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Simpsons, The - The Complete Season 07

The Simpsons

Simpsons, The - The Complete Season 07

20th Century Fox (Dec 17, 1995)
DVD
NR (Not Rated)
024543219064
TV Series | Animation
USA | English | Color | 09:36

One of the hallmark seasons of The Simpsons, season 7 features some of the strongest episodes produced during the show?s run. Considering that this is The Simpsons we?re talking about here, that?s saying a lot, but this collection deserves the accolades.

Broadcast in 1995, season seven features several signature episodes, including Part II of "Who Shot Mr. Burns," "Bart Sells His Soul," and "Two Bad Neighbors" where former President George Herbert Walker Bush moves into the neighborhood (an episode gamely playing on the former President?s open dislike for the show). One of The Simpsons?s most definitive episodes, "Treehouse of Horror VI" famously broke the third wall by using the then-groundbreaking CGI technology to render Homer first in a 3-D world, then in real life, (despite the evolution in his form, he naturally ends up in an erotic cake shop). As the producers openly note on the commentary, it was a big deal at the time, and super expensive, which is why they could only do a few minutes of footage in CGI (some fans will particularly enjoy the revealing commentary on this one, as the producers explain the many visual puns and math jokes appearing in the background of the 3-D world). It?s a great example of how The Simpsons continued to play with its visual style and take creative risks years into its run. In fact, one of the best episodes on this collection, "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular" proves just how far the look and style of the show really came during that time. Hosted by actor Troy McClure (voiced by the late comic great Phil Hartman), it presents never-before-seen outtakes and original footage from the show?s debut days on The Tracey Ullman Show, while taking a few self-referential digs at show creators Matt Groening, James Brooks, and Sam Simon. Other gems include "Homerpalooza" where Homer thanks guests The Smashing Pumpkins for their gloomy music because it has made his kids "stop wishing for a future I can?t possibly provide," and "Bart the Fink" where Bart inadvertently gets Krusty the Klown busted for tax "avoision."

Along with the 25 episodes there are extensive commentaries, featurettes, and deleted scenes all of which add immense value to the set and will give die-hard fans another excuse to spend more hours in front of the TV. It?s another benchmark collection from a show that, up to this point, doesn?t seem to know its own limits. --Dan Vancini


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1 Who Shot Mr. Burns? Part Two 30 min | Sep 17, 1995

While Mr. Burns is hospitalized, an investigation into his shooter begins; although Smithers initially suspects himself, a trace of Simpson DNA narrows down the list of possible culprits.

2 Radioactive Man 30 min | Sep 24, 1995

A Hollywood film crew shoots an adaptation of the "Radioactive Man" comics in Springfield, with Rainier Wolfcastle in the title role and a reluctant Milhouse as his sidekick, Fallout Boy.

3 Home Sweet Home-Dum-Diddly Doodily 30 min | Oct 01, 1995

Marge and Homer lose custody of the kids, who are sent to live at the Flanders' house. Can Homer and Marge prove themselves adequate parents before their children eye up a permanent stay with the Flanders?

4 Bart Sells His Soul 30 min | Oct 08, 1995

Bart casually sells his soul to Milhouse for $5 but soon regrets it; Moe converts his dank bar into a family restaurant.

5 Lisa the Vegetarian 30 min | Oct 15, 1995

A trip to a local petting zoo convinces Lisa to give up meat, despite excessive pressure to convince her not to do so.

6 Treehouse of Horror VI 23 min | Oct 29, 1995

A lightning storm causes giant advertising mascots to come to life; The children are terrorized by Groundskeeper Willie in their dreams; Homer finds himself trapped in another dimension.

7 King Size Homer 30 min | Nov 05, 1995

Homer intentionally gains more weight in order to qualify for disability and work from home, but soon realizes that being morbidly obese comes with its own problems.

8 Mother Simpson 30 min | Nov 19, 1995

After faking his own death, Homer is reunited with his mother, who harbors a deep secret.

9 Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming 30 min | Nov 26, 1995

Sideshow Bob escapes from prison to hijack a TV screen at an air show and demands that all television stations immediately go off the air, or else he will detonate an atomic bomb.

10 The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular! 30 min | Dec 03, 1995

Troy McClure hosts a retrospective of the Simpson family's first eight years on television, including early shorts, classic highlights and never-before-seen outtakes.

11 Marge Be Not Proud 30 min | Dec 17, 1995

Marge's relationship with Bart is strained when he is caught shoplifting before Christmas.

12 Team Homer 30 min | Jan 07, 1996

Homer starts a bowling team with Moe, Apu and Otto, but Mr. Burns insists on joining after learning that the team was funded with his money; Springfield Elementary introduces uniforms.

13 Two Bad Neighbors 21 min | Jan 14, 1996

Former President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, move into the Simpsons' neighborhood and soon clash with Bart and Homer.

14 Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield 30 min | Feb 04, 1996

After buying a Chanel suit at a bargain price, Marge is invited to a country club by a former schoolmate, where she desperately tries to fit in with its upper class clientele.

15 Bart the Fink 30 min | Feb 11, 1996

Krusty the Clown is left almost broke after Bart inadvertently rats him out to the IRS, forcing Krusty to take drastic action.

16 Lisa the Iconoclast 30 min | Feb 18, 1996

While researching for an essay, Lisa discovers that Springfield's founding father was actually a murderous thief.

17 Homer the Smithers 30 min | Feb 25, 1996

When Smithers is forced to take a vacation, he appoints Homer as his temporary replacement.

18 The Day the Violence Died 30 min | Mar 17, 1996

Bart and Lisa meet a vagabond who claims to be the creator of Itchy from "Itchy and Scratchy."

19 A Fish Called Selma 30 min | Mar 24, 1996

Washed-up movie star Troy McClure starts dating Selma in an attempt to silence bizarre rumors about his personal life and resuscitate his career.

20 Bart on the Road 30 min | Mar 31, 1996

Bart makes a fake driver's license and takes Milhouse, Martin, and Nelson on a huge road trip; Lisa spends time with Homer at the power plant.

21 22 Short Films About Springfield 22 min | Apr 14, 1996

A series of vignettes showcasing a day in the life of various Springfield residents.

22 Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in 'The Curse of the Flying Hellfish' 30 min | Apr 28, 1996

After surviving multiple assassination attempts by Mr. Burns to inherit a cache of artwork they stole from the Nazis, Grampa teams up with Bart to recover the paintings.

23 Much Apu About Nothing 30 min | May 05, 1996

Anti-immigration fever sweeps Springfield, which threatens to lead to the deportation of Apu, until Homer decides to reject the mob mentality and help him become a legal citizen.

24 Homerpalooza 30 min | May 19, 1996

Homer takes Bart and Lisa to a music festival in an attempt to prove his coolness, but ends up embarrassing them after being hired to participate in the festival's freak show.

25 Summer of 4'2" 30 min | May 19, 1996

After realizing how unpopular she is, a disillusioned Lisa sees the vacation to Ned Flanders' beach house as an opportunity to reinvent herself.

Cast View all

Hank Azaria Man at Duff Beer Sign
Dan Castellaneta Homer Simpson
Harry Shearer Radio Announcer
Yeardley Smith Lisa Simpson
Julie Kavner Marge Simpson
Nancy Cartwright Bart Simpson
Pamela Hayden Laurie
Tress MacNeille Woman at Ticket Office
Russi Taylor Martin Prince
Maggie Roswell All is well
Phil Hartman Troy McClure
Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel
Doris Grau Lunchlady Doris
Paul Anka Paul Anka
Ron Brooks Pedestrian in the 'Real World'
Dennis Bailey Pedestrian in the 'Real World'
Trish Doolan Pedestrian in the 'Real World'
Marsha Waterbury Pedestrian in the 'Real World'
Frank Welker Monkey
R. Lee Ermey Colonel Leslie Hapablap
Glenn Close Mona Simpson
Joe Mantegna Fat Tony
Joan Kenley Woman on Phone
Donald Sutherland Hollis Hurlbut
Jeff Goldblum MacArthur Parker

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Edition details

Edition Special Edition
Packaging Custom Case
Nr Discs 4
Screen Ratios Standard 1.33:1 Color
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
FRENCH: Dolby Digital Surround
SPANISH: Dolby Digital Surround
Subtitles English | Spanish
Distributor 20th Century Fox
Layers Single side, Dual layer
Edition Release Date Dec 13, 2005
Regions Region 1

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