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.
The Simpsons S13E09 (“Jaws Wired Shut”) first aired on January 27, 2002.
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.
Guest stars include Dana Gould (Murphy (voice)) and John Kassir (Donkey (voice)).
The Simpsons S13E09 (“Jaws Wired Shut”) was directed by Nancy Kruse and written by Matt Selman.
Fans rate The Simpsons S13E09 (“Jaws Wired Shut”) 7.8/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.