| "Fear of Flying" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 11 |
| Directed by | Mark Kirkland[1] |
| Written by | David Sacks[1] |
| Production code | 2F08 |
| Original air date | December 18, 1994[2] |
| Guest appearances | |
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| Episode features | |
| Chalkboard gag | "Ralph won't "morph" if you squeeze him hard enough"[1] |
| Couch gag | The Simpsons join a kickline as the living room turns into a circus extravaganza. |
| Commentary | Matt Groening David Mirkin Mark Kirkland |
"Fear of Flying" is the eleventh episode of the sixth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It was first broadcast on the Fox network in the United States on December 18, 1994. In the episode, the Simpson family prepares to go on a vacation by plane, but the circumstances force Marge to confess that she has a fear of flying.
The episode was written by David Sacks and directed by Mark Kirkland. It features Anne Bancroft as Dr. Zweig. Additionally, Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt appear as their characters from Cheers.
"Fear of Flying" was well received by television critics, and acquired a Nielsen rating of 9.6. The authors of the book I Can't Believe It's a Bigger and Better Updated Unofficial Simpsons Guide commented positively on the episode, as did reviews from DVD Verdict and DVD Movie Guide.
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