The Simpsons
Originally created by cartoonist Matt Groening, "Our Favorite Family," has graced the small screen in one form or another for over 20 years. The Simpson family first appeared on television as the subjects of interstitial "shorts" on The Tracey Ullman Show in April of 1987. The Simpsons remained a staple on The Tracey Ullman Show for three seasons until they premiered in their own half-hour series, on December 17, 1989. With the help of Jim Brooks and Sam Simon, Matt Groening's cartoon family turned into an instant success.
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Currently in its 21st season, The Simpsons has piled up over 440 episodes, over 20 Emmy Awards, a handful of music albums, countless endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to the silver screen in the summer of 2007 with The Simpsons Movie. And according to Matt Groening, "There is no end in sight."
Convinced he's the only man with guts to tell him the truth, Mel Gibson insists Homer accompanies him in Hollywood to help fix his newest film project.
Bart is put on medication to control his behavior, but the pills cause him to become paranoid and insane.
When Homer is hired as a local food critic by a newspaper in Springfield, he finds himself in deep trouble after his reviews turn out to be too critical.
The Simpsons attempt to cover up their accidental murder of Ned Flanders. Bart and Lisa acquire super powers. An electronic apocalypse threatens Springfield.
Homer cowards out of a pistol-duel and hides out with the rest of the family on a country farm.
Homer becomes a minor celebrity around Springfield after bowling a perfect game.
Apu struggles with fatherhood after Manjula gives birth to octuplets.
Homer's attempt at creating a motorcycle gang attracts a real gang, who kidnap Marge.
A toy company purchases Springfield Elementary and uses the student body as a focus group for their new Christmas toy Funzo.
Lisa finds out how rough Marge has it when her mom is in traction and she becomes the woman of the house. Homer and Bart's antics get her so worked up she conspires to teach them a lesson.
Bart is led to believe he has special healing powers after a tent revival.
Homer receives responsibility for Mr. Burns' mansion when he is on leave and takes Burns' yacht to international waters to have a party.
The Simpsons get an abused horse and make him a contender in horse racing. Homer finds out a secret conspiracy about jockeys. Lisa tries to reach President Clinton when the results of a school band talent competition seem tainted.
Ned deals with his grief after Maude's untimely death.
When Homer is wanted dead for reneging on a 10,000 dollar pledge to PBS, Reverend Lovejoy sets him up for missionary work in the South Pacific until the heat dies down.
Plastic surgery not only transforms Moe the Bartender from ugly to hunky, it helps gets him a job on a hit daytime drama.
Bart gets a glimpse of the future while the family is on vacation at an Indian casino.
Homer doesn't like it when Barney quits drinking; Bart and Lisa get into trouble when they enter a photo contest for the new phone book cover.
Fearing he only has three years to live, Homer takes the family on a vacation to Florida, where they become fugitives after seemingly killing a famous alligator.
Lisa has difficulties learning to tap dance; Bart and Milhouse ditch summer camp to spend a week living in the mall.
Everybody loves the new Simpsons' house guest Becky. Except Marge, who thinks Becky wants to kill her.
Fans are invited to take a behind-the-scenes look at "The Simpsons," revisiting some of the most memorable experiences the family has been through.
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Tress MacNeille | Mrs. Babcock |
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Hank Azaria | Moe Szyslak |
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Dan Castellaneta | Homer Simpson |
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Harry Shearer | Ned Flanders |
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Yeardley Smith | Lisa Simpson |
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Julie Kavner | Marge Simpson |
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Nancy Cartwright | Bart Simpson |
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Pamela Hayden | Rod Flanders |
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Karl Wiedergott | Jimmy Carter |
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Marcia Wallace | Edna Krabappel |
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Frank Welker | Clay Babcock |
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Russi Taylor | Martin Prince |
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Maggie Roswell | Female Tour Guide |
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Marcia Mitzman Gaven | Maude Flanders |
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Joe Mantegna | Fat Tony |
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Jan Hooks | Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon |
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Gary Coleman | Gary Coleman |
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Butch Patrick | Butch Patrick |
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Jim Cummings | Dunkin |
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John Goodman | Meathook |
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Don Cheadle | Brother Faith |
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Mel Gibson | Mel Gibson |
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Tim Robbins | Jim Hope |
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Diedrich Bader | Officer |
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Edward Asner | Editor |
| Packaging | Custom Case |
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| Nr Discs | 4 |
| Screen Ratios | Fullscreen (4:3) |
| Audio Tracks | Dolby Digital 5.1 [English] Dolby Digital Surround [English] Dolby Digital Surround [French] |
| Subtitles | English | Spanish |
| Extras | In Line With Matt Groening Audio Commentary On Every Episodes Animation Showcase Special Language |
| Layers | Single side, Dual layer |
| Edition Release Date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Regions | Region 1 |
| Index | 7163 |
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| Added Date | Mar 08, 2020 06:14:34 |
| Modified Date | Mar 03, 2025 21:49:48 |