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'''''Garfield''''' is an American comic strip created by {{W2|Jim Davis|cartoonist}}. Originally published locally as Jon in 1976, then in nationwide syndication from 1978 as ''Garfield'', it chronicles the life of the title character, [[Garfield]] the cat; Jon Arbuckle, his human owner; and Odie, the dog. In addition to the various merchandise and commercial tie-ins, the strip has spawned several animated television specials, two animated television series, two theatrical feature-length live-action/CGI animated films, and three fully CGI animated direct-to-video films.
 
'''''Garfield''''' is an American comic strip created by {{W2|Jim Davis|cartoonist}}. Originally published locally as Jon in 1976, then in nationwide syndication from 1978 as ''Garfield'', it chronicles the life of the title character, [[Garfield]] the cat; Jon Arbuckle, his human owner; and Odie, the dog. In addition to the various merchandise and commercial tie-ins, the strip has spawned several animated television specials, two animated television series, two theatrical feature-length live-action/CGI animated films, and three fully CGI animated direct-to-video films.
  
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{{TB|In the ''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]]'' episode "[[The Garfield Assassination]]", [[Itchy]] wears a [[Garfield]] costume.}}
 
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{{TB|Ralph tells Comic Book Guy that he wants the comic where [[Batman]] eats lasagna, a reference to ''Garfield''. Comic Book Guy then points out that is Garfield, who is a cat, not a bat.}}
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{{TB|One of the famous duos that [[Homer]] and [[Ned]] hallucinate themselves as is parodies of [[Garfield]] and [[Odie]].}}
 
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{{TB|Voice of Odie in ''{{W|Garfield and Friends}}'', ''{{W|The Garfield Show}}'', and the three computer animated direct-to-video films.}}
 
{{TB|Credited as guest starring in "[[How Munched Is That Birdie in the Window?]]" and was thanked in the credits of ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]''.}}
 
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{{TB|Voiced Sir Roland, also known as Persnikitty, in the 2004 movie.}}
 
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{{TB|Voiced {{ap|Loki|Marvel Comics}} in "[[Bart's in Jail!]]".}}
 
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{{TB|Voiced Preston the macaw in ''{{W|Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties}}''.}}
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{{TB|Voiced Eenie the duck in ''{{W|Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties}}''.}}
 
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For the character, see Garfield.

Garfield is an American comic strip created by Jim Davis. Originally published locally as Jon in 1976, then in nationwide syndication from 1978 as Garfield, it chronicles the life of the title character, Garfield the cat; Jon Arbuckle, his human owner; and Odie, the dog. In addition to the various merchandise and commercial tie-ins, the strip has spawned several animated television specials, two animated television series, two theatrical feature-length live-action/CGI animated films, and three fully CGI animated direct-to-video films.

References to Garfield in The Simpsons[edit]

Episodes[edit]

Picture Season Episode number Episode name Reference
Garfield gravestone.png 2 16 "Treehouse of Horror" Garfield's grave was seen in Springfield Cemetery.
7 137 "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming" Colonel Hapablap says that they'll find Sideshow Bob "faster than Garfield finds lasagna." When everybody stares back at him, Hapablap excuses himself, adding: "My wife thought that was gangbusters".
14 310 "Old Yeller-Belly" Luigi Risotto makes lasagna for Snowball II and mentions that the cat from the newspaper is not funny, referring to Garfield.
Garfield.png 18 379 "The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer" Fat Tony asks Milhouse for one of his binders to use as a trap. Fat Tony chooses the Garfield binder rather than the Love Is... binder. "I prefer the cat, he hates Mondays, and we can all relate."
25 531 "Homerland" Homer refers to Garfield.
25 532 "Treehouse of Horror XXIV" On Lenny's coffee mug, it says "I hate Mondays", a reference to Garfield.
Itchy wearing a Garfield costume.png 28 611 "The Cad and the Hat" In the The Itchy & Scratchy Show episode "The Garfield Assassination", Itchy wears a Garfield costume.
33 726 "Marge the Meanie" Ralph tells Comic Book Guy that he wants the comic where Batman eats lasagna, a reference to Garfield. Comic Book Guy then points out that is Garfield, who is a cat, not a bat.
Garfield and Odie The Flandshees of Innersimpson.png 36 783 "The Flandshees of Innersimpson" One of the famous duos that Homer and Ned hallucinate themselves as is parodies of Garfield and Odie.

Comics[edit]

Picture Comic issue Story name Reference
Simpsons Comics #115 Clown Therapy Krusty's office has Garfield comic strips in.

References to The Simpsons in Garfield[edit]

Picture Source Reference
Garfield.jpg Garfield and Friends
Episode: "The Automated, Animated Adventure"
While in the computer, Mr. Sprocket changes Garfield's image into Bart Simpson.
Garfield the Movie - Dog of Death.png "Garfield: The Movie" Garfield flips the channel on the TV to the episode "Dog of Death".

Common Cast and Crew[edit]

Cast[edit]

Picture Name Role in Garfield Role on The Simpsons
Gregg Berger.jpg Gregg Berger Voice of Odie in Garfield and Friends, The Garfield Show, and the three computer animated direct-to-video films. Credited as guest starring in "How Munched Is That Birdie in the Window?" and was thanked in the credits of The Simpsons Movie.
Tim Conway.jpg Tim Conway Voiced Freddy Frog, a Gate Guard, Roger, the Narrator in Garfield's Fun Fest. Voiced himself in "The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase".
Alan Cumming.jpg Alan Cumming Voiced Sir Roland, also known as Persnikitty, in the 2004 movie. Voiced Loki in "Bart's in Jail!".
Richard E. Grant.jpg Richard E. Grant Voiced Preston the macaw in Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties. Voiced Julian in "Desperately Seeking Lisa".
Jimmy Kimmel.jpg Jimmy Kimmel Voiced Spanky in the 2004 movie. Was interviewed in The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special – In 3-D! On Ice! and voiced himself in the special Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Richard Kind.jpg Richard Kind Voiced a Dad Rat in the 2004 movie. Voiced The A Christmas Ornament for Christmas director in "A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas".
Jane Leeves.jpg Jane Leeves Voiced Eenie the duck in Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties. Voiced Edwina in "The Regina Monologues".
Bill Saluga.jpg Bill Saluga Voiced Ali Ben in one episode of Garfield and Friends. Voiced Ray J. Johnson in "The Old Man and the Key".
Stephen Tobolowsky.jpg Stephen Tobolowsky Played Happy Chapman and his brother Walter Chapman in the 2004 movie. Voiced Merle in "Aunt Misbehavin'".
Frank Welker.jpg Frank Welker Voice of Garfield in The Garfield Show and the three computer animated direct-to-video films. Voice of Santa's Little Helper.
David Lander.jpg David Lander Voice of Doc Boy in A Garfield Christmas and The Garfield Show. Voiced Squiggy in "Helter Shelter".
Bowen Yang.jpg Bowen Yang Voiced Nolan in The Garfield Movie. Voiced Richard in "Homer's Adventures Through the Windshield Glass".

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