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: The story was based on real instances of "alternative sentencing" where children were tethered to parents.

: 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. I Simpson 13x2

: 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 story was based on real instances

: The episode features the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult. The Simpsons: Season 13, Episode 2 | Cast and Crew : After Homer abandons Bart and Milhouse to

: Written by George Meyer and Mike Scully and directed by Mark Kirkland .