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The Fairly OddParents S3E12 — The Grass Is Always Greener
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The Fairly OddParents•Season 3•Episode 12

The Grass Is Always Greener

6.7/10 · 260 votesMay 23, 200312 min

Ranked #18 of 20 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

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After overhearing an out of context conversation by his parents where they'd wish that they were more like Mr. Dinkleberg and without any children, Timmy gets upset and decides to fulfill their wish by running away from home.

Directed byKen Bruce, Butch Hartman
Written bySteve Marmel, Jack C. Thomas, Spencer Green
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Tara Strong

Tara Strong

Timmy Turner (voice)

Susanne Blakeslee

Susanne Blakeslee

Wanda / Mrs. Turner (voice)

Daran Norris

Daran Norris

Cosmo / Mr. Turner (voice)

Carlos Alazraqui

Carlos Alazraqui

Denzel Q. Crocker (voice)

Jim Ward

Jim Ward

Chet Ubetcha (voice)

Gary LeRoi Gray

Gary LeRoi Gray

A.J. (voice)

Grey DeLisle

Grey DeLisle

Vicky (voice)

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K

Ken Bruce

Director

Steve Marmel

Steve Marmel

Writer

Butch Hartman

Butch Hartman

Director

J

Jack C. Thomas

Writer

Butch Hartman

Butch Hartman

Storyboard Artist

S

Spencer Green

Writer

I

Ian Graham

Storyboard Artist

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Episode Summary

"The Grass Is Always Greener" is episode 12 of The Fairly OddParents season 3. It scored 6.7/10 from 260 votes, ranking #18 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Ken Bruce, Butch Hartman and written by Steve Marmel, Jack C. Thomas, Spencer Green, it aired on May 23, 2003.

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