Writer", Al Jean's Twitter - "Do PizzaBots Dream of Electric Guitars? I'll take my revenge on society... by which I mean convenience stores. ", "Lady, this is Maggie Simpson. This episode was originally scheduled to air on October 18, 2020, This episode was originally scheduled to air on January 10, 2021, but was preempted by the, "Yokel Hero" and "Do PizzaBots Dream of Electric Guitars?" Set in the town of Springfield, the show lampoons both American culture and the human condition. The storyline, while poignant, was very reminiscent of the film's examination of growing up and the importance of creativity. "I've been robbed! @thesimpsons Excellent zoom read today", "D23 Inside Disney Episode 58 | Yeardley Smith on Highlights of Voicing Lisa Simpson for 32 Seasons on The Simpsons", ". RELATED: The Simpsons: 10 Best Episodes About Politics, Ranked Some of the episodes were revolutionary in the sense that they involved subject matter one wouldn't wish to air for a comedy show. The Disney+ streaming service includes every completed season of The Simpsons, but it’s missing one memorable episode: "Stark Raving Dad".Here’s why Disney opted out, and why the episode probably won’t be available anytime soon. [5] With its twenty-first season (2009–10), the series surpassed Gunsmoke in seasons to claim the spot as the longest-running American prime-time scripted television series, and later also surpassed Gunsmoke in episode count with the episode "Forgive and Regret" on April 29, 2018. [12] It reached its 600th episode on October 16, 2016, in its twenty-eighth season. The fact that the characters were aware they were made of toy bricks and acted accordingly was even better. Welcome to this deluxe yet tiny mini-booklet box set! The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. Mr. Lisas Opus Mr. Lisa's Opus is the eighth episode of Season 29. And to top it off, there was a real, compelling story driving the episode as Homer struggled to uncover the mystery of his transformation from flesh-and-blood to LEGO mini-figure. This Christmas-themed episode followed a similar formula by jumping years into the future to explore the lives of the Simpson clan when Bart, Lisa and Maggie are all grown adults and each struggling with their own parental problems. It's something The Simpsons has always been good with, considering past episodes like "22 Short Films About Springfield" or the various Treehouse of Horror Halloween specials. The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company.It is a satirical depiction of a dysfunctional middle-class American lifestyle starring the eponymous family: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.Set in the town of Springfield, the show lampoons both American culture and the human condition. On April 8, 2015, showrunner Al Jean announced that there would be no more DVD or Blu-ray releases, shifting focus to digital distribution,[9] although this was later reversed on July 22, 2017. Claim: The long-running animated sitcom "The Simpsons" predicted Kamala Harris would be elected vice president of the United States. Many of them have even been silent, such as the short film centered on Maggie trying to save a butterfly from the unibrow baby titled "The Longest Daycare". A Totally Fun Thing That Bart Will Never Do Again, The Old Blue Mayor She Ain't What She Used to Be, A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas. Meanwhile, Nedwill try to cure Homer of his alcohol problem. Groening named each character (other than Bart) after members of his own family. It seemed like LEGO Fever was in the air in early 2014. By the end, everyone involved was locked in a Mexican standoff over a bag of ancient Mayan gold. [13] On February 6, 2019, The Simpsons was renewed for seasons 31 and 32, the latter of which will include the 700th episode. [20] At the end of the season Cosby averaged as the fifth-highest-rated show on television, while The Simpsons was thirty-eighth. After over 30 years on the air, the anarchic animated family comedy The Simpsons has somehow only aired five Thanksgiving specials throughout its 700+ episodes.. ", "Take a hike, you Shatner-stealing Mexico touchers!". Directed by Matthew Nastuk, Mike B. Anderson. By now, you all know the drill: This here Simpsons grand-slam combo platter is the best blah blah blah yet, full of bonus blah blah blah, including essential, nutritious blah blah blah and even a few secret blah blah blahs! Marge wakes up one morning and finds remnants of pizza boxes scattered around the living room. And the fact that it was self-aware about these similarities certainly helped. were originally scheduled to air on March 7 and 14, 2021 respectively, but were moved up a week due to the preemption of the, Upcoming episodes without a scheduled air date, The Simpsons § Reception and achievements. You know how it goes. But the most recent seasons have still featured some fantastic episodes that are just as good as anything from the show's classic era. This episode is best remembered for its stylized chase sequence, which paid heavy homage to the opening credits of Steven Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can. [17], The show continued in its Thursday timeslot until the sixth season, when, in 1994, it reverted to its original slot on Sunday. Generally Episodes 5-7 are viewed as all time classic, although this often extends from Seasons 3 or 4 through 8 depending on who you ask, although I definitely felt Season 8 slightly dropped in quality. [15], With its first season, The Simpsons became the Fox network's first series to rank among the top thirty highest-rated shows of a television season. The subplot offered its own steady dose of comedy, as Homer grew overly attached to his temporary loaner car, even composing a riff on Yes' "Owner of a Lonely Heart" to showcase his affection. In this episode, Homer and Marge elected to bail on attending Uncle Tyrone's birthday celebration and instead spend a few days soaking up sun in Miami. The family was conceived by Groening … "Days of Future Future" is the eighteenth episode of the 25th season of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons, and the 548th episode of the series. S32, Ep5 For list of published episode guides for the series, see. As a phenomenon in the ‘90s and an inspiration to so many comedic voices of today, it’s no surprise that people are passionate about their favorites. Episodes that show one or more flashbacks to a previous event. [17] The series moved from 8:00 p.m. on Sunday nights to the same time on Thursdays, where it competed with The Cosby Show, the number one show at the time. If anything, this episode proved to be more cheerful and less cynical than the various other Christmas-themed episodes of year's past ("Simpsons Roasting Over a … In some ways, the fact that "Brick Like Me" arrived so soon after The LEGO Movie did the episode no favors. Color to color, shape to shape, and a pile of just windows and doors. Like any show that's gone on for decades, though, it's understandable if someone fell off the show after a point. It is the longest-running prime-time animated series and longest-running sitcom in the United States. The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! NOTE: Anthology episodes don't count. It is a satirical depiction of a dysfunctional middle-class American lifestyle starring the eponymous family: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Basically, this was the Simpsons' answer to Inception (only four years before Inception actually hit theaters). The series has been running since 1989. When the town suddenly becomes a hot tourist destination, people flock in and everyone starts seeing dollar signs. [14], Season 32 debuted on Fox on September 27, 2020. The iconic show has attracted millions of fans and even praise from critics.But choosing the 20 best episodes of "The Simpsons" is difficult. Consumerism is the running theme of this Simpsons episode, and even the usually levelheaded Marge gets in on the action by opening up a bed and breakfast for t… "Beat it, you puck-slapping maple suckers! If anything, this episode proved to be more cheerful and less cynical than the various other Christmas-themed episodes of year's past ("Simpsons Roasting Over a Open Fire, "Marge Be Not Proud," etc.). 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