Marge eventually cuts the tether in frustration, leading Judge Harm to put both Marge and Homer in public wooden stocks.
The family attempts to retaliate by vandalizing the judge's houseboat, which they accidentally sink. They are saved from further sentencing when the more lenient Judge Snyder returns from vacation and dismisses the case, declaring that "boys will be boys". Quick Reference Guide Information Director Mark Kirkland Writers George Meyer, Mike Scully, and Joel H. Cohen Guest Stars Jane Kaczmarek (Judge Harm), Jess Harnell (Poncho the Seal) Chalkboard Gag "Nobody reads these anymore" Couch Gag [S13E2] The Parent Rap
After being abandoned by Homer (who is chasing a radio station prize), Bart and Milhouse find Chief Wiggum's police cruiser and take it for an accidental joyride. Marge eventually cuts the tether in frustration, leading
The credits feature the song "Don’t Fear the Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult. This was the last episode produced under Mike
This was the last episode produced under Mike Scully's tenure as showrunner.
The family jumps out of the sailboat painting behind the couch Approximately 7.1/10 Notable Trivia