars include Dana Gould (Murphy (voice)) and John Kassir (Donkey (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S13E09?

The Simpsons S13E09 (“Jaws Wired Shut”) was directed by Nancy Kruse and written by Matt Selman.

Is The Simpsons S13E09 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S13E09 (“Jaws Wired Shut”) 7.8/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.