[3], The name of the episode is a reference to the 1989 comedy film Weekend at Bernie's, in which two young insurance executives try to convince people that their deceased boss is alive. [4] "It reminds me of the whole Wizard of Oz/Pink Floyd (Dark Side of the Moon) hook-up. The episode was directed by Michael Marcantel. It was first broadcast on the Fox network in the United States on April 7, 2002. Vitti has never gotten any questions about the episode, except from his sister-in-law who wanted him to explain the episode for his nephews. "Homer's Triple Bypass" is the eleventh episode in the fourth season of The Simpsons. Homer gives Smithers his last joint, and while Smithers is smoking it, Burns apparently drowns in his bathtub. Title: [1] Vitti wrote the script at his home and did not participate in any rewriting sessions with the other staff writers. Sun, Feb 25, 1996 30 mins. The episode finished in 34th place in the ratings for the week of April 1-7, 2002, tying with a new episode of the comedy television series Malcolm in the Middle. Following the thirteenth season's release on DVD and Blu-ray on August 24, 2010, the episode received mostly positive reviews from critics. So there are some people who are still bothered by it. However, a ban on medical marijuana is implemented (thanks to a petition circulated by Ned Flanders which Homer actually signs while in an altered state), but by this point, Homer is cured of his medical condition and promises he will not smoke marijuana again. Meanwhile, Lisa introduces Bart to "Little Women." Because a common effect of smoking marijuana is dilated pupils, the animators initially suggested widening Homer's, but settled for just dilating them slightly. When he finds out that she is dating Jimbo Jones he makes a prank call to Moe's Tavern,pretending to be Jimbo who is frightened off by Moe and rejected by Laura,who says she would date Bart were he older. The pair were intended to start fighting and end up having to go to court. [20], However, giving the episode a mixed review, Colin Jacobson of DVD Movie Guide wrote that "Weekend at Burnsie's" "falls into the abyss as a distinctly ordinary episode." [10] However, Homer is also depicted spending more time with other drug users than with his family, and his friends find that his personality has changed. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 17, 1992. Production [ edit ] In her original pitch for the episode, Carolyn Omine had Homer being the one to get mugged, becoming agoraphobic as a result. After unsuccessfully trying to sue Captain McAllister's restaurant and its All-You-Can-Eat boast Homer becomes a living advertisement for the place as Bottomless Pete :Nature's Cruellest Mistake. [22], Since its broadcast, "Weekend at Burnsie's" garnered little to no scrutiny from viewers. This page was last edited on 14 January 2021, at 06:08. He vows to start helping the little guy. At the time of the episode's recording, Phish was in the middle of a two-year hiatus from touring and recording, but the members agreed to record dialogue together for the show. Edit. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 21, 1997. Just before the joint touches Homer's lips, the scene cuts to a psychedelic sequence that transpires from the joint's tip. Throughout the years, we've seen the countless times that Homer has abused the friendly approaches of Ned Flanders. Because the legislation of medicinal marijuana is a controversial issue, The Simpsons' staff has stated that they wanted to explore both sides of the argument, showing both the negative and positive effects of marijuana use. In the episode, Marge enrolls in an art class after Lisa encourages her to revive her former interest in painting. Homer the movie star! "[4] The episode also criticizes the use of genetically modified foods. Eventually, Homer is shown having problems with memory and attention, losing track of the date on which a pro-marijuana rally takes place. Homer and chef pee pee episode 3 Homers easter: He sleeps in the same bed as the Woodies and hears nosies. He continued that it can be compared to the series' best episodes, writing that it "resemble[s] The Simpsons in its glory years". Bart enjoys it when Laura baby-sits for him and his sisters and develops a crush on her. [6][9], According to Peter Shapiro of Relix, some fans of Phish debated whether or not there had been any references to the band before this episode. With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. This is the eighth episode of the Simpsons and it's a very good episode exploring the themes of love and puberty. "Congrats, Simpsons, you just pissed off those who choose to live sober, by pandering to stupid college kids and idiot high schoolers who may be your only remaining fans", Boss wrote. The Most Interesting Galaxy in the Universe - A Journey Into the Milky Way Galaxy Documentary Touch Your Heart 1,499 watching Live now In the episode, Homer Simpson is prescribed medicinal marijuana after getting pecked in the eyes by a murder of crows. These are such episodes as examples. " Homer the Whopper " is the premiere episode of season 21, although this episode was originally produced for Season 20. (laughs) That was gratifying. "You definitely lose touch with what the movies you're supposed to see, what's good on TV..."[2] "Weekend at Burnsie's" is the second episode Vitti wrote in which a character forgets to vote at an election, and the second episode he wrote in which Homer takes a chemical that causes him to be promoted by Burns and run into conflict with Smithers. They especially disapproved of a scene in which Homer smokes marijuana for the first time, since they did not want to instruct children how to smoke. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. It Will Never Catch On : Mr. Burns laughs off Smithers' play about Malibu Stacey, sarcastically saying he should write a musical about the common cat or the King of Siam . This episode also receives the benefit of two prank calls to Moe, which are always the best.In this episode, "New Kid on the Block," The Homers receive new neighbors in the form of a divorced Ruth and her teenage daughter, Laura. "They were nice", he said. Flashback of Homer as a child, he is at a zoo watching monkeys, The "Simpsons" Kissing Edition (Part I: The Family). New Kid on the Block [21], Nate Boss of Project-Blu disliked the episode, calling it "terrible", "utterly preachy" and "too damn political for its own good." "Phish plays at the rally. Directed by Jim Reardon. Even though the episode portrays genetic modifications in a negative light, none of The Simpsons' writers were actually against the technique. View production, box office, & company info. In this episode, Homer gets a heart attack due to his very poor health and diet. A recent episode of the popular TV show The Simpsons highlighted the pros and cons of marijuana use, and Homer Simpson's experiences with marijuana provide an example of what we mean", they wrote. History Talk (0) Homer has an on-and-off relationship with his wife Marge. In the episode, Homer despises the nuclear plant's new exercise program and decides to gain 61 pounds to claim a disability and work at home. After a traumatizing eye injury, Homer becomes a habitual user of medical marijuana. Crows arrive on the new garden, so Marge makes a scarecrow, which scares Homer. " Weekend at Burnsie's " is the sixteenth episode of The Simpsons ' thirteenth season. [16], Writing for WhatCulture!, Adam Rayner described "Weekend at Burnsie's" as "utterly hilarious" and "superbly executed". Bart enjoys it when Laura baby-sits for him and his sisters and develops a crush on her. "[13] She then notices that her potato starts eating her carrot. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 5, 1995. Episode 17. After a bad experience with genetically modified food, Marge decides to plant her own garden. Jennifer Malkowski of DVD Verdict praised the episode's premise, writing that it "brim[s] with potential" even though it is "fairly simple". The episode was written by Dan Greaney and directed by Jim Reardon. In the episode, Homer uses the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant 's medical insurance plan to buy Dimoxinil (a … 8 Lisa gets a note from smart Homer “HOMR” is a classic episode of The Simpsons , because it reveals something about the mythology of the show – why Homer is so stupid – in a satisfying way. Directed by Michael Marcantel. The couch is replaced by a hedge. "[...] obviously, the network didn't want us glorifying casual marijuana use", he said in an interview with the music magazine Relix. Mr. Burns asks Homer to help him with a speech for a crisis shareholders meeting. I haven't done it and I'm sure it works, but I just keep thinking that it must be a coincidence. Homer gives Chef Pee pee a birthday card and calls the police when the Woodies' card gets ripped. The scene is a reference to "The Big High", an episode of the television crime drama Dragnet in which a married couple accidentally drown their baby while they are smoking marijuana. He criticized the Simpsons staff for making an episode about marijuana, as he believed that children might imitate Homer. The episode does not come to an absolute conclusion about the issue. [2] "They watched it and had lots of questions for her. Commentary for "Weekend at Burnsie's", in, Vitti, Jon. When Lisa gets ripped off, Homer sticks up for her and is successful. Homer the Smithers. Whoever could it be? When Bart sees Laura for the first time, he instantly develops a crush on her. Before there was the invention of video, I don't know how Pink Floyd would have done a whole album to a movie. [1] In another scene, Homer and Smithers smoke marijuana in order to find Mr. Burns' jokes funny. The scene is a reference to the 1941 drama film Citizen Kane, in which the main character Charles Foster Kane makes a political speech in front of a large picture of himself. Bart's tattoo gets him expelled from school. Even though The Simpsons' staff slightly altered the episode by not actually showing Homer smoke his medicinal marijuana, the network was still worried that it might cause a controversy. [4] Meyer, who pitched the episode's premise, was a fan of the band, but Jean did not know much of them before they appeared in the episode; "I've never seen one of their concerts, so I'm not the most familiar", he said. Despite the network's initial concerns, "Weekend at Burnsie's" did not attract any controversy. [11] While talking to Homer, Smithers forgets to take Mr. Burns out of his bathtub. The scene was originally three times longer, and was conceived during a rewrite session with the staff writers. [11] "It's one of the most sober writing staffs I've ever encountered", staff writer Max Pross said in the episode's DVD commentary. Written by Dead Putting Society. "[4], On May 17, 2002, Robert S. Stephens and Roger A. Roffman of The Seattle Times wrote an analysis of "Weekend at Burnsie's" in a guest column for the newspaper. "I gotta say, this was the most fun I ever had working on an episode", he said in the episode's DVD commentary. ", Jean said. S12E15 Hungry, Hungry Homer Summary The Simpson family goes to "Blockoland". Commentary for "Weekend at Burnsie's", in, Gammill, Tom. He said, 'Pretty close to what we expected.' Ugh. Guess who gets the part? Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. [8] During their scene, Anastasio is shown playing a few bars of The Simpsons theme song on his guitar, which he often did during the band's concerts in the mid 1990s as part of a series of "secret language" signals they had taught their fans. Meanwhile, after being kicked out of an all-you-can-eat buffet, Homer decides to sue the buffet.Overall, this a very solid episode and it's a better episode than the previous one, as it has a better story to tell. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The episode was also rated M in Australia, making it the second time after "Natural Born Kissers". Directed by Steven Dean Moore, Mike B. Anderson. Fox was initially very uneasy to pass the episode for broadcast, since they were concerned that it might encourage younger viewers to smoke marijuana. While under the influence of marijuana, Homer shaves his beard, causing blood to pour out from his face. Category page. "Weeks before it aired, we were going 'This is really going to kill everything...'", Jean said in the episode's DVD commentary. In the episode, Homer’s hickory-smoked pork ribs … Instead, "Blame It on Lisa", an episode which aired the previous week, caused an uproar in Brazil because of its depiction of the country. [4] Despite the modification of the scene, the network and the series' staff members were still worried about how the episode would be received. A gardener comes in and creates a topiary statue of The Simpsons. (2010). If you want to continue to explore the fascinating world of "WandaVision," we have you covered with some inspired recommendations. "Brush with Greatness" is the eighteenth episode of The Simpsons' second season. The staff discussed the scene for a long time with the network until they came up with a compromise. With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. Directed by Mark Kirkland, Mike B. Anderson. He continued, "It's just weird to take away a right or to grant people a liberty and then abandon it. Breaking up with her, or losing her if something terrible occured to her or if she fell for a new man, would be a dark end to an otherwise triumphant effort. El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer) Category:Episodes in which Homer almost loses Marge Category:Episodes where Marge has no lines "[1] While working on the episode, the series' staff debated what size to make Homer's pupils when he is under the influence of marijuana. "[4] The band performs their song "Run Like an Antelope" during their appearance in the episode. I also like the fact that we get to meet the other neighbors of the Simpsons, not just the Flanders. I said, 'Well, how close was it?' After the scene was written, Reiss asked all the writers if they were against genetic modifications of food, and none of them were. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on October 18, 1990. At the beginning of the episode, Marge announces that the family's dinner includes genetically modified vegetables, to which Lisa replies "American corporations should stop playing god with nature. Homer and Chef Pee pee look for Easter eggs and find a pink egg. Turns out, he has a crayon lodged in his brain . "[...] it's a funny bunch of people", he said in the episode's DVD commentary. In its original broadcast, the episode was seen by approximately 7.2 million viewers, finishing in 46th place in the ratings the week it aired. For the meeting, Smithers and Homer make Mr. Burns into a marionette, and the movement of the marionette inadvertently gets Mr. Burns' heart working again. This includes a scene in the season 11 episode "Saddlesore Galactica", which shows Duncan the diving horse hanging from a hoist; some Phish fans argued that the scene was a "blatant" reference to the cover of the band's seventh studio album, Hoist. I rate this episode 9/10. Add the first question. While high, Smithers wears a suit similar to one worn by American actress and singer Judy Garland. [3] "Everyone but me had stories to tell [about various things]. (2010). (2010). "[...] My sister-in-law called me up saying that I needed to talk to my nephews about how this was wrong that Homer did", Vitti said. Bart gets Expelled is the second episode in my Fanon. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 11, 1991. [1], Jean, Al. Horrified, Smithers thinks that the unconscious Mr. Burns has drowned. Homer destroys the scarecrow, and the crows see Homer as their leader, following him everywhere and doing his bidding. It was written by Ron Hauge, directed by Bob Anderson, and guest starred Alex Trebek as himself. To Homer, the blood looks like psychedelic rainbows, and the song that plays during the scene is "Wear Your Love Like Heaven" by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. [4] He first became aware of the band after reading an article about them in Entertainment Weekly. This episode is about the production and release of an entire film, and it still feels like nothing is happening, and the little that is is ridiculous. During a color screening of the scene, Homer's body looked "a little too bloody" and damaged, prompting the staff to change it. 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. Commentary for "Weekend at Burnsie's", in, Selman, Matt. "That was a total coincidence", Jean said. "You can't do anything for the first time at this point", Vitti quipped. "[3], Because the use of medicinal marijuana is prominently featured in the episode, Fox had "incredible fears" about it and were very hesitant to have it broadcast. Was this review helpful to you? Episodes in which Homer almost loses Marge. I like the fact Bart is madly in love and I also like how Homer is made out to be some sort of circus attraction because of his appetite. The episode is one of two from the series that has been restricted to post-watershed airing in the UK - a restriction that is still in place as of 2019 (the other episode being "The Cartridge Family", although the restrictions on this episode have since been lifted). And she referred them all to me. The episode received an audience of 7.76 million, a rise of 0.31 million viewers from the previous week's episode, "Super Franchise Me". With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. Homer has regained his hair a couple of times through the series, such as in season 2’s episode “Simpson and Delilah”. "King-Size Homer" is the seventh episode of The Simpsons' seventh season. The episode's original subplot was intended to include Don Rickles as a guest star presenting a comedy show and Homer laughing excessively at his jokes, until Rickles ridicules him. "They don't mind if [Homer] falls down a cliff but [...] he should recover. "It just goes to show that you never know what's going to be a problem", Jean said in the DVD commentary for "Weekend at Burnsie's". Here are 15 times The Simpsons ripped our hearts out. There would be about four hours of recollection before any rewriting happened. He continued, "Like many other S13 shows, this one feels recycled, as it lacks much to make it stand out as creative or memorable." The use of medicinal marijuana is prominently featured throughout "Weekend at Burnsie's". The last part of the episode, in which Homer and Smithers believe that they have killed Burns, is based on the film's plot. "We believe there are good reasons for a more honest dialogue about the positive and negative effects of marijuana use. Bart accidentally ruins Christmas for the Simpson family by burning down the tree and all their presents.. Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, Don Payne, Jon Vitti, Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Mike Reiss and David Silverman participated in the audio commentary of the episode.[1]. He summarized the episode as being "decidedly mediocre". [1] He also said that he was happy that many viewers identify with the characters and don't want to see them get hurt or injured in any way. (12 Nov 1992). Executive producer and current showrunner Al Jean thought that the premise sounded "very funny" and assigned Vitti to write the episode's first draft. [4] "[...] like we usually do, we look at everything from two sides and it's supposed to be a thoughtful look at a serious thing". Stephens and Roffman wrote that the side effects shown in the episode are "Perhaps a bit exaggerated, but clearly there are costs of marijuana use similar to these that are experienced by real-life users. Homer gets promoted to accounts manager at the nuclear power plant, but soon learns the job robs you of your soul. [10] For example, when under the influence of marijuana, Homer is relieved from the pain in his eye, and he also finds himself having a variety of sensory experiences and an enhanced appreciation of music and food. [6][7] The idea to include the band in the episode was pitched during the episode's production. [12] When asked about what stance the episode holds regarding the legislation of medicinal marijuana, Jean said that series' staff wanted to explore both sides of the issue, rather than making an absolute statement. Homer succumbs to job stress while subbing for Smithers as Burns' assistant. [17], Casey Broadwater of Blu-ray.com considers it to be one of the season's best episodes,[18] and so did High-Def Digest's Aaron Peck, who described it as one of his personal favorites. Homer isn't the best neighbor and everyone knows that. But he gets heart-broken when he finds out Jimbo is her boyfriend. don @ minifie-1. Joan Kenley makes her second of three … While his family and friends worry about the drug altering his personality, Homer becomes Mr. Burns's vice president after cracking up at Burns's antiquated jokes. The plot idea for the episode was pitched by George Meyer, who wanted to make an episode about Homer getting addicted to medicinal marijuana. Homer buys a snowplow, comes up with a catchy jingle, and quickly becomes one of Springfield's most beloved residents in the season 4 episode “Mr. It was also the first episode (in production order) where Mike Scully was showrunner, taking over from Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein, the showrunners for seasons seven and eight. When speaking at the Phish concert, Homer stands in front of a large picture of himself. Simply because The Simpsons is just so hilarious and incredibly clever and has been ripped off so many times, but nothing has come close to the brilliance that the Simpsons writers have brought us. (2010). It first aired in the United States on the Fox network on April 7, 2002. "HOMR" (styled as "HOMЯ") is the ninth episode of the twelfth season of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. 4 of 5 people found this review helpful. He wrote, "Apart from being very funny, the episode also manages to make statements about Marijuana, but never becomes preachy." It's incredibly funny as the jokes are on top of their game. Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Ralph Sosa. " Simpson and Delilah " is the second episode of The Simpsons ' second season. "Weekend at Burnsie's" was written by Jon Vitti and directed by Michael Marcantel. The meeting is a success, and another financial crisis at the power plant is avoided. The two argued that drugs are almost always shown as having only negative effects, even though 10 million people in the United States use marijuana for recreational purposes. [4] "Jon Fishman said to me that the band had talked from time to time about if they were to ever be on The Simpsons, what it would be like. Commentary for "Weekend at Burnsie's", in, Pross, Max. Commentary for "Weekend at Burnsie's", in, Reiss, Mike. Bart develops a crush on his new neighbor, only to discover that she's dating Jimbo Jones; Homer sues an all-you-can-eat restaurant after he's kicked out. Many of his stories seem to be wildly inaccurate, often physically or historically impossible, and occasionally inconsistent, even with each other, suggesting that Abe is senile (though it's often implied that he is aware of the inconsistency). Almost all of Grampa's biographical information is supplied by himself. It also features the American rock band Phish as themselves. He is prescribed medicinal marijuana. In the episode, Homer Simpson is prescribed medicinal marijuana after getting pecked in the eyes by a murder of crows. She gave the episode an A- rating and added that it has "lots of great gags". Use the HTML below. It first aired in the United States on the Fox network on April 7, 2002. The Simpsons is the longest running animated TV series since The Flinstones, and you could understand why after watching just one of the Simpsons episodes. With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. Insistent Terminology : Lindsey Neagle is a financial planner , not a financial consultant. Later on, in “Lisa’s First Word”, a young Homer and Marge, along with baby Bart, were living in an apartment on the Lower East Side of the city in 1983, and it’s after learning that Marge was pregnant again that they bought a house – however, in another episode, they were shown already living in the house when Marge told Homer she was pregnant with Bart, after which Homer ripped out his hair. Executive producer and current showrunner Al Jean found the idea "very funny" and gave former staff writer Jon Vitti the duty to write the episode's first draft. "[10], Jean has stated that he "does not know enough" to say whether he approves of the legislation of medicinal marijuana, but none of The Simpsons' writers use the drug. The 257th episode overall, it originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 7, 2001. This FAQ is empty. Following its home video release, "Weekend at Burnsie's" received mostly positive reviews from critics. But when the crows try to carry Maggie, Homer turns on them and they attack his eyes. "The stance is that it seems ridiculous to legalize something and then criminalize it, which I have seen happen in various states", Jean said. Pokémon Journeys: Ash and Goh Get RIPPED in One of the Funniest Episodes Ever Featuring muscular trainers and favorite songs, "Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!" By Constance Sarantos Dec 20, 2020 [1], After being attacked by the crows, Homer is seen being treated by Dr. Hibbert at the Springfield General Hospital. "[2] The little amount of scrutiny that the episode attracted took The Simpsons' staff by surprise, as they anticipated that the episode would generate a lot of controversy. (2010). When Marge told him she was pregnant with Bart, Homer ripped out his hair in shock and fear, and he did the same when he learned about Lisa, so by the time Marge was pregnant with Maggie, he was left with just three hairs. "Miracle on Evergreen Terrace" is the eleventh episode of The Simpsons' ninth season. However, her request turns out to be part of her final act of rebellion against the system. (2010). "Very often we take these stands on the show that we do not believe in at all", Reiss explained in the DVD commentary for the episode. 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The Winfields,who live next door to the Simpsons,move and are replaced by divorced Ruth Powers and her teen-aged daughter Laura. is one of Pokémon Journeys' funniest episodes. "Weekend at Burnsie's" is the sixteenth episode of The Simpsons' thirteenth season. (2010). While there are no visible scars on him, the character instead has a slightly curled hair. [19], James Plath, a reviewer for DVD Town, wrote that the episode is a "classic". "One thing I learned a long time ago is, you gotta be careful how you change [the characters'] basic model pack[s]", Jean said in the episode's DVD commentary. The Cartridge Family is the fifth episode of the ninth season of The Simpsons, airing for the first time on Fox in the United States on November 2, 1997. Homer's mom dies, and as part of her will, she asks him to spread her ashes. [14], In its original American broadcast on April 7, 2002, "Weekend at Burnsie's" received a 6.8 rating, according to Nielsen Media Research, translating to approximately 7.2 million viewers. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 15 When Homer Was Nice To Flanders. [5], "Weekend at Burnsie's" features the members of the American rock band Phish – Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Mike Gordon and Jon Fishman – as themselves. "These are real effects reported by many marijuana users, and we would be hard pressed to call them anything other than benefits", Stephens and Roffman wrote. Commentary for "Weekend at Burnsie's", in, Silverman, David. CBG wanted a schlubby average Joe to play Everyman, but now the studio feels Homer needs to get into perfect physical shape.