| "Lard of the Dance" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 10 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Dominic Polcino |
| Written by | Jane O'Brien |
| Production code | 5F20 |
| Original air date | August 23, 1998 |
| Guest appearance | |
| Lisa Kudrow as Alex Whitney | |
| Episode features | |
| Couch gag | The family goes to sit on the couch, but fall backwards as the couch is pulled out from under them by Nelson Muntz. Nelson exclaims his catchphrase: "Ha-ha!".[1] |
| Commentary | Mike Scully Jane O'Brien Ron Hauge Pete Michels Dominic Polcino |
"Lard of the Dance" is the first episode of the tenth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on August 23, 1998. Homer discovers he can make money by stealing and reselling grease, but eventually stops after negative encounters with Groundskeeper Willie and the Springfield Grease Company. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes jealous that a new student (voiced by Lisa Kudrow) is distracting all her friends by using her fashionable personality. The episode was written by Jane O'Brien and directed by Dominic Polcino.[1]