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|airdate= December 2, [[2018]]
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|titlescreen=[[Santa's Little Helper]] is towing [[The Grumple]]'s sled, with a stolen gifts bag on it. He then starts chasing his tail and makes The Grumple lose control of the sled and go down with him.
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|billboard=[[Krusty]]'s [[Christmas]] Special. Hey-Hey in the manger.
 
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|couchGag= [[Daddicus Finch/Gags|Daddicus Finch Couch Gag]]
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|specialGuestVoices= [[Jon Lovitz]] as [[Llewellyn Sinclair]] and {{ap|Rabbi|Daddicus Finch}}<br>[[J. K. Simmons]] as [[Dr. Jessup]]<br>[[Gregory Peck]] as [[Atticus Finch]]<br>[[Mary Badham]] as [[Scout Finch]]<br>[[Phillip Alford]] as [[Jem Finch]]<br>[[John Megna]] as [[Dill Harris]]
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|guests= [[Jon Lovitz]] as [[Llewellyn Sinclair]] and the {{ap|Rabbi|Daddicus Finch}}<br>[[J. K. Simmons]] as [[Dr. Jessup]]<br>[[Gregory Peck]] as [[Atticus Finch]]<br>[[Mary Badham]] as [[Scout Finch]]<br>[[Phillip Alford]] as [[Jem Finch]]<br>[[John Megna]] as [[Dill Harris]]
|Show Runner= [[Al Jean]]
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|Directed By= [[Steven Dean Moore]]
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'''"Daddicus Finch"''' is the 9th episode of [[season 30]]. It aired on December 2, [[2018]].
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'''"Daddicus Finch"''' is the ninth episode of [[Season 30|broadcast season 30]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the six hundred forty-eighth episode overall. It originally aired on December 2, [[2018]]. The episode was written by [[Al Jean]] and directed by [[Steven Dean Moore]]. It guest stars [[Jon Lovitz]] as [[Llewellyn Sinclair]] and the {{ap|Rabbi|Daddicus Finch}} and [[J. K. Simmons]] as [[Dr. Jessup]]. It also guest stars [[Gregory Peck]] as [[Atticus Finch]], [[Mary Badham]] as [[Scout Finch]], [[Phillip Alford]] as [[Jem Finch]] and [[John Megna]] as [[Dill Harris]] via archive footage.
  
The episode was dedicated in memory of [[Ricky Jay]] who passed away on November 24th, aged 70.
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"Daddicus Finch" was dedicated in memory of [[Ricky Jay]] who passed away on November 24.
  
 
== Synopsis ==
 
== Synopsis ==
{{Desc|[[Lisa]] and [[Homer]]'s bond gets stronger when they start spending real quality time together, and [[Bart]] feels neglected. So [[Marge]] tries to help Homer balance his attention between the kids.}}
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{{Synopsis|[[Lisa]] and [[Homer]]'s bond grows stronger when they start spending real quality time together, and she begins to see him in a similar light to [[Atticus Finch]]. This causes [[Bart]] to feel neglected, so [[Marge]] tries to help Homer balance his attention between the kids.}}
  
 
== Plot ==
 
== Plot ==
At the Second grade play at the [[Springfield Elementary School|school]], [[Ralph]] is playing as broccoli, and fails to remember his colour being green and says purple, so [[Llewellyn Sinclair]] passes up to [[Nelson]]'s origin of veal, with him shooting a cow in the head with a captive-bolt gun and [[Lisa]] barging in (dressed as pork chop) protesting about the scene. [[Chalmers]] proclaims show is over and Sinclair removes the props, getting his hand burnt.
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At the second grade play at [[Springfield Elementary School|the school]], [[Ralph]] plays broccoli and fails to remember that his color is green, saying purple instead. [[Llewellyn Sinclair]] then moves on to [[Nelson]]'s depiction of veal, with him shooting a cow in the head using a captive-bolt gun. [[Lisa]] barges in, dressed as a pork chop, and protests the scene. [[Chalmers]] proclaims the show is over, and Sinclair removes the props, burning his hand in the process.
  
Outside, Lisa is stuck in her suit, the thing she hates. [[Marge]] nudges [[Homer]] to make her feel better. The next day, Homer mistakes the weather number for lotto numbers, and Marge suggest him to make something with Lisa, so he takes her at the [[Springfield Mall]], where he protects her dignity, and she sees him as {{w|Atticus Finch}}, the main character of the novel she's reading, ''{{W|To Kill a Mockingbird}}''.
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Outside, Lisa is stuck in her costume, which she hates. [[Marge]] nudges [[Homer]] to cheer her up. The next day, Homer mistakes the weather numbers for lottery numbers. Marge suggests he do something with Lisa, so he takes her to the [[Springfield Mall]], where he protects her dignity. She begins to see him as [[Atticus Finch]], the main character of the novel she's reading, ''{{ap|To Kill a Mockingbird|book}}''.
  
At home, they are watching the movie based on the novel, when [[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] change channel to [[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]]. Lisa says to Homer he's her hero, to wich Bart asks [[Maggie]] if he's her hero, but he's not, getting a punch in the face by [[Grampa]] too.
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At home, they watch the movie adaptation of the novel when [[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] change the channel to [[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]]. Lisa tells Homer he is her hero, prompting Bart to ask [[Maggie]] if he is her hero—she does not respond, and he gets punched in the face by [[Grampa]].
  
Lisa then tells the story of Homer taking her to the [[Springfield Science Museum]], then talks greatly about him at school. Bart is not that happy about their new found relationship, and seeks help from [[Dr. Jessup]].
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Lisa then recounts how Homer took her to the [[Springfield Science Museum]] and speaks highly of him at school. Bart, unhappy with their newfound bond, seeks help from [[Dr. Jessup]].
  
At [[Shauna Chalmers|Shauna]]'s Bat mitzvah, he changes all cars' keys, creating chaos once people get out of it, and [[Milhouse]] spills the bin on him, but Homer, acting as Atticus does, defuses the mob.
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At [[Shauna Chalmers|Shauna]]'s bat mitzvah, Bart switches all the car keys, causing chaos when guests leave. [[Milhouse]] dumps a trash bin on him, but Homer, acting like Atticus, defuses the mob.
  
Lisa and Bart fight over Homer, so Marge goes to Dr. Jessup to seek help too cause Lisa is idolizing Homer and creating uneaseness in the family. In the end Lisa moves on that phase, but Maggie comforts him.
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Lisa and Bart fight over Homer, so Marge visits Dr. Jessup for help as Lisa's idolization of Homer creates tension in the family. Eventually, Lisa moves on from that phase, but Maggie comforts Homer.
  
 
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In the end, Marge says to Bart that since they treasure him too, she'll let him do one thing just for himself, but Bart decides only when he's old and kicks Homer in the butt while he's a [[R2-D2]]-looking robot.
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In the end, Marge tells Bart that since they treasure him too, she will let him do one thing just for himself. Bart says he will decide when he's old, then kicks Homer in the butt while he's dressed as an [[R2-D2]]-looking robot.
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== Production ==
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The episode was previously titled "Lisa Has a Crush on Homer".<ref name="AlJeanTwitter">Al Jean's Twitter (account closed)</ref>
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== International airdates ==
 
== International airdates ==
 
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|asiadate= February 3, 2019
 
|asiadate= February 3, 2019
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
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== Production ==
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== References ==
Was previously titled '''Lisa Has a Crush on Homer''' on the script.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/1028744826504658944 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref>
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{{Reflist}}
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== Promo videos ==
 
== Promo videos ==
*{{youtube|8IZ8C8alUck|Preview: The Simpsons Have Lotto Fever}}
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*{{Youtube|8IZ8C8alUck|Preview: The Simpsons Have Lotto Fever}}
*{{youtube|8gChsktpBvQ|Homer Keeps Losing Eye Contact}}
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*{{Youtube|8gChsktpBvQ|Homer Keeps Losing Eye Contact}}
*{{youtube|G8VFzFRyak8|Lisa & Bart Get Into A Fight}}
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*{{Youtube|G8VFzFRyak8|Lisa & Bart Get Into A Fight}}
 
 
== References ==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:53, October 15, 2025

Season 30 Episode
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"Daddicus Finch"
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"Daddicus Finch"
Daddicus Finch promo 1.png
Episode Information
Episode number: 648
Season number: S30 E9
Production code: YABF01
Original airdate: December 2, 2018
Title screen: Santa's Little Helper is towing The Grumple's sled, with a stolen gifts bag on it. He then starts chasing his tail and makes The Grumple lose control of the sled and go down with him.
Billboard gag: Krusty's Christmas Special. Hey-Hey in the manger.
Chalkboard gag: My pre-Christmas behavior really helps the coal industry
Couch gag: Daddicus Finch Couch Gag
Guest star(s): Jon Lovitz as Llewellyn Sinclair and the Rabbi
J. K. Simmons as Dr. Jessup
Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch
Mary Badham as Scout Finch
Phillip Alford as Jem Finch
John Megna as Dill Harris
Showrunner: Al Jean
Written by: Al Jean
Directed by: Steven Dean Moore

"Daddicus Finch" is the ninth episode of broadcast season 30 of The Simpsons and the six hundred forty-eighth episode overall. It originally aired on December 2, 2018. The episode was written by Al Jean and directed by Steven Dean Moore. It guest stars Jon Lovitz as Llewellyn Sinclair and the Rabbi and J. K. Simmons as Dr. Jessup. It also guest stars Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, Mary Badham as Scout Finch, Phillip Alford as Jem Finch and John Megna as Dill Harris via archive footage.

"Daddicus Finch" was dedicated in memory of Ricky Jay who passed away on November 24.

Synopsis[edit]

Lisa and Homer's bond grows stronger when they start spending real quality time together, and she begins to see him in a similar light to Atticus Finch. This causes Bart to feel neglected, so Marge tries to help Homer balance his attention between the kids.

Plot[edit]

At the second grade play at the school, Ralph plays broccoli and fails to remember that his color is green, saying purple instead. Llewellyn Sinclair then moves on to Nelson's depiction of veal, with him shooting a cow in the head using a captive-bolt gun. Lisa barges in, dressed as a pork chop, and protests the scene. Chalmers proclaims the show is over, and Sinclair removes the props, burning his hand in the process.

Outside, Lisa is stuck in her costume, which she hates. Marge nudges Homer to cheer her up. The next day, Homer mistakes the weather numbers for lottery numbers. Marge suggests he do something with Lisa, so he takes her to the Springfield Mall, where he protects her dignity. She begins to see him as Atticus Finch, the main character of the novel she's reading, To Kill a Mockingbird.

At home, they watch the movie adaptation of the novel when Bart and Milhouse change the channel to The Itchy & Scratchy Show. Lisa tells Homer he is her hero, prompting Bart to ask Maggie if he is her hero—she does not respond, and he gets punched in the face by Grampa.

Lisa then recounts how Homer took her to the Springfield Science Museum and speaks highly of him at school. Bart, unhappy with their newfound bond, seeks help from Dr. Jessup.

At Shauna's bat mitzvah, Bart switches all the car keys, causing chaos when guests leave. Milhouse dumps a trash bin on him, but Homer, acting like Atticus, defuses the mob.

Lisa and Bart fight over Homer, so Marge visits Dr. Jessup for help as Lisa's idolization of Homer creates tension in the family. Eventually, Lisa moves on from that phase, but Maggie comforts Homer.


Donut Homer.png The contents of this article or section are considered to be non-canon and therefore may not have actually happened or existed in-universe.

In the end, Marge tells Bart that since they treasure him too, she will let him do one thing just for himself. Bart says he will decide when he's old, then kicks Homer in the butt while he's dressed as an R2-D2-looking robot.

Production[edit]

The episode was previously titled "Lisa Has a Crush on Homer".[1]

International airdates[edit]

Country Date Channel Note
Asia February 3, 2019 Fox Asia [2]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]


Promo videos[edit]


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