ADVERTISEMENT. ... "A Springfield Summer … In the episode, the Simpson family stay in Ned Flanders' beach house. [3], American actress Christina Ricci guest starred in the episode as Erin, one of Lisa's new friends. He enjoys rock’n’roll from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, when rock was rock, and meaningless repetitive phrases were frowned upon. He starts spying on neighbors with a telescope and begins to suspect that Ned Flanders has murdered his wife. ... A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas December 13, 2020. [1] It was Greaney's second episode on The Simpsons. Apologies to: “Homerpalooza” – S7E24 (@ 1:30pm – although the schedule says this episode and “Summer of 4 Ft. 2” are reversed. TVGuide has every full episode so you can stay-up-to-date and watch your favorite show The Simpsons anytime, anywhere. [2] TeeJay's ZayMart is a spoof of defunct retailer Zayre and parent company T.J. She leaves behind her "nerdy" belongings since she fears they would make people like her less. The story goes from Bart’s first day of school, to Homer wanting to buy an air conditioner, to Lisa getting her sax. “Bart Vs. Australia” (season six, episode 16): Australia. Nope. "Granted, it makes [Bart] a little too mean, but it's entertaining", he added. “Summer Of 4 Ft. 2” (season seven, episode 25; originally aired 5/19/1996) In which Lisa changes shells… Lisa’s role on The Simpsons is a natural fit for episodes where the writers want to ground the show in emotional reality. For some, that makes her something of a killjoy, a too-rational counterpoint to Springfield’s broader comic insanity. Homer gets in trouble after a glove-slapping spree, has to flee from a southern colonel to avoid a duel, moves back into his family’s old farmhouse, and uses radioactive plutonium to grow crops that turn out to be a tomato-tobacco hybrid which he dubs ToMacco. S32, Ep5 THE SIMPSONS The Simpsons cartoon for kids The Simpsons New Episode (part 3) Owendarwin. I’d also be remiss not to mentioned Homer’s obvious lack of survival knowledge, including one of Chef Rich’s all-time favorite laughs on the show: the rabbit trap that launches the Simpson Family’s potential meal clear into the next county. December 11, 2020. If that means sneaking off to Miami to create your own summer when one isn’t available to you, well, I think that’s good enough for me. The whole thing smacks of effort, man. This Citizen Kane homage gets into the backstory of Mr. Burns, recalling his beloved childhood teddy bear, Bobo, that he discarded in exchange for ascension to a life of wealth — and his lifelong quest to recover the treasured object. The episode was written by Dan Greaney, and directed by Mark Kirkland. Episodes The Simpsons: A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas (S32EP10 FOX Sun 13 Dec 2020) Published. "[8], Jennifer Malkowski of DVD Verdict considered the best parts of the episode to be the scenes that feature Milhouse, particularly his yearbook message to Lisa and the scene with the Mystery Date board game. In fact, “The Call of the Simpsons” was so popular that Burger King released a line of toys based on it. But it is what it is. The FXX cable channel wrapped up its airing of all 25 seasons of “The Simpsons” at midnight on Labor Day. 1 month ago. But it surely made this slightly summer-y episode one of the better to choose from. I’ll be honest, I have no idea when this episode takes place. However, this one has some extra feeling, and was by far the most summer-y of the bunch. ), Day 5: “Lisa’s Sax” – S9E3 (Mon, 8/25 @ 4:00am ET). In this one, Bart tries to keep a fun cruise going forever by engineering some tomfoolery like he always does. In its original broadcast, "Summer of 4 Ft. 2" finished forty-second (tied with Melrose Place and Married... with Children) in the ratings for the week of May 13 to May 19, 1996, with a Nielsen rating of 8.8. “Summer Of 4 Ft. 2” (season seven, episode 25; originally aired 5/19/1996) In which Lisa changes shells… Lisa’s role on The Simpsons is a natural fit for episodes where the writers want to ground the show in emotional reality. I’ll be blunt here. The Simpsons marathon kicks off Thursday, August 21 (today!) “Summer of 4 Ft. 2” The last episode of the seventh season, the story here involves a family trek to the beach. But the most recent seasons have still featured some fantastic episodes that are just as good as anything from the show's classic era. TV Recap: “The Simpsons” Season 32, Episode 10 – “A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas” by Mike Celestino | Dec 13, 2020 9:18 PM Pacific Time That was 552 episodes over 12 days. [6] The episode was the second highest-rated show on the Fox network that week (tied with Melrose Place and Married... with Children), following The X-Files. The Simpsons Season 32 Episode 10. Marge: Come on, Homer. [2] Silverman said that the episode was difficult to animate and direct because it had so many new and detailed backgrounds and completely different locations. Her disappointment grows when she sees students lining up to get Bart's signature. The episode features cultural references to the George Lucas film American Graffiti, Pippi Longstocking, The New Yorker character Eustace Tilley, and Alice and The Hatter from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. However, this episode is about making your own good time, and finding your own happiness. "Bart of Darkness" is the first episode of The Simpsons' sixth season. The episode's title is a parody of the 1971 film Summer of '42. So I’ll totally admit this is a bit of a cop-out. It makes for something unexpected from TV’s longest-running scripted series while making fun of everything that Hallmark holiday movies are about. They played several board games when they were there, which gave them the idea to have to the Simpson family play the Mystery Date board game in the episode. "How I Spent My Strummer Vacation" is the second episode of The Simpsons' fourteenth season. "Summer of 4 Ft. 2" is the twenty-fifth and final episode of The Simpsons' seventh season. This is probably the weakest episode on the list. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 10, 2002. It’s not that this episode, or either of the ones in the “apology” section, were outstanding (they were all solid, though) but they all contained strong arguments to make this list. "[7], DVD Movie Guide's Colin Jacobson enjoyed the episode and said that he likes how it addresses Bart's resentment of Lisa's popularity. She concluded her review by giving the episode a grade of A. The Simpsons Episodes (10) S32 E11 The Dad-Feelings Limited. Plus, we’ve covered summer camp & backyard swimming pools already, so what possible plots are left other than family vacations? That was 552 episodes over 12 days. First of Three All-New Holiday-Themed Episodes Airing Tonight on FOX! The Simpsons, Sundays, 8/7c, Fox. EnltQuind6543. One of the best Lisa-focused episodes in the series’ … For decades, most TV comedies had an annual Christmas episode, in which all the characters learn the true meaning of the holiday and probably also meet Santa. Directed by Mark Kirkland. After the carnival, Lisa returns to the beach house to find her friends decorating the Simpsons' car with seashells in her honor. “It’s as perfect an episode of television as I’ve ever seen,” Ortved says. The Simpsons is an Emmy Award-, Annie Award- and Peabody Award-winning animated comedy. A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas (S32E10) is the tenth episode of season thirty-two of &... More A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas (S32E10) is the tenth episode of season thirty-two of "The Simpsons" released on Sun Dec 13, 2020. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on September 24, 1992. (Even if it didn’t seem that way to Lisa.). EnltQuind6543. "Kamp Krusty" is the first episode of The Simpsons' fourth season. Surprisingly, this was a difficult decision. (Note: Not a guarantee. 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: "This episode will strike a chord with anyone that's ever tried to fit in with the crowd [...] Lisa gets to show the many facets of her character, and there's a superb slapstick sequence as Homer tries to dispose of a firework. The show manages to hit all the cliches of cheesy Christmas movies in one swoop of meta storytelling. Trending pages. History Talk (0) Here are all the episodes set in the summer. To make amends with Lisa, Bart gets Milhouse and her new friends to sign her yearbook. If you don’t believe me, check it out for yourself. In it, Homer buys an RV to take his family into the wilderness, and also to spite Flanders in one of the earliest examples of their rivalry. Later he realizes how his jealousy and selfishness have cost Lisa the best friends she has ever had. Plus, little five-year-old Bart was adorable. The next day, Lisa is angry at Bart for ruining her newfound friendships. 4:14. Summer of 4 Ft. 2 – season seven, episode 25. I’m going to say it: “Lisa’s Sax” might be one of the last (if not the last) exceptional flashback episode. Plus, it showed all the different complexities of Lisa’s personality, making it one of her better installments. Jacobson went on to say: "Marge gets the best moment again, as I love watching her non-violent approach to the bumper cars. That’s a Canadian holiday which falls in July, as Springfield passes for Canada passing for small-town America in The Simpsons season 32, episode 10. You know, average teens (or tweens) that actually act their young age. On the other hand, if a story is truly good, viewers will inevitably want to see it take up the full 22 minutes. Now that it’s been on the air for 30 seasons, with the 31st currently airing, The Simpsons has officially become the longest-running primetime series in the history of American television. Watch them poke some gentle fun as the scenes are shot during blazing summer weather, and tune it for the entire episode on December 13. Plus, there’s no mention of the kids missing school, so it’s safe to assume this installment takes place over the couple months between school years. Yes, it’s another camp one, and yes, it’s a play on “How I Spent My Summer Vacation,” but fantasy camp isn’t quite the same thing, and there’s no indication of the actual time of year. When you get a job like me, you’ll miss every summer.). [2] Lisa has a daydream in which the following fictional characters appear: Pippi Longstocking, The New Yorker character Eustace Tilley, and Alice and The Hatter from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. He drinks frequently, and wears hats sometimes, with these events occasionally occurring concurrently. [2] Ricci was not able to come to the recording studio, so she recorded all of her lines over the phone. Also, the air times for each episode should be accurate, but its not a sure thing. In its original broadcast, "Summer of 4 Ft. 2" finished forty-second (tied with Melrose Place and Married... with Children) in the ratings for the week of May 13 to May 19, 1996, with a Nielsen rating of 8.8. Apologies to: “The Yellow Badge of Cowardge” – S25E22 (Mon, 9/1 @ 11:30pm ET) Especially since I kind of dissed it before. Summer of 4'2" (19 May 1996) TV Episode | TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy. (Okay, maybe there are a few left.). (Who knew I was so attached to a fictional cartoon girl’s saxophone?) Open the door for your mystery date. Watch them poke some gentle fun as the scenes are shot during blazing summer weather, and tune it for the entire episode on December 13. It had frequent laughs throughout, lots of retro reference jokes, and some real emotion. If you happen to be lounging around on a lazy summer afternoon, there’s no better episode to watch. There are better Simpsons episodes than “Summer of 4 Ft 2,” but it’s still really good, and will ensconce you in summer vibes. As the summer of 2014 winds down, we want to count down 12 of the greatest summer episodes by naming the best one that will be airing each day of the marathon on FXX. Throw in a Flanders plotline (and one the show’s biggest mystery stories, save “Who Shot Mr. Burns”) and an ode to Rear Window (one of the best films by one of the best directors of all time) and you can’t lose. A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas Season 32 - Episode 10 | December 13, 2020 Move over, Simpsons Christmas Stories and/or The Fight Before Christmas! There were other episodes that could be considered more summer-y here, but they weren’t nearly as good as the movie. Although this episode was funny, it might not be as funny as some of the others I considered for this spot. It’s not so much the lines of dialogue & jokes themselves that make this episode work so well, and it’s not just the impressive list of rockers that volunteered to guest voice, but the combination of these two factors. Besides, “Catch ‘Em If You Can” has one of the better animated sequences in the show’s history (that of the Catch Me If You Can chase segment spoof) and for a show that only vaguely alluded to sex in the past, it was actually blatant this time around, and totally pulled it off. 01-04-21 • TV-14 DLSV • 22m • • • S32 E10 A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas. Bart tries to sabotage his sister's newfound acceptance, but fails. A killer Krusty doll torments Homer like Chucky from Child's … Hanging around with a new set of children, Lisa becomes popular, while Bart is left out. 4:14. How I Spent My Strummer Vacation “My dream has been shattered into shards of a broken dream!” Homer Simpson "How I Spent My Strummer Vacation" is the second episode of Season 14 (originally going to be the season finale episode for season 13). An easy choice for day one, “The Call of the Simpsons” still stands as the top outdoor-themed episode of the entire series, and a solid way to start off this summer list. But the most recent seasons have still featured some fantastic episodes that are just as good as anything from the show's classic era. The Simpsons stars Dan Castellaneta as Homer J. Simpson, Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson and Dan Castellaneta (delete) as Homer Simpson. … Maxx. 4:14. The Simpsons just intentionally released their most predictable and contrived episode ever. The Simpsons have touched on a countless number of subjects throughout their many glorious years, with different types of episodes for different likes, moods, and times of year. Coming straight out of year number 11, this episode barely missed being one of the 25 best, and features one of the best plotlines in the show’s history. 1 month ago. Ned Flanders offers the Simpsons the use of his beach house for the summer. “It’s as perfect an episode of television as I’ve ever seen,” Ortved says. Summer of 4 Ft. 2 “Let Lisa be alone with her new friends.” Marge Simpson “They're my friends rightfully. Now that it’s been on the air for 30 seasons, with the 31st currently airing, The Simpsons has officially become the longest-running primetime series in the history of American television. The episode guest stars Christina Ricci, who recorded her lines over the phone instead of going into the studio. 0.0 / 5.0 1