QUIZ: How well do you know The Simpsons’ famous softball episode?

“You heard me, hippie!”

You may have to draft in a few ringers to help you with this Simpsons quiz.

Back in 1992, The Simpsons released ‘Homer at Bat’ and it quickly went into folklore as one of the show’s finest offerings. Almost three decades on, it is still a much-loved episode.

We are paying homage to that sporting classic with a quiz that hopefully captures some of the craziness and humour of a superb episode. Enjoy!

What was the name of the home-made bat Homer made after lightning struck a tree in his back garden?

Wonder Slugger

Homer's Homer Bat

Wonderbat

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What other home-made project did he put aside to start work on Wonderbat?

Home-made beer

Home-made NFL ball

Home-made robot

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Why does Chief Wiggum ask Eddie to get Homer's license and registration?

Homer parked his car on the out-field

Homer ran over Lou's foot on the way to the game

Homer mocked them after hitting a home run

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What does Chief Wiggum respond when Homer tells him that 'one day, honest citizens are going to stand up to you crooked cops'?

"They are? Oh no! Have they set a date?"

"Tell it to Officer Who Gives A Damn"

"Bake him away, toys"

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What 'secret weapon' does Karl imagine Homer having?

Springs in his boots

A lazer gun

A giant glove

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When discussing the softball ground-rules, what is the 4th Inning also known as?

Chug-fest Inning

Beer Inning

Taco Inning

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As the home-made bat phenomenon takes hold, where does Karl get his from?

Mr Burns' desk

It's his sister's wooden leg

Off a piano

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What's the issue with the 'Ringers' that Mr Burns wants to recruit for the team?

They are all imaginary

They went missing in the Bermuda Triangle

They have all retired and passed on

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Who is the first professional baseball player Smithers recruits?

Mike Scioscia

Wade Boggs

Jose Canseco

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What baseball star lands the job of lunch-room cashier at the Nuclear Power Plant?

Ozzie Smith

Ken Griffey Jr.

Daryl Strawberry

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"Are you better than me?"
"Well, I never met you but... YES."
Who takes Homer's place on the team?

Steve Sax

Daryl Strawberry

Sammy Sosa

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Instead of beer, what does Mr Burns want all the players to drink?

Brain & Nerve Tonic

Dr Feelgood's Zippy Juice

Prune & Steroid Sauce

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What do the players disagree with the hypnotist about?

That they are ALL good players?

That Nuclear power is a safe form of energy

That they will all give 110%

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Who is cut from the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team for having sideburns?

Wade Boggs

Don Mattingly

Roger Clemens

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Who goes missing (possibly forever) at the Springfield Mystery Spot?

Ozzie Smith

Daryl Strawberry

Hank Aaron

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What ailment befalls Ken Griffey Jr.?

Broken leg

Lethargy

Gigantism

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What do Lisa and Bart start chanting at Daryl Strawberry during the championship game?

'Go home Daryl. Daryl go home!'

'Go back to the big leagues!'

'Daryl. DARRRYYYYLLLL!'

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What expert coaching does Mr Burns give Daryl Strawberry?

'You, Strawberry, hit a home run!'

'Never swing on the first pitch'

'Swing for the moon!'

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How does Homer manage to win his team the game?

He is struck in the head, and it counts as the match-winning hit

He is credited with a home run when Flanders dips to catch the ball

He bunts Strawberry in for the match-winning run

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What song does the episode finish with?

Bottom of the Ninth

Talkin' Softball

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

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