Jaws Wired Shut

"Jaws Wired Shut"
The Simpsons episode
Episode no.Season 13
Episode 9
Directed byNancy Kruse
Written byMatt Selman
Production codeDABF05
Original air dateJanuary 27, 2002 (2002-01-27)
Guest appearances
Dana Gould, John Kassir
Episode features
Couch gagThe Simpsons are dressed as silent film characters, with Homer as Charlie Chaplin (as the Tramp).
CommentaryMatt Groening
Al Jean
Matt Selman
Carolyn Omine
Dana Gould
Joe Mantegna
Pete Michels
Episode chronology
List of episodes

"Jaws Wired Shut" is the ninth episode of the thirteenth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 27, 2002. In the episode, Homer's jaw is broken when he collides with a statue of Drederick Tatum. Homer's jaw is wired shut, leaving him unable to speak. At first Marge enjoys Homer's inability to talk, since it makes him a better listener and a more compassionate person. Eventually Marge misses Homer's wild antics. Craving excitement, she enters a demolition derby.

The episode was written by Matt Selman and directed by Nancy Kruse. The plot idea for the episode was pitched by Selman, as was the setpiece, which originated from a discussion he had with current showrunner Al Jean. Comedian John Kassir guest-starred as one of the gay dogs in the pride parade in the episode. In its original broadcast, the episode was seen by approximately 8.7 million viewers, making it the most watched scripted program on Fox that night.

Following its home video release, "Jaws Wired Shut" received mostly positive reviews from critics.


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