: Written by George Meyer and Mike Scully and directed by Mark Kirkland .
: The story was based on real instances of "alternative sentencing" where children were tethered to parents. I Simpson 13x2
: The episode features the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult. The Simpsons: Season 13, Episode 2 | Cast and Crew : Written by George Meyer and Mike Scully
In Season 13, Episode 2, titled " The Parent Rap ," Bart and Homer are sentenced to be tethered together after Bart takes a joyride in a police car. Episode Overview The Simpsons: Season 13, Episode 2 | Cast
: After Homer abandons Bart and Milhouse to chase a radio prize, the boys find Chief Wiggum's patrol car and accidentally crash it. While Milhouse is released by the lenient Judge Snyder, Bart faces the harsh new Judge Constance Harm , who orders that Bart be tethered to Homer around the clock.
: The punishment forces Bart to accompany Homer everywhere, including to work and Moe's Tavern. Friction peaks when the tether interferes with Homer and Marge’s private life, leading Marge to cut the cord with a knife.
: This episode features the debut of Judge Constance Harm , voiced by Jane Kaczmarek .