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Murdoch is first seen in [[Springfield State Prison]], having been convicted of an unspecified crime, and has to help prepare for the Springfield Air Show as part of his sentence.<ref>"[[Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming]]"</ref>
 
Murdoch is first seen in [[Springfield State Prison]], having been convicted of an unspecified crime, and has to help prepare for the Springfield Air Show as part of his sentence.<ref>"[[Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming]]"</ref>
  
Later, when [[Homer Simpson|Homer]], [[Wally Kogen]] and other residents of [[Springfield]] at the Super Bowl, found his executive box and he came and sent them out, introducing himself as the "billionaire tyrant".<ref>"[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]"</ref>
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Later, when [[Homer]], [[Wally Kogen]] and other residents of [[Springfield]] at the Super Bowl, found his executive box and he came and sent them out, introducing himself as the "billionaire tyrant".<ref>"[[Sunday, Cruddy Sunday]]"</ref>
  
 
He appears at a phone-in pledge drive for FOX and receives Bart's pledge of $10,000 which he states has "saved my network".<ref>"[[Missionary: Impossible]]"</ref>
 
He appears at a phone-in pledge drive for FOX and receives Bart's pledge of $10,000 which he states has "saved my network".<ref>"[[Missionary: Impossible]]"</ref>
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A picture of Rupert Murdoch was on the wall of [[The Penny Loafer]].<ref>"[[I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh]]"</ref>
 
A picture of Rupert Murdoch was on the wall of [[The Penny Loafer]].<ref>"[[I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh]]"</ref>
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Rupert Murdoch was among the rich friends of [[Mr. Burns]] who Burns brought into [[Persephone Odair]]'s fold.<ref>"[[Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story]]"</ref>
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Before [[Fox]] could air the final episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' in [[1990]], Murdoch was given a $10 million bill for the helium used in the [[Bart]] balloon for the [[Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]].<ref>"[[Bart's Birthday]]"</ref>
  
 
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== References ==
 
== References ==

Latest revision as of 16:36, February 22, 2026

This article is about the character. For the guest star, see Rupert Murdoch.
Rupert Murdoch
Rupert Murdoch.png
Character Information
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Hair: Gray
Occupation: Owner of FOX
First appearance: "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming"
Voiced by: Dan Castellaneta
Himself


Rupert Murdoch is the owner of FOX and many other companies.

History[edit]

Murdoch is first seen in Springfield State Prison, having been convicted of an unspecified crime, and has to help prepare for the Springfield Air Show as part of his sentence.[1]

Later, when Homer, Wally Kogen and other residents of Springfield at the Super Bowl, found his executive box and he came and sent them out, introducing himself as the "billionaire tyrant".[2]

He appears at a phone-in pledge drive for FOX and receives Bart's pledge of $10,000 which he states has "saved my network".[3]

He attended Billionaire Camp and his name was seen above a cabin with his net worth of $6,843,104,527. He then ran out of his cabin laughing and spray-painted an extra 7 at the front of his net worth.[4]

When Moe was banned from putting Fox on in his bar, business became better. Rupert Murdoch was one of the people who came into his bar as a result. When Moe asked Murdoch how he was doing, Murodch told him to put Jay Leno on.[5]

Rupert Murdoch was seen with Mr. Burns.[6]

A picture of Rupert Murdoch was on the wall of The Penny Loafer.[7]

Rupert Murdoch was among the rich friends of Mr. Burns who Burns brought into Persephone Odair's fold.[8]

Non-canon[edit]

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.

Before Fox could air the final episode of The Simpsons in 1990, Murdoch was given a $10 million bill for the helium used in the Bart balloon for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.[9]

Behind the Laughter[edit]

Murdoch voices himself in "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday" and "Judge Me Tender". In all other appearances he is voiced by Dan Castellaneta.

Appearances[edit]

References[edit]