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Principal Skinner opens a CTU � Counter Truancy Unit � at Springfield Elementary School with Lisa heading up the operation. Homer is sent to dispose a container of yogurt so far past its freshness date that it could be toxic, but the reeking yogurt falls into the hands of Dolph, Jimbo and Kearney. With the help of Jack Bauer and Chloe O'Brian, Bart and Lisa must stop the bullies from releasing the ultimate stink bomb at the school�s bake sale. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Ian Maxtone-Graham Billy Kimball

Director:: Raymond S. Persi

Stars:: Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson); Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, and others); Julie Kavner (Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, and Selma Bouvier); Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Waylon Smithers, Kent Brockman, and others); Hank Azaria (Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, Lou, and others); Dan Castellaneta (Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, and others)

Recurring Role:: Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten, Rod Flanders, Jimbo Jones, and others); Tress MacNeille (Agnes Skinner, Brandine Del Roy, Dolph and others); Maggie Roswell (Maude Flanders, Helen Lovejoy, Miss Hoover, and others); Russi Taylor (Martin Prince, Sherri, Terri and others); Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices)

Guest Star:: Kiefer Sutherland (Jack Bauer); Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O'Brian)

Goof: Somehow, the lettering on Martin's sash reverses so it can be read properly in the mirror's reflection, and flips back to normal when he turns around. edit »
In the openning sequence, one of the CTU's computer screens shows Willie making out with Ms. Hoover. edit »
Among the professional staff at Springfield Elementary is a secretary named Mrs. Lord. edit »
Lisa reads the three missing students on paper and it says:

Jimbo:
-Full name: Corky James Jones
-Known alias: Jamesbo, Dr. J., Hector Gutierrez,
-Last known location: Duff
Gardens Log Flume (Middle Seat)

Dolph:
-Full name: Dolphin Starbeam
-Speaks: Spanish, German, Hebrew, Arabic, Korean, Latin, Old English, Klingon, Esperanto
-Friends with Jackie Chan (unverified)
-Special skills: Horse riding, tap dancing, British accent, stage fighting

Kearney:
-Full name: Kearney Zzyzwicz
-Prior offenses: Indian burn (3rd degree), full moon, half moon, attempted purple nurple, hertz dnut (acquitted)
-Owns owns tuxedo. edit »
Martin Prince's Ant Farm brand is from Uncle Milton. edit »

This episode won the 2008 Annie Award for Best Writing in an Animated Television Production. edit »
(The opening was similar to 24, but with a story about the new CTU -Counter Truancy Unit- at Springfield Elementary.)
Blackboard Joke: none
Couch Gag: none edit »

Principal Skinnner: (On the phone) Lord, give me guidance... That's right, the guidance department. Thank you Mrs. Lord. edit »
Lisa: I�ve got something! The sixth grade security camera shows three empty desks.
Principal Skinner: Enhance!
(Camera zooms in on desk with �Skinner Stinks� carved into it)
Principal Skinner: De-hance! De-hance! edit »
Principal Skinner: Simpson! I�ll teach you to make a Poupon me! edit »
(Apu sniffs some old yogurt that Homer tries to return at the Kwik-E-Mart.)
Apu: Oh my god! If a dead fish and a homeless person had a baby and the baby puked, and a dog ate the puke, this smells like the rear end of that dog! edit »
Bart: I might be able to stop them, but I need a schematic of Jimbo�s house!
Lisa: Jimbo drew a couple pictures of his house in second grade, but I can�t vouch for their accuracy. The teacher gave them a frowny face. edit »

The Odd Couple
Jimbo's cell phone ring tone is the theme song from the old television show The Odd Couple. edit »
Episode Title: "24 Minutes"
This title and episode is a parody of FOX's show, 24. edit »

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Iverson82094
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24 Minutes
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
I hate 24, but this episode was still spectacular... ...Continue »
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full1820house
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24 Minutes
The Bottom Line: "Nothing happened"
i didn`t get it ...Continue »
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simpsonian100
member since: Jan 7, 2006
24 Minutes
The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
A fun episode ...Continue »
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ShadowLaguna
member since: Dec 9, 2006
24 Minutes
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
It's The Simpsons version of 24!! ...Continue »
08/19/07 01:54am | report abuse
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keithman_habs
member since: Mar 16, 2007
24 Minutes
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
For the first time, no couch gag, no intro...but it works flawlessly. ...Continue »
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