BART CONVERTS ON "THE SIMPSONS" SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, ON FOX

Liam Neeson and Joe Mantegna Guest-Star

After Bart is falsely blamed and then expelled for a mishap at the school-sponsored Medieval festival, Fat Tony, guest-voiced by Mantegna, suggests to Marge that he enroll in a private Catholic school. After a rough introduction with a nun on his first day, Bart meets and instantly likes an Eminem-quoting priest named Father Sean, guest-voiced by Neeson. Father Sean shows Bart the cooler parts of the religion through graphic stories and comic books. Bart's growing interest alarms his parents and ultimately drives Homer to visit the church. He, too, finds himself attracted to the religion after Father's offerings of beer, pancakes and games. It's up to Marge to bring her family back to their roots on "The Father, The Son And The Holy Guest Star" episode of THE SIMPSONS Sunday, Oct. 9 (7:30-8:00 PM PT). (SI-1609) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Voice Cast: Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson, Mayor Quimby and Groundskeeper Willie, Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson and Patty; Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson and Nelson Muntz; Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson; Harry Shearer as Kent Brockman, Reverend Lovejoy, Mr. Burns, Smithers and Principal Skinner; Pamela Hayden as Milhouse; Hank Azaria as Moe.

Guest Voice Cast: Liam Neeson as Father Sean and Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony.

[EDITOR'S NOTE 1: Due to the preceding NFL doubleheader, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE and THE SIMPSONS will air on the West Coast only � if no Baseball.]

[EDITOR'S NOTE 2: If LDS game #4 or #5 (SP-0620) is necessary, the baseball game will air instead of AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER.]

[EDITOR'S NOTE 3: KING OF THE HILL, THE SIMPSONS (8 PM), THE WAR AT HOME, FAMILY GUY and AMERICAN DAD are preempted this night.]