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The Simpsons S2E18 — Brush with Greatness
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The Simpsons•Season 2•Episode 18

Brush with Greatness

7.9/10 · 4,539 votesApr 11, 199123 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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Marge rediscovers her interest in art and takes up painting. When Mr. Burns hires her to paint his official portrait, Marge tries but fails to find his "inner beauty."

Directed byJim Reardon
Written byBrian K. Roberts
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Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

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Jim Reardon

Jim Reardon

Director

Brian K. Roberts

Brian K. Roberts

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Brush with Greatness" is episode 18 of The Simpsons season 2. It scored 7.9/10 from 4,539 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Jim Reardon and written by Brian K. Roberts, it aired on April 11, 1991.

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