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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 14 · EPISODE 9

The Simpsons S14E09 The Strong Arms of the Ma

★ 8.3 · GREAT Feb 2, 2003 30 MIN FOX 4 GUEST STARS
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The episode in brief

After she is mugged, Marge retreats to the basement to lift weights. She then becomes obsessed with body building. Marge starts entering contests and her disposition changes as she gets stronger. Blackboard reads 'This school does not need a "regime change"'.

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

2 STILLs
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Who’s in it

GUEST STARS
SERIES REGULARS

Behind the camera

DIRECTED BY Pete Michels
WRITTEN BY Carolyn Omine

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S14E09

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8.3
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S14E09 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S14E09 air?

The Simpsons S14E09 (“The Strong Arms of the Ma”) first aired on February 2, 2003.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S14E09?

In the US, The Simpsons season 14 — 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 S14E09?

Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten (voice)), Pamela Reed (Ruth Powers (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Agnes Skinner / Additional Voices (voice)).

Who directed and wrote The Simpsons S14E09?

The Simpsons S14E09 (“The Strong Arms of the Ma”) was directed by Pete Michels and written by Carolyn Omine.

Is The Simpsons S14E09 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S14E09 (“The Strong Arms of the Ma”) 8.3/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.