Show Notes
Homer's thumb is cut off following breakfast, and the story follows three different paths. Homer's day: as he and Marge race to get his thumb reattached. Lisa's day: as she misses the bus and tries to get to school so that she can win the science fair. Bart's day: as he and Milhouse make use of a stash of fireworks that Fat Tony has illegally smuggled into the country. In the end, their respective paths come together.
Episode number: 266 Season number: S12 E18 Production code: CABF14 Original airdate: April 29, 2001 Showrunner: Mike Scully Written by: Matt Selman Directed by: Mike B. Anderson
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