Eight Misbehavin'

In the episode, after Manjula gives birth to octuplets that were the result of fertility drugs, she and Apu unintentionally allow a zookeeper to exploit their babies in exchange for help raising them.

The owner of Springfield Zoo, Larry Kidkill, offers to help if the parents sign a contract permitting him to display the children.

"Eight Misbehavin'" was written by Matt Selman and directed by Steven Dean Moore as part of the eleventh season of The Simpsons (1999–2000).

[1] Guest starring in the episode were Jan Hooks (as Manjula), Garry Marshall (as Larry Kidkill), and Butch Patrick (as himself).

[1] The songs played during "Octopia" are "Drop a Beat" by Moby, "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses, Ride of the Valkyries by Richard Wagner and "R.O.C.K.

[1] In the octuplets room there is a picture of the character Babar the Elephant dressed as former Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru.

[1] On October 7, 2008, it was released on DVD as part of the box set The Simpsons – The Complete Eleventh Season.

Staff members Mike Scully, George Meyer, Matt Selman, Julia Thacker, and Steven Dean Moore participated in the DVD audio commentary for the episode, as well as guest voice Garry Marshall.

While reviewing the eleventh season of The Simpsons, DVD Movie Guide's Colin Jacobson commented that "With such a silly concept, [the episode] probably should flop.