Deep Space Homer - Revision history

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 == Synopsis ==
-{{Desc|After seeing their popularity decline as reflected by lower TV ratings for shuttle launches, [[NASA]] decides to improve its public image by sending a man into space to whom the average American can relate to, who turns out to be [[Homer Simpson]].}}
+{{Synopsis|After seeing their popularity decline as reflected by lower TV ratings for shuttle launches, [[NASA]] decides to improve its public image by sending a man into space to whom the average American can relate to, who turns out to be [[Homer Simpson]].}}
 == Plot ==

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 At the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]], it is time for the awarding of the "Worker of the Week" award, a chore for the other plant workers, but a great time for [[Homer]], the only employee who has never won the award (obviously). He is confident he will win after reading the employee handbook and finding out that each employee '''must''' win the award at least once regardless of incompetency. However, [[Mr. Burns]] gives the Worker of the Week award to an [[inanimate carbon rod]]. Homer is infuriated, and starts to feel dejected that no one likes him. He turns to the TV for solace and ends up on a channel that is broadcasting a live space shuttle launch, which he finds dull and changes the channel. Meanwhile, [[NASA]] learns that its {{W|Nielsen ratings}} have declined, and decide to send an "average shmoe" into space after realizing the popularity of blue collar comedy programs. At that moment, Homer telephones NASA to complain about their "boring space launches", which makes NASA determine that they have found their man. But, when [[Jack Stillwater]] and [[Dr. Babcock]] arrive at [[Moe's Tavern]], and confront Homer, he thinks he is in trouble and blames Barney for making the prank call. The NASA employees ask Barney to be an astronaut, and when Homer realizes what the proposal entails, he steps in and takes credit for the call.
-NASA takes both Homer and Barney to [[Cape Canaveral Air Force Station]] to train them into astronauts. They pit the two in competition against one another as they can only take one to space. Under NASA's alcohol ban, Barney quickly develops superior skills and is selected to fly with {{Ch|Buzz Aldrin}} and astronaut [[Race Banyon]]. However, when Barney toasts his victory with champagne, he reverts back to his normal alcoholic self and injures himself, although the champagne was non-alcoholic. Homer wins by default and is selected for space flight, but is very nervous about going. Just as they prepare to take off in the Corvair space shuttle, Homer runs away. He talks with [[Marge]] on the phone, and she says that he ought to take advantage of going into space. He agrees and the launch proceeds. To NASA's delight, it is a Nielsen ratings smash.
+NASA takes both Homer and Barney to [[Cape Canaveral Base]] to train them into astronauts. They pit the two in competition against one another as they can only take one to space. Under NASA's alcohol ban, Barney quickly develops superior skills and is selected to fly with {{Ch|Buzz Aldrin}} and astronaut [[Race Banyon]]. However, when Barney toasts his victory with champagne, he reverts back to his normal alcoholic self and injures himself, although the champagne was non-alcoholic. Homer wins by default and is selected for space flight, but is very nervous about going. Just as they prepare to take off in the Corvair space shuttle, Homer runs away. He talks with [[Marge]] on the phone, and she says that he ought to take advantage of going into space. He agrees and the launch proceeds. To NASA's delight, it is a Nielsen ratings smash.
 When on the shuttle, Homer smuggles potato chips on board. He opens the bag, but is unaware that they will clog the instruments. His appetite seems to save the day as he floats after the chips in zero-G, but he flies into an ant farm, destroying it, and letting the ants loose in the shuttle. {{Ch|James Taylor}} comes in over the radio to sing a song, but the disaster continues on board as the ants destroy the navigation system. James Taylor suggests that they blow the bugs out the front hatch, which the astronauts do, but Homer fails to put on his "shuttle belt" and is nearly blown out of the open hatch before grabbing its handle and clinging for life. Buzz pulls him inside but due to the vacuum's sheer force, Homer breaks the hatch handle. He inadvertently uses a carbon rod to seal the door shut and they return to Earth.

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-"'''Deep Space Homer'''" is the fifteenth episode of [[Season 5]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the ninety-sixth episode overall. It originally aired on February 24, [[1994]]. The episode was written by [[David Mirkin]] and directed by [[Carlos Baeza]]. It guest stars [[Buzz Aldrin]] as {{Ch|Buzz Aldrin|himself}} and [[James Taylor]] as {{Ch|James Taylor|himself}}.
+"'''Deep Space Homer'''" is the fifteenth episode of [[Season 5|broadcast season 5]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the ninety-sixth episode overall. It originally aired on February 24, [[1994]]. The episode was written by [[David Mirkin]] and directed by [[Carlos Baeza]]. It guest stars [[Buzz Aldrin]] as {{Ch|Buzz Aldrin|himself}} and [[James Taylor]] as {{Ch|James Taylor|himself}}.
 == Synopsis ==

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 {{Quote|I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords.|[[Kent Brockman]]}}
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 == Plot ==
-[[File:Deep Space Homer (Promo Picture).jpg|thumb|left|Alternate promo image for the episode]]
+[[File:Deep Space Homer promo 2.png|thumb|left|Alternate promo image for the episode]]
 At the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]], it is time for the awarding of the "Worker of the Week" award, a chore for the other plant workers, but a great time for [[Homer]], the only employee who has never won the award (obviously). He is confident he will win after reading the employee handbook and finding out that each employee '''must''' win the award at least once regardless of incompetency. However, [[Mr. Burns]] gives the Worker of the Week award to an [[inanimate carbon rod]]. Homer is infuriated, and starts to feel dejected that no one likes him. He turns to the TV for solace and ends up on a channel that is broadcasting a live space shuttle launch, which he finds dull and changes the channel. Meanwhile, [[NASA]] learns that its {{W|Nielsen ratings}} have declined, and decide to send an "average shmoe" into space after realizing the popularity of blue collar comedy programs. At that moment, Homer telephones NASA to complain about their "boring space launches", which makes NASA determine that they have found their man. But, when [[Jack Stillwater]] and [[Dr. Babcock]] arrive at [[Moe's Tavern]], and confront Homer, he thinks he is in trouble and blames Barney for making the prank call. The NASA employees ask Barney to be an astronaut, and when Homer realizes what the proposal entails, he steps in and takes credit for the call.

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 |season=5
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 == Synopsis ==
-{{Desc|After seeing their popularity decline (as reflected by lower TV ratings for shuttle launches), [[NASA]] decides to improve its public image by sending a man into space to whom the average American can relate. In this case, Joe Average is [[Homer Simpson]].}}
+{{Desc|After seeing their popularity decline as reflected by lower TV ratings for shuttle launches, [[NASA]] decides to improve its public image by sending a man into space to whom the average American can relate to, who turns out to be [[Homer Simpson]].}}
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 |couchgag=The family runs to the couch, only to find a fat man sitting on it. They squeeze in to the left of him.
 |guests=[[Buzz Aldrin]] as {{Ch|Buzz Aldrin|himself}}<br>[[James Taylor]] as {{Ch|James Taylor|himself}}
-|showrunner= [[David Mirkin]]
+|showrunner1= David Mirkin
 |writer=[[David Mirkin]]
 |director=[[Carlos Baeza]]