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What is the plot of Stark Raving Dad about?
In Stark Raving Dad, Homer is mistaken for an anarchist and sent to a mental institution. Bart promises his sister he will get her the best birthday present ever.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this Stark Raving Dad article?
The In Stark Raving Dad episode was written by Al Jean and Mike Reiss, and directed by Rich Moore.
Was marge mentioned at all in the episode Stark Raving Dad?
In Stark Raving Dad, Marge, upon hearing what has happened, comes to the institution.

Question: Were any of Barts friends mentioned in the plot?
Self-contained rewrite: Were any of Barts friends mentioned in the plot of the episode Stark Raving Dad?