Fear of Flying (The Simpsons)

"**Fear of Flying**"
"Fear of Flying"
The Simpsons episode
Episode no.	Season 6; Episode 11
Directed by	Mark Kirkland
Written by	David Sacks
Production code	2F08
Original air date	December 18, 1994
Guest appearances
	Anne Bancroft as Dr. Zweig; Ted Danson as Sam Malone; Woody Harrelson as Woody Boyd; Rhea Perlman as Carla Tortelli; John Ratzenberger as Cliff Clavin; George Wendt as Norm Peterson;
Episode features
Chalkboard gag	"Ralph won't "morph" if you squeeze him hard enough"
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 family attempts to go on a vacation but soon discovers that Marge is afraid of flying.

The episode was written by David Sacks and directed by Mark Kirkland. It features numerous guest stars, including Anne Bancroft as Dr. Zweig. Additionally, Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, and George Wendt appear as their characters from Cheers.

It received a positive reception from 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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