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."
When Marge leaves Homer because he allowed an adult movie being shot in their house, she seeks self-fulfillment in protecting manatees.
A new cemetery right outside the window of Lisa's room makes Lisa suffer from many sleepless nights.
When Kirk and Luann van Houten plan to get back together, Milhouse realizes they are too interested in each other, so he and Bart try to break them up, only for the plan to backfire and cause Homer and Marge to break up yet again.
An android son replaces Bart; Homer and friends are the quarry in Mr. Burns' hunting tournament; a witch turns townsfolk into their Halloween costumes.
Marge and Bart start spending more time together, and make a tradition of cycling to a tea house in a small village outside Springfield.
When a recall election puts Mayor Quimby's job up for grabs, Homer seizes the opportunity to win office and gain his daughter's love.
Milhouse tutors Lisa in Italian, and Marge joins the Cheery Red Tomatoes, a group that plans to rob Mr. Burns of one million dollars worth of Fabergé eggs.
The Simpsons become lost in Italy, finding their way to a small town that Sideshow Bob has become the mayor of.
Homer tells the tale of the first Christmas ever, while Grandpa pursues his decade-old feud with Santa.
When a frozen mailman from the 60's is found in a Springfield glacier, doubts arise about whether Abe really is Homer's father.
When Homer is on his way to Vegas to meet up with his friends, he has to make a detour to take Bart to an education camp. Meanwhile, Marge has discovered a surprising source of income.
Bart and Lisa bet whether Lisa can turn Groundskeeper Willie into a proper gentleman.
In this story within a story within a story within a story, a cave-exploring expedition, an angry sheep and a lovestruck Moe become inextricably entwined.
Marge starts babysitting the Flanders boys, leading Homer to spend more time with Bart and Lisa. Bart gets kidnapped by a lonely movie chimpanzee.
As part of a new Fox show, the Simpsons participate in a wife-swap.
After blowing Springfield's chances for an NFL franchise, Grandpa goes to an assisted-suicide center, then becomes a bullfighter.
Homer gets sent to India when the power plant is relocated there. Selma and Patty kidnap Richard Dean Anderson after he spurns their MacGyver fan club.
While waiting for the dinner at the Frying Dutchman, the family starts telling three stories about ships: "Journey on the Mayflower", "Mutiny on the Bounty", and "The Neptune Adventure".
Springfield Elementary is divided into two separate schools (one for boys, one for girls) following Principal Skinner's demotion. Concerned that the boys are receiving a higher standard of education, Lisa disguises herself as a boy.
After hitting her head on a stool Marge suffers from amnesia. Slowly but surely memories are starting to come back, except memories about Homer.
After his sons see a pro-evolution exhibit at a museum, Flanders demands Springfield Elementary teaches Creationism in its place, but Lisa fights for evolution lessons to be reinstated.
Marge and Homer try their luck at celebrity marriage counselling.
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Tress MacNeille | Angela Dare |
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Hank Azaria | Bum #2 |
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Dan Castellaneta | Homer Simpson |
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Harry Shearer | Sportscaster |
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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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Karl Wiedergott | Bum #1 |
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Pamela Hayden | Saultery Stevens |
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Russi Taylor | Martin Prince |
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Marcia Wallace | Edna Krabappel |
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Maggie Roswell | Helen Lovejoy |
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William H. Macy | William H. Macy |
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Alec Baldwin | Dr. Caleb Thorn |
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Joe Mantegna | Fat Tony |
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Michael York | Mason Fairbanks |
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Rob Reiner | Rob Reiner |
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Lily Tomlin | Tammy |
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Richard Dean Anderson | Richard Dean Anderson |
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Maria Grazia Cucinotta | Francesca |
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Joe Frazier | Joe Frazier |
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Michael Carrington | 'Jock Center' Sportscaster #2 |
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Susan Sarandon | Susan Sarandon |
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Maurice LaMarche | Commander McBragg |
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Kelsey Grammer | Sideshow Bob |
| Edition | Standard |
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| Packaging | Fold Out Case |
| Nr Discs | 4 |
| Screen Ratios | Fullscreen (4:3) |
| Audio Tracks | Dolby Digital 5.1 [English] |
| Subtitles | English for the Hard of Hearing |
| Layers | Single side, Dual layer |
| Edition Release Date | 2014 |
| Regions | Region 2 |