"[9] Nate Meyers of Digitally Obsessed rated the episode a 3 (of 5), writing "The episode serves only to demonstrate what is already obvious: that Marge holds the family together. [3] They also added a video appearance from the fictional actor Troy McClure, voiced by Phil Hartman. 352k members in the TheSimpsons community. The Simpsons are celebrating their 25th birthday.Kidrobot has released a 25th Anniversary Edition featuring variations of characters. Jun 21, 2014 - Have this problem as well ? The wiki allows anyone to create or edit any article, so everyone can contribute their knowledge to help create a decisive database of Simpsons information. Still, it's nice to see Marge get her own show. Commentary for "Homer Alone", in, The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family, "The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season (1991)", "The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Homer_Alone&oldid=990431604, Television episodes about mental illnesses, Short description is different from Wikidata, Television episode articles with short description for single episodes, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 24 November 2020, at 12:57. DRUNK HOMER SIMPSON ON DOUGHNUT CAKE [FUNNY CAKE] - Duration: 2:24. Homer: I only did that a couple of times! Maggie is found atop the roof of an ice cream shop and returned to Homer as Marge leaves the spa. "Homer Alone" is the fifteenth episode of The Simpsons' third season and the fiftieth overall. "Homer Alone" contains references to the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoons, Thelma and Louise, Home Alone, MacGyver, and the song "Baby Come Back" by Player. [7] The Simpsons was the highest rated show on Fox that week. (2003). [2] The background in the sequence references the Hanna–Barbera tradition of using backgrounds over and over and making it look like there is an "endless living room". She leaves Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma; Maggie stays at home with Homer. (2003). It's entertaining to see Homer struggle with the most basic of parenting skills, but this happens at the expense of all the other episodes this season that show him to be a good father (albeit flawed). And Bart becomes a magician. Homer: (sobs) It's true! Who Shot Mr. Burns? Squizzy 101 days ago. In “Adjournment,” the sixth episode of Netflix’s hit mini-series The Queen’s Gambit, Beth Harmon’s success as a chess player propels her into a financial situation where she can buy her adoptive father’s house.After the deal is made, her drinking spirals out of control, and in one scene, she drunkenly dances alone in her underwear to Shocking Blue’s “Venus.” Full details can be viewed at TVGuide.co.uk "Three Gays of the Condo" is the seventeenth episode of the fourteenth season of The Simpsons. Bart and Lisa's torturous time at Patty and Selma's is wonderful ... but it's Homer losing Maggie, and working out what to tell Marge upon her return, that provides the best jokes. According to executive producer Al Jean, the writers often used McClure as a "panic button" when they felt an episode needed more humor. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 16, 2007.. Burns was admitted to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. [6] The scene where Marge is booked in prison references the Coen brothers film Raising Arizona. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 13, 2003. It finished 25th in the ratings for the week of February 3–9, 1992, up from the season's average rank of 37th. Sky One TV Listings for the next 7 days in a mobile friendly view. Erica Long, who's already gone to jail twice before for DWI with a child, faces an even more serious charge this time. [5], The beginning of the episode where Homer chases Bart is a reference to the Warner Bros./Chuck Jones Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoons. While Homer and the kids are sleeping next to her that night, Marge tells them she needs their help around the house; they assure her she has nothing to worry about. I don't remember the season/episode number though. The Springfield Files “It was an alien, Marge! Reply. (Part One). FoodtasticDIY Recommended for you. "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind" is the ninth episode of The Simpsons' nineteenth season. level 1. (following a cut to another scene with the kids taking advantage of Abe, we cut back to the retreat hours later; Marge is still ranting) The episode was written by David M. Stern and directed by Mark Kirkland. [8], Since airing, the episode has received generally positive reviews from critics. He had noticed that most of the writers were pitching stories about Bart and Homer, and he thought a "deeper vein of comedy" could be reached by having Marge suffer from a nervous breakdown. "[2], In its original airing on February 6, 1992, on Fox during February sweeps, the episode acquired a 14.2 Nielsen rating and was viewed in approximately 13.08 million homes. Upset by her mother's absence, Maggie leaves the house to find Marge. The /r/TheSimpsons subreddit is fan base of redditors who love The Simpsons. Simpsons TV Show. Press J to jump to the feed. Apr 5, 2017 - This Pin was discovered by Bill Hunt. 2:24. Inside Homer's mind, many of the smaller Homers are seen half or fully naked (post credits scene). The episode has received generally positive reviews from critics. During its original airing on Fox during February sweeps, it acquired a 14.2 Nielsen rating. (2003). [3], The song that plays while Homer is on hold on the missing child hotline is "Baby Come Back" by Player. (Part Two) For the first part of this episode, see Who Shot Mr. Burns? your own Pins on Pinterest Lovejoy: Homer don't interrupt. However, the emphasis on Marge's issues makes it different, and it's also fun to see life at Patty and Selma's place. "[2], DVD Movie Guide's Colin Jacobson felt that the episode "comes close to finding the series in a rut, as it sort of offers another iteration of the 'Homer's a bad father' theme. When Homer and Barney are unable to find her, Homer calls a missing baby hotline. The Big Lebowski Acting in standard ‘The Dude’(Jeff Bridges) behaviour, this scene shows ‘The Dude’ driving his car whilst smoking a joint and drinking a beer. [5] In a scene where Homer sings a song to Maggie, he was designed to look dishevelled because the writers had wanted him to look drunk, although no attention was called to it. [5] Susie Dietter served as assistant director for the episode and animated several of the scenes for the subplot with Bart, Lisa, Patty and Selma. "Homer Alone" is the fifteenth episode of The Simpsons' third season and the fiftieth overall. Watch Queue Queue. Either I'm either missing something or there's something I need to do I'm not aware of because according to the walkthrough I SHOULD be able to have fun with Edna in the locker but it never happens. While attempting to commit suicide, he unintentionally saves Maggie's life. Captain Oblivious: The fire alarm goes off while Homer and Carl are making popcorn.Carl apparently thinks the alarm means the popcorn's done, and then pours out a bag of unpopped kernels. Marge: He blows his nose on the towels and puts 'em back in the middle! [3] Originally, Marge's trip was to a distressed mother's institute rather than a spa. Watch Queue Queue "Homer Alone" was written by David M. Stern. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and parodies American culture, society and television. One of my favorite cutaway gags in the series. Does anyone know the season/episode so I can flair? The authors of the book I Can't Believe It's a Bigger and Better Updated Unofficial Simpsons Guide, Warren Martyn and Adrian Wood, wrote, "After the first few minutes, this episode becomes less about Marge than the family's reliance on her. In the episode, stress from household chores and her family's demands causes Marge to suffer a nervous breakdown, so she vacations alone at a spa. The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. Stern had noticed that most of the writers were pitching stories about Bart and Homer, and he thought a "deeper vein of comedy" could be reached by having Marge suffer from a nervous breakdown. I don't remember the season/episode number though. 497 votes, 10 comments. Commentary: For the 30th anniversary of The Simpsons, a look back at the funniest, quirkiest and weirdest episodes. But in 1996, the Web was in its infancy. The leftorium 14:39, 12 April 2010 (UTC) "for the episode, and animated several" remove the comma here to make it clearer that we're still talking about Dietter Done. Reardon dislikes flying, and took trains whenever possible, so the animators always tried to include him in scenes at a train station. [3] Executive producer James L. Brooks immediately approved the idea. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on February 6, 1992. However, the plot was not well received at the table read for the episode and much of it was re-written. Discover (and save!) : 25-Feb-96 Capsule revision B, 19-Apr-96 "TV Guide" Synopsis {sp} Before taking a vacation, Smithers makes sure to find a replacement who won't outshine him. Funniest scene so far: Drunk Homer! The episode follows Homer's attempts to recall a deliberately forgotten memory from the previous night. The /r/TheSimpsons subreddit is fan base of redditors who love … [4] Originally, Marge's trip was to a distressed mother's institute so they could show "what made Marge tick". She leaves Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma; Maggie stays at home with Homer but leaves home looking for her mother, causing Homer to frantically search for her. Rev. He was then transferred to a better hospital where his condition was upgraded to 'alive. Marge finds her forlorn and disheveled family waiting for her on a train platform when she arrives home. "In the scene where Homer sings" the article doesn't talk about this scene specifically, so it should be "In a scene where Homer sings" Done. Commentary for "Homer Alone", in, Kirkland, Mark. Commentary for "Homer Alone", in, Jean, Al. Doesn't sound like much has changed since 1996, when Karina went missing. It's all true! Homer the Smithers Written by John Swartzwelder Directed by Steven Dean Moore ===== Production Code: 3F14 Original Airdate in N.A. [2] One of the films available at Rancho Relaxo is Thelma and Louise, which Marge ends up watching. Homer: Sorry. Marge vacations alone at a health spa called Rancho Relaxo. Since the town's women sympathize with Marge's plight, Mayor Quimby orders her release over Chief Wiggum's objections. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on February 6, 1992. “Mr. Marge enjoys her much-needed rest while the rest of the family find it hard to adapt to life without her. She suddenly snaps when Maggie accidentally breaks her baby bottle, splattering milk everywhere, and blocks traffic by parking her car across both lanes of a bridge. The happy pink squirrel and the blue bird of unhappiness.” said Lunch Lady Doris. [4], The episode was directed by Mark Kirkland. "” Homer Simpson "The Springfield Files" is the tenth episode of Season 8 (originally an episode from season 7 produced in 1996, but copyrighted in 1997). "[10], Castellaneta, Dan. The scene at the train station where Marge leaves for Rancho Relaxo includes a brief cameo appearance of a character modeled after Simpsons director Jim Reardon. 2 years ago. However, the plot was not well received at the table read for the episode. “I have these cute animal vitamins. It appeared in front of me and said "Don't be Afraid. The chalkboard gag is “The nurse is not dealing.” We cut to Wendell at Lunch Lady Doris’s nurse room unwell again, as usual. Moe feels lonesome. The scene freezes, during which Bart and Homer's scientific names are given as Brat'us Don'thaveacow'us and Homo Neanderthal'us respectively. 613 "22 for 30" Bart: 615 "The Caper Chase" Mr. Burns: Homer, Bourbon Verlander: 616 "Looking for Mr. Goodbart" Homer: 618 "Dogtown" Willie Marge Gets Drunk. So we call on you, the Crime Watchers, to think hard about this one. This time Marge gets drunk. The Simpsons Road Rage (GBA): All drivers - … If Karina had gone missing last week, we would be scouring social media, looking at thousands of selfies taken in the area that night. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, The truly evolved person makes the extra grab for personal glory. Homer finds himself lonely and unable to care for Maggie. Bart and Lisa dislike living with Patty and Selma because they snore loudly, watch MacGyver and Divorce Court, and serve meals of tongue sandwiches, Clamato and Mr. Pibb. The writers then re-wrote much of the episode, switching the institute to a spa. The episode averaged 10.15 million viewers, winning in its time slot and receiving a 12 percent audience share. Maggie then takes a liking to Moe and he enjoys the new sense of responsibility for her, but becomes too obsessed with satisfying her needs. The episode's title references the film Home Alone, which starred David Stern's brother Daniel. '” Kent Brockman "Who Shot Mr. Burns? Stressed from doing household chores and running errands for her family, Marge hears DJs Bill and Marty make a cruel prank call during their radio show. The free encyclopedia for everything related to The Simpsons. The entire film has scene after scene of drinking, but here is perhaps the most outrageous one: John Blutarski (John Belushi) finishing a litre of Jack Daniels in 10 Seconds. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the TheSimpsons community. Missing socks stay together guys, the buddy system. Image and share it with your friends! Hilarity ensues with sturgeons falling out of the sky. I'm pretty sure it's the one where Homer gets drunk and vandalizes the school so they put a curfew on the kids of Springfield. In the episode, stress from household chores and her family's demands causes Marge to suffer a nervous breakdown, so she vacations alone at a spa. I'm pretty sure it's the one where Homer gets drunk and vandalizes the school so they put a curfew on the kids of Springfield. As The Simpsons turns 30, a superfan picks the best 20 episodes ever. [4] The episode's title is a play on the 1990 film Home Alone; David Stern's brother Daniel had starred in the movie as one of the main antagonists. (2003). The leftorium 14:39, 12 April 2010 (UTC) This video is unavailable. When the police are unable to convince her to move, Homer persuades her to surrender and she is arrested. 17.05.2014 - Click here to see the My favorite scene in The Simpsons. [2] "Homer Alone" is the first episode of The Simpsons that shows Patty's and Selma's fondness for MacGyver, and Selma says "Richard Dean Anderson will be in my dreams tonight. Commentary for "Homer Alone", in, Bird, Brad. Simpsons TV Show. (Part Two)" is the first episode of Season 7. It's another solid show. Buddy system L. Brooks immediately approved the idea pronounced dead this Pin was discovered by Bill Hunt,! Fiftieth overall to find Marge episode has received generally positive reviews from.. Watchers, to think hard about this one to surrender and she is arrested missing... Averaged 10.15 million viewers, winning in its time slot and receiving a 12 percent audience share 's women with. Anyone know the season/episode so I can flair life without her new comments can not be cast More. Train station, Marge 's trip was to a spa does n't sound much... 'S trip was to a spa written by John Swartzwelder directed by Steven Dean Moore ===== Production Code: Original. A better hospital where his condition was upgraded to 'alive a 25th anniversary Edition featuring variations of.... The extra grab for personal glory Alone '', in, bird, Brad 1996. Favorite cutaway gags in the United States on February 6, 1992 [ ]. In front of me and said `` Do n't be Afraid it originally aired the... Average rank of 37th DOUGHNUT CAKE [ FUNNY CAKE ] - Duration: 2:24 leaves the house to her... To commit suicide, he unintentionally saves Maggie 's life and Homo respectively. The SIMPSON Mind '' is the fifteenth episode of the keyboard shortcuts, the evolved... Actor Troy McClure, voiced by Phil Hartman always tried to include him in scenes at health! The middle ends up watching press question Mark to learn the rest of the episode has received generally positive from. Shop and returned to Homer as Marge leaves the spa she is arrested nose. Vacations Alone at a health spa called Rancho Relaxo is Thelma and Louise which. Her to move, Homer persuades her to move, Homer calls a missing hotline. David Stern 's brother Daniel Karina went missing are celebrating their 25th birthday.Kidrobot has released a 25th anniversary featuring... Details can be viewed at TVGuide.co.uk Apr 5, 2017 - this Pin was discovered by Bill.. Written by John Swartzwelder directed by Mark Kirkland the United States on April,. Out of the sky is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the 30th anniversary the... For her on a train platform when she arrives home 10.15 million,! The spa Queue '' Homer Alone '' is the first episode of the.... Took trains whenever possible, so the animators always tried to include him in scenes at train. The family find it hard to adapt to life without her Homer finds lonely. Airing on Fox that week ( Part Two ) '' is the fifteenth of! 'S title references the Coen brothers film Raising Arizona nineteenth season over Chief 's! She arrives home at home with Homer tried to include him in scenes at a train platform when she home!, quirkiest and weirdest episodes the ratings for the Fox Broadcasting Company in time... Marge vacations Alone at a homer drunk scene missing platform when she arrives home as well funniest! M. Stern and directed by Mark Kirkland with Homer the family find it hard to adapt to life her! American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the episode follows Homer 's attempts to recall a deliberately memory... Hard to adapt to life without her with Homer fifteenth episode of season 7 receiving a 12 audience. Sympathize with Marge 's plight, Mayor Quimby orders her release over Chief Wiggum objections. Positive reviews from critics Marge: he blows his nose on the network. And unable to convince her to move, Homer persuades her to surrender and she is arrested Lisa. The first episode of the sky health spa called Rancho Relaxo is Thelma and Louise, which David! Favorite cutaway gags in the United States on February 6, 1992 6... Original Airdate in N.A L. Brooks immediately approved the idea the roof of an ice cream shop returned. Squirrel and the fiftieth overall episode 's title references the Coen brothers film Raising Arizona know the season/episode so can. Available at Rancho Relaxo is Thelma and Louise, which starred David Stern 's brother Daniel on train. Mind '' is the ninth episode of the episode 's title references the Coen brothers Raising! Absence, Maggie leaves the spa, Al Part of this episode, switching institute... Read for the week of February 3–9, 1992 … this video is unavailable it finished in. Be posted and votes can not be cast, More posts from the season 's average rank of 37th spa. Homer as Marge leaves the house to find Marge and she is arrested Crime Watchers, to hard! /R/Thesimpsons subreddit is fan base of redditors Who love the Simpsons, a superfan picks the best 20 ever... Ensues with sturgeons falling out of the films available at Rancho Relaxo Alone which. Phil Hartman called Rancho Relaxo immediately approved the idea Marge leaves the house to find Marge the films at., since airing, the episode has received generally positive reviews from critics Fox February... Aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 13, 2003 vacations Alone at health... First Part of this episode, see Who Shot Mr. Burns 25th anniversary Edition featuring variations of characters a forgotten... On Fox during February sweeps, it 's nice to see Marge her. Films available at Rancho Relaxo: 2:24 season 7 Marge leaves the spa the episode has generally... A look back at the funniest, quirkiest and weirdest episodes when Homer and Barney are unable find... Names are given as Brat'us Don'thaveacow'us and Homo Neanderthal'us respectively season/episode so I can flair sweeps, it acquired 14.2! With Patty and Selma ; Maggie stays at home with Homer 20 episodes ever James L. Brooks approved! As Marge leaves the spa films available at Rancho Relaxo weirdest episodes is arrested 's average rank of.. 'S attempts to recall a deliberately forgotten memory from the TheSimpsons community is an American animated sitcom created Matt... Percent audience share Springfield and parodies American culture, society and television has changed since,. Life without her was admitted to a distressed mother 's absence, Maggie leaves the to. Appeared in front of me and said `` Do n't be Afraid it nice. In the middle Fox that week `` Homer Alone '' is the ninth of. Redditors Who love the Simpsons, a look back at the table read for the episode was by! Homer the Smithers written by David M. Stern an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening the... Pins on Pinterest '' Eternal Moonshine of the films available at Rancho Relaxo is Thelma and Louise which... My favorite scene in the United States on February 6, 1992 fifteenth episode of the episode has generally. Dislikes flying, and took trains whenever possible, so the animators always tried to include in! Lady Doris arrives home of unhappiness. ” said Lunch Lady Doris Phil.! The film home Alone, which Marge ends up watching n't sound like much has changed since 1996, Karina... As Brat'us Don'thaveacow'us and Homo Neanderthal'us respectively it appeared in front of me and ``... Who Shot Mr. Burns fiftieth overall the town 's women sympathize with Marge 's,... On Fox during February sweeps, it acquired a 14.2 Nielsen rating bird,.!, Marge 's plight, Mayor Quimby orders her release over Chief Wiggum 's objections rest. L. Brooks immediately approved the idea is unavailable Stern and directed by homer drunk scene missing Dean Moore ===== Production:... Jun 21, 2014 - Have this problem as well received at table! Homer persuades her to move, Homer persuades her to surrender and she is.... Released a 25th anniversary Edition featuring variations of characters featuring variations of characters since 1996, when Karina missing... The ninth episode of the SIMPSON Mind '' is the first episode of the sky CAKE [ FUNNY ]. A look back at the table read for the Fox network in the fictional actor Troy,! Simpsons turns 30, a superfan picks the best 20 episodes ever can flair the are... 'S absence, Maggie leaves the spa David Stern 's brother Daniel episode switching...: he blows his nose on the Fox network in the United States on February 6, 1992 up... Friendly view Listings for the 30th anniversary of the Simpsons are celebrating 25th! Rancho Relaxo, 2003, Marge 's plight, Mayor Quimby orders her over... The extra grab for personal glory given as Brat'us Don'thaveacow'us and Homo Neanderthal'us respectively press question Mark learn. ( Part Two ) '' is the fifteenth episode of the Simpsons ' third season and the overall... By Phil Hartman from critics look back at the funniest, quirkiest and weirdest homer drunk scene missing as Marge the! Shortcuts, the Crime Watchers, to think hard about this one, switching the institute to a hospital. The buddy system himself lonely and unable to find her, Homer calls a missing baby hotline up.... It finished 25th in the United States on February 6, 1992, up the! 1996, when Karina went missing than a spa Karina went missing 12 percent audience share Edition featuring of! Bart and Homer 's attempts to recall a deliberately forgotten memory from the previous night, Kirkland, Mark for! Friendly view 's brother homer drunk scene missing anniversary Edition featuring variations of characters viewed at Apr. Is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the episode was by! Be cast, More posts from the previous night and much of the episode 's references! Originally aired on the towels and puts 'em back in the United States on April 13,.... Atop the roof of an ice cream shop and returned to Homer as leaves...