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|name = Season 11
 
|name = Season 11
 
|image = [[File:Simpsonss11.png|250px]]
 
|image = [[File:Simpsonss11.png|250px]]
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|original run = September 26, 1999 - May 21, 2000
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|original run = September 26, [[1999]] - May 21, [[2000]]
 
|episodes = 22
 
|episodes = 22
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|showrunners = [[Mike Scully]]<br>[[George Meyer]]<br>[[Al Jean]]
 
|previous = [[Season 10]]
 
|previous = [[Season 10]]
 
|next = [[Season 12]]
 
|next = [[Season 12]]
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|boxset =
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|boxset = ''[[The Complete Eleventh Season]]''
 
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'''Season 11''' is the eleventh broadcast season of ''[[The Simpsons]]''. It originally ran on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] from September 26, [[1999]], with "[[Beyond Blunderdome]]", to May 21, [[2000]], with "[[Behind the Laughter]]". The season was mostly made up of [[production season BABF]] episodes, with four [[rollover episodes]] from [[production season AABF]] also airing. [[Mike Scully]] served as the [[List of showrunners|showrunner]] for most of the season, with [[George Meyer]] and [[Al Jean]] also serving as showrunners for BABF01 and BABF19.
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== Awards ==
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{{Table|width=80%|
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{{THT|Award}}
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{{TH|Episode}}
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{{TH|Crew|width=50%}}
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{{TH|Result}}
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{{TBT|{{W|28th Annie Awards|28th Annie Award}} for Outstanding Achievement in a Primetime or Late Night Animated Television Program<ref name="Annie2000">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080424041350/http://annieawards.org/28thwinners.html The Annie Awards - "Legacy: 28th Annual Annie Award Nominees and Winners (2000)"] (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>}}
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{{TB|N/A}}
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{{TB|N/A}}
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{{TRs|'''Won'''|2}}
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{{TBT|{{W|National Comedy Awards|British Comedy Award}} for Best International Comedy TV Show<ref>[https://www.britishcomedyawards.com/past-winners/2000.aspx British Comedy Awards - "Past Winners 2000"]</ref>}}
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{{TB|N/A}}
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{{TB|N/A}}
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{{TBT|{{W|Teen Choice Awards|Teen Choice Award}} for Choice TV: Comedy<ref>[http://awardsandwinners.com/category/teen-choice-awards/2000/ Awards & Winners - "2000 Teen Choice Awards"]</ref>}}
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{{TB|N/A}}
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{{TB|N/A}}
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{{TB|Nominated}}
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{{TBT|{{W|52nd Primetime Emmy Awards|52nd Primetime Emmy Award}} for {{W|Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program|Outstanding Animated Program}}<ref>[https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2000/outstanding-short-format-animated-program Television Academy - "Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming One Hour or Less) – 2000"]</ref>}}
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{{TRs|"[[Behind the Laughter]]"|2}}
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{{TB|{{small|[[Larina Adamson]], [[Lolee Aries]], [[James L. Brooks]], [[Larry Doyle]], [[John Frink]], [[Dan Greaney]], [[Matt Groening]], [[Ron Hauge]], [[Al Jean]], [[Mark Kirkland]], [[Rob LaZebnik]], [[Tim Long]], [[Tom Martin]], [[Ian Maxtone-Graham]], [[George Meyer]], [[Frank Mula]], [[Carolyn Omine]], [[Don Payne]], [[Bonita Pietila]], [[David Pritchard]], [[Richard Raynis]], [[Jim Reardon]], [[Richard Sakai]], [[Mike Scully]], [[Matt Selman]], [[Sam Simon]], [[Denise Sirkot]], [[Julie Thacker]], [[Michael Wolf]]}}}}
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{{TRs|'''Won'''|2}}
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{{TBT|{{W|28th Annie Awards|28th Annie Award}} for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Television Production}}
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{{TB|[[Alf Clausen]]}}
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}}
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== Episodes ==
 
== Episodes ==
 
{{Table|
 
{{Table|
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{{TH|Original title}}
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{{TH|Title}}
 
{{TH|Original airdate}}
 
{{TH|Original airdate}}
 
{{TH|Directed by}}
 
{{TH|Directed by}}
 
{{TH|Written by}}
 
{{TH|Written by}}
 
{{TH|Prod. code}}
 
{{TH|Prod. code}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Beyond Blunderdome - Promotional art.png|200px]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Beyond Blunderdome promo.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|227}}
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{{TB|227 - 1}}
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{{TB|"[[Beyond Blunderdome]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Beyond Blunderdome]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|September 26, 1999}}
 
{{TB|September 26, 1999}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Mike Scully]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Mike Scully]]}}
 
{{TB|AABF23}}
 
{{TB|AABF23}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|Homer and Marge get to go to a preview screening of Mel Gibson's latest film, and everyone but Homer loves it. After reading his response card, Mel lands at the Simpsons house and asks him to help make the movie good. They turn the movie into an extremely violent action movie, but the film studio doesn't like it. They chase Mel and Homer after they steal the reel, but they fail - and the movie is hated by the people at its premiere.|7}}
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{{TCsT|[[Homer]] and [[Marge]] get to go to a preview screening of {{Ch|Mel Gibson}}'s latest film, and everyone but Homer loves it. After reading his response card, Mel shows up at the Simpsons' house and asks him to help make the movie good.
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Brother's Little Helper.png|200px]]}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Jack Burns]] as [[Edward Christian]] and [[Mel Gibson]] as {{Ch|Mel Gibson|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
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{{TB|228}}
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{{TB|"[[Brother's Little Helper]]"}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Brother's Little Helper.png|250px]]}}
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{{TB|228 - 2}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Brother's Little Helper]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|October 3, 1999}}
 
{{TB|October 3, 1999}}
 
{{TB|[[Mark Kirkland]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Mark Kirkland]]}}
 
{{TB|[[George Meyer]]}}
 
{{TB|[[George Meyer]]}}
 
{{TB|AABF22}}
 
{{TB|AABF22}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|After Bart continually acts up in school, Principal Skinner recommends to Marge and Homer that Bart take some behavior medication. The drug initially shows promise, but it quickly alters Bart's psychosis and turns him into a paranoid conspiracy theorist.|7}}
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{{TCsT|After [[Bart]] continually acts up in school, [[Principal Skinner]] recommends to [[Marge]] and [[Homer]] that Bart take some [[Focusyn|behavior medication]]. The drug initially shows promise, but it quickly alters Bart's psyche and turns him into a paranoid conspiracy theorist.
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner promo.jpg|200px]]}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Mark McGwire]] as {{Ch|Mark McGwire|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
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{{TB|229}}
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{{TB|"[[Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?]]"}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner promo.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|229 - 3}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|October 24, 1999}}
 
{{TB|October 24, 1999}}
 
{{TB|[[Nancy Kruse]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Nancy Kruse]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Al Jean]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Al Jean]]}}
 
{{TB|AABF21}}
 
{{TB|AABF21}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|Homer gets the perfect side job when he becomes the chief restaurant critic for The Springfield Shopper newspaper. He loves the perks, but can barely write a complete sentence. When Lisa helps out by ghosting his columns, Homer becomes the most powerful—and feared—critic in town. Soon Homer earns the wrath of every restaurant owner in Springfield and they join together in a plot to kill him with a poisonous éclair. Can Homer survive this death by chocolate (and butter, and custard)?|7}}
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{{TCsT|[[Homer]] gets the perfect side job when he becomes the chief restaurant critic for [[The Springfield Shopper]] newspaper. However, Homer earns the wrath of every restaurant owner in [[Springfield]], and they join together in a plot to kill him.
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 +
'''Guest starring:''' [[Ed Asner]] as the [[Lifeways editor]].|7|color=white}}
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Treehouse x title.png|200px]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Treehouse x title.png|250px]]}}
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{{TB|230}}
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{{TB|230 - 4}}
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{{TB|"[[Treehouse of Horror X]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Treehouse of Horror X]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|October 31, 1999}}
 
{{TB|October 31, 1999}}
 
{{TB|[[Pete Michels]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Pete Michels]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Donick Cary]], [[Tim Long]] and [[Ron Hauge]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Donick Cary]], [[Tim Long]] and [[Ron Hauge]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF01}}
 
{{TB|BABF01}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|In "I Know What You Diddily-Iddly-Did" The family (with Marge driving) runs over and believes that they've killed Ned Flanders, in "Desperately Xeeking Xena" Bart and Lisa become super-heroes and in "Life's a Glitch, Then You Die" Y2K destroys the world and Springfield.|7}}
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{{TCsT|In "I Know What You Diddily-Iddly-Did", the family runs over and believes that they've killed [[Ned Flanders]]. In "Desperately Xeeking Xena", [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] become superheroes [[Stretch Dude]] and [[Clobber Girl]]. In "Life's a Glitch, Then You Die", the Y2K virus destroys the world.
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{{TBT|[[File:ToMacco.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|231}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Tom Arnold]] as {{Ch|Tom Arnold|himself}}, [[Dick Clark]] as {{Ch|Dick Clark|himself}}, and [[Lucy Lawless]] as {{Ch|Lucy Lawless|herself}}.|7|color=white}}
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{{TB|"[[E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)]]"}}
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{{TBT|[[File:E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt).png|250px]]}}
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{{TB|231 - 5}}
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{{TB|'''"[[E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|November 7, 1999}}
 
{{TB|November 7, 1999}}
 
{{TB|[[Bob Anderson]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Bob Anderson]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Ian Maxtone-Graham]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Ian Maxtone-Graham]]}}
 
{{TB|AABF19}}
 
{{TB|AABF19}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|Homer begins challenging everyone around him to duels after he sees a Zorro film at the Googolplex theatre. Most people back down, until Homer meets an old-fashioned Colonel who takes him up on his dare. Unable to get out of the contest with the Colonel, Homer and his family flee to the country, where they become farmers. Farm life is difficult until Homer creates a new crop called tomacco—tomatoes crossed with tobacco.|7}}
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{{TCsT|[[Homer]] begins challenging everyone around him to duels after seeing it happen in a film, but an [[Southern colonel|old-fashioned Colonel]] takes him up on his dare. Unable to get out of the contest with the Colonel, Homer and his family flee to the country, where they become farmers. Farm life is difficult until Homer creates a new crop called [[Tomacco]].
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 +
'''Guest starring:''' [[The B-52s]] as "[[Glove Slap]]" performers and [[Frank Welker]] as barnyard animals.|7|color=white}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder promo.png|200px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder promo.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|232}}
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{{TB|232 - 6}}
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{{TB|"[[Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|November 14, 1999}}
 
{{TB|November 14, 1999}}
 
{{TB|[[Mike B. Anderson]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Mike B. Anderson]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Al Jean]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Al Jean]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF02}}
 
{{TB|BABF02}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|Homer blows off work and goes bowling with Carl and Lenny. When he bowls a 300 game, he becomes a local celebrity. But when his fleeting fame begins to fade, he finds little comfort in anything. Suicidal thoughts and a brush with death lead him to spend more time with Maggie, who learns to bowl and nearly upstages him.|7}}
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{{TCsT|[[Homer]] blows off work and goes bowling, where he bowls a perfect 300 game and becomes a local celebrity. But when his fleeting fame begins to fade, he finds little comfort in anything. Suicidal thoughts and a brush with death lead him to spend more time with [[Maggie]].
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{{TBT|[[File:Octuplets.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TB|233}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Ron Howard]] as {{Ch|Ron Howard|himself}}, [[Penn Jillette]] as {{Ch|Penn Jillette|himself}}, [[Nancy O'Dell]] as {{Ch|Nancy O'Dell|herself}}, [[Pat O'Brien]] as {{Ch|Pat O'Brien|himself}}, and [[Teller]] as {{Ch|Teller|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
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{{TB|"[[Eight Misbehavin']]"}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Eight Misbehavin' promo.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|233 - 7}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Eight Misbehavin']]"'''}}
 
{{TB|November 21, 1999}}
 
{{TB|November 21, 1999}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Matt Selman]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Matt Selman]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF03}}
 
{{TB|BABF03}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|Apu's wife Manjula gives birth to octuplets. Everyone in Springfield soon pitches in to help, until a couple in Shelbyville gives birth to nine, causing everyone to forget about Apu and Manjula.|7}}
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{{TCsT|[[Apu]]'s wife [[Manjula]] gives birth to [[Nahasapeemapetilon octuplets|octuplets]]. Everyone in [[Springfield]] soon pitches in to help, but when they stop, the Nahasapeemapetilons look to [[Larry Kidkill]] and the [[Springfield Zoo]] for help.
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Take My Wife, Sleaze.png|200px]]}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Jan Hooks]] as [[Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon]], [[Garry Marshall]] as [[Larry Kidkill]], [[Butch Patrick]] as {{Ch|Butch Patrick|himself}}, and [[Frank Welker]] as animals.|7|color=white}}
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{{TB|234}}
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{{TB|"[[Take My Wife, Sleaze]]"}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Take My Wife, Sleaze.png|250px]]}}
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{{TB|234 - 8}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Take My Wife, Sleaze]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|November 28, 1999}}
 
{{TB|November 28, 1999}}
 
{{TB|[[Neil Affleck]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Neil Affleck]]}}
 
{{TB|[[John Swartzwelder]]}}
 
{{TB|[[John Swartzwelder]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF05}}
 
{{TB|BABF05}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|Homer and Marge win a motorcycle in a dance contest. Homer decides to form his own motorcycle gang called "Hell's Satans". But there's just one problem - the name is already taken, and when the two gangs encounter one another, trouble ensues.|7}}
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{{TCsT|[[Homer]] and [[Marge]] win a [[Harley-Davidson|motorcycle]] in a dance contest. Homer decides to form his own motorcycle gang called "{{ap|Hell's Satans|Homer's gang}}". However, the name turns out to belong to another, {{ap|Hell's Satans|Bakersfield|more dangerous motorcycle gang}}.
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'''Guest starring:''' [[John Goodman]] as [[Meathook]], [[Jan Hooks]] as [[Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon]], [[Jay North]] as {{Ch|Jay North|himself}}, [[NRBQ]] as {{Chs|NRBQ|themselves}}, and [[Henry Winkler]] as [[Ramrod]].|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:Grift of the Magi promo.png|200px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Grift of the Magi promo.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|235}}
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{{TB|235 - 9}}
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{{TB|"[[Grift of the Magi]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Grift of the Magi]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|December 19, 1999}}
 
{{TB|December 19, 1999}}
 
{{TB|[[Matthew Nastuk]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Matthew Nastuk]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Tom Martin]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Tom Martin]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF07}}
 
{{TB|BABF07}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|A sinister toy company unveils Funzo, the next "Tickle Me Elmo"-style fad to Springfield's Christmas shoppers. The toy is a huge success, in part because it is programmed to destroy other toys.|7}}
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{{TCsT|After stealing ideas from the children of [[Springfield Elementary]], [[Kid First Industries]] releases a new toy, the [[Funzo]]. However, when it turns out the Funzos are programmed to destroy all other toys, it's up to [[Homer]] to save the town.
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Clarence Clemons]] as the narrator, [[Gary Coleman]] as {{Ch|Gary Coleman|himself}}, [[Joe Mantegna]] as [[Fat Tony]], and [[Tim Robbins]] as [[Jim Hope]].|7|color=white}}
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Homer bart leprosy.png|200px]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Homer bart leprosy.png|250px]]}}
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{{TB|236}}
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{{TB|236 - 10}}
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{{TB|"[[Little Big Mom]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Little Big Mom]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|January 9, 2000}}
 
{{TB|January 9, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Mark Kirkland]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Mark Kirkland]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Carolyn Omine]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Carolyn Omine]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF04}}
 
{{TB|BABF04}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|After suffering an accident at a local skiing attraction, Marge relinquishes control of the household to the next-most responsible member of the family, Lisa.|7}}
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{{TCsT|After suffering an accident at a local skiing attraction, [[Marge]] relinquishes control of the household to the next-most responsible member of the family, [[Lisa]]. Irritated at [[Homer]] and [[Bart]]'s behavior, Lisa tricks them into believing they have leprosy.
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Elwood Edwards]] as the [[virtual doctor]].|7|color=white}}
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Faith Off promo.jpg|200px]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Faith Off promo.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|237}}
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{{TB|237 - 11}}
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{{TB|"[[Faith Off]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Faith Off]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|January 16, 2000}}
 
{{TB|January 16, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Nancy Kruse]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Nancy Kruse]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Frank Mula]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Frank Mula]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF06}}
 
{{TB|BABF06}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|Bart becomes hooked on the art of faith healing after witnessing the spin of a traveling revivalist. Meanwhile, Homer prepares for the homecoming game of his old college-days chums.|7}}
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{{TCsT|[[Bart]] becomes a faith healer after seeing [[Brother Faith's Revival]] and removing a bucket stuck on [[Homer]]'s head. Meanwhile, Homer prepares for the homecoming football game with his college nerd friends.
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Don Cheadle]] as [[Brother Faith]] and [[Joe Mantegna]] as [[Fat Tony]].|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:The Mansion Family promo.png|200px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:The Mansion Family promo.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|238}}
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{{TB|238 - 12}}
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{{TB|"[[The Mansion Family]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[The Mansion Family]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|January 23, 2000}}
 
{{TB|January 23, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Michael Polcino]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Michael Polcino]]}}
 
{{TB|[[John Swartzwelder]]}}
 
{{TB|[[John Swartzwelder]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF08}}
 
{{TB|BABF08}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|After receiving an award for oldest citizen of Springfield, Mr. Burns checks into the Mayo Clinic, leaving The Simpsons in charge of his luxurious mansion.|7}}
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{{TCsT|After receiving an award for oldest citizen of [[Springfield]], [[Mr. Burns]] checks into the [[Mayo Clinic]], leaving the [[Simpson family|Simpsons]] in charge of his luxurious mansion. Enjoying the temporary lifestyle, Homer decides to throw a party on Burns' yacht
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Homer duncan win.png|200px]]}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Britney Spears]] as {{Ch|Britney Spears|herself}}.|7|color=white}}
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{{TB|239}}
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{{TB|"[[Saddlesore Galactica]]"}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Saddlesore Galactica.png|250px]]}}
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{{TB|239 - 13}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Saddlesore Galactica]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|February 6, 2000}}
 
{{TB|February 6, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Lance Kramer]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Lance Kramer]]}}
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{{TB|[[tim Long]]}}
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{{TB|[[Tim Long]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF09}}
 
{{TB|BABF09}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|Homer and Bart adopt an abandoned racehorse, named Duncan, and soon discover the ups and downs of horse racing.|7}}
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{{TCsT|[[Homer]] and [[Bart]] adopt an abandoned racehorse named [[Duncan]], and Bart becomes his jockey. However, the other [[jockeys]] become annoyed at Duncan and Bart being sore winners.
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Bachman-Turner Overdrive]] as {{Chs|Bachman–Turner Overdrive|themselves}} and [[Trevor Denman]] as {{Ch|Trevor Denman|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:Alone Again, Natura-Diddily.png|200px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Alone Again, Natura-Diddily.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|240}}
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{{TB|240 - 14}}
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{{TB|"[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Alone Again, Natura-Diddily]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|February 13, 2000}}
 
{{TB|February 13, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Jim Reardon]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Jim Reardon]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Ian Maxtone-Graham]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Ian Maxtone-Graham]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF10}}
 
{{TB|BABF10}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|When Maude Flanders dies in a freak accident, Homer takes it upon himself to help Ned rebuild his life and gets him back into the dating game. After several unsuccessful dates, Ned walks into church and finds himself interested in the lead singer of a Christian rock band.|7}}
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{{TCsT|When [[Maude Flanders]] dies in a freak accident, [[Homer]] takes it upon himself to help [[Ned]] rebuild his life and gets him back into the dating game. After several unsuccessful dates, Ned walks into church and finds himself interested in the [[Rachel Jordan|lead singer]] of a [[Kovenant|Christian rock band]].
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Homer misionary.png|200px]]}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Shawn Colvin]] as [[Rachel Jordan]].|7|color=white}}
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{{TB|241}}
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{{TB|"[[Missionary: Impossible]]"}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Misionary Impossible.png|250px]]}}
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{{TB|241 - 15}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Missionary: Impossible]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|February 20, 2000}}
 
{{TB|February 20, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Ron Hauge]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Ron Hauge]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF11}}
 
{{TB|BABF11}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|Homer becomes a missionary on a remote, tropical island as part of his effort to evade the local PBS affiliate's pledge drive collection officials.|7}}
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{{TCsT|To get away from a [[PBS]] mob, [[Homer]] becomes a missionary on a remote, tropical island, [[Microatia]], where he attempts to help the natives become more civilized. However, he quickly finds that his efforts are making things worse.
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Betty White]] as {{Ch|Betty White|herself}}.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:Pygmoelian promo.png|200px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Pygmoelian promo.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|242}}
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{{TB|242 - 16}}
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{{TB|"[[Pygmoelian]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Pygmoelian]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|February 27, 2000}}
 
{{TB|February 27, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Mark Kirkland]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Mark Kirkland]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Larry Doyle]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Larry Doyle]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF12}}
 
{{TB|BABF12}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|After winning the chance for his photo to appear on a Duff beer calendar, but losing out when the calendar appears with stickers covering his face, Moe gets a face lift. The resulting surgery makes him handsome and then Moe takes revenge on those who wronged him because of his looks in the past, including the producer of a soap opera. Of course his new looks get him the part, until he and Homer become privy to some plot lines that threaten to write him out of the show. In anticipation, they decide to go out "in a blaze of sour grapes".|7}}
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{{TCsT|When [[Moe]] realizes that everyone thinks he's ugly, he decides to get a facelift and becomes handsome. When he goes to confront the producers of ''[[It Never Ends]]'', who once rejected him for a role as he was too ugly, seeing his new face makes them change their tune and hire him for a lead role.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:Bart to the Future.png|200px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Bart to the Future.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|243}}
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{{TB|243 - 17}}
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{{TB|"[[Bart to the Future]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Bart to the Future]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|March 19, 2000}}
 
{{TB|March 19, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Michael Marcantel]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Michael Marcantel]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Dan Greaney]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Dan Greaney]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF13}}
 
{{TB|BABF13}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|While visiting an Indian casino with his family, Bart encounters an Indian who foretells of his future. Bart learns that in the future he is a ne'er-do-well musician with Ralph Wiggum as a room mate. He goes to see Lisa to borrow money, but Lisa has her own problems, being the newly-elected President of the United States and facing a tax crisis.|7}}
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{{TCsT|While visiting a [[Caesar's Pow-Wow Casino|Indian casino]] with his family, [[Bart]] encounters a [[Tribal Chief]] who foretells his future. Bart learns that in the future he is a struggling musician with [[Ralph Wiggum]] as a roommate, and [[Lisa]] is the newly elected President of the [[United States]].|7|color=white}}
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Barney helicopter.png|200px]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Barney helicopter.png|250px]]}}
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{{TB|244}}
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{{TB|244 - 18}}
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{{TB|"[[Days of Wine and D'oh'ses]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Days of Wine and D'oh'ses]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|April 9, 2000}}
 
{{TB|April 9, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Neil Affleck]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Neil Affleck]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Deb Lacusta]] and [[Dan Castellaneta]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Deb Lacusta]] and [[Dan Castellaneta]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF14}}
 
{{TB|BABF14}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|After seeing a videotape of himself intoxicated, Barney turns over a new leaf and goes the sober route. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa learn the ups and downs of photography in a contest held by the local telephone company.|7}}
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{{TCsT|After seeing a videotape of himself intoxicated, [[Barney]] turns over a new leaf and becomes sober. Meanwhile, [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] attempt to win a photography contest held by the [[Springfield Bell|local telephone company]].|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:Kill the Alligator and Run.png|200px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Kill the Alligator and Run.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|245}}
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{{TB|245 - 19}}
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{{TB|"[[Kill the Alligator and Run]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Kill the Alligator and Run]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|April 30, 2000}}
 
{{TB|April 30, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Jen Kamerman]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Jen Kamerman]]}}
 
{{TB|[[John Swartzwelder]]}}
 
{{TB|[[John Swartzwelder]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF16}}
 
{{TB|BABF16}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|Homer is suffering from insomnia due to stress. In an attempt to heal, the family takes a vacation to Florida. Little do they know, it is spring break when they arrive. After Homer accidentally kills the beloved town alligator, the family must go into hiding to avoid being arrested.|7}}
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{{TCsT|[[Homer]] is suffering from insomnia due to stress, so the family takes a vacation to [[Florida]]. However, they do not realize that it is spring break when they arrive. After Homer accidentally kills the [[Captain Jack|beloved town alligator]], the family must go into hiding to avoid being arrested.
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Diedrich Bader]] as the [[sheriff]], [[Joe C.]] as {{Ch|Joe C.|himself}}, [[Robert Evans]] as {{Ch|Robert Evans|himself}}, [[Kid Rock]] as {{Ch|Kid Rock|himself}}, and [[Charlie Rose]] as {{Ch|Charlie Rose|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:Last Tap Dance in Springfield promo.png|200px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Last Tap Dance in Springfield promo.png|200px]]}}
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{{TB|246}}
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{{TB|246 - 20}}
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{{TB|"[[Last Tap Dance in Springfield]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Last Tap Dance in Springfield]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|May 7, 2000}}
 
{{TB|May 7, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Nancy Kruse]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Nancy Kruse]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Julie Thacker]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Julie Thacker]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF15}}
 
{{TB|BABF15}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|After seeing "Tango de la Muerto" at the local theatre, Lisa is inspired to learn the art of the dance, tutored by none other than former child actress Little Miss Vicky Valentine. Meanwhile, Homer decides to increase his visual acuity with laser eye surgery.|7}}
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{{TCsT|After seeing "[[Tango de la Muerte]]" at the local theater, [[Lisa]] is inspired to learn the art of the dance, tutored by former child actress Lil' [[Vicki Valentine]]. Meanwhile, [[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] cause devastation at the [[Springfield Mall]].|7|color=white}}
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Mad marge4.png|200px]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge.png|250px]]}}
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{{TB|247}}
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{{TB|247 - 21}}
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{{TB|"[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|May 14, 2000}}
 
{{TB|May 14, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Larry Doyle]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Larry Doyle]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF18}}
 
{{TB|BABF18}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|When Marge forces Otto to choose between rock 'n' roll and his bride to be, Marge quickly finds herself playing hostess to a now-single Becky. But when Becky's attempt to earn her keep upstages Marge's own homemaking abilities, Marge quickly finds herself losing her mind.|7}}
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{{TCsT|When [[Marge]] forces [[Otto]] to choose between rock 'n' roll and his bride-to-be, Marge quickly finds herself playing hostess to a now-single {{ap|Becky|It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge}}. But when Becky's attempt to earn her keep upstages Marge's own homemaking abilities, Marge quickly finds herself losing her mind.
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Parker Posey]] as {{ap|Becky|It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge}}.|7|color=white}}
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Behind the Laughter.png|200px]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Behind the Laughter.png|250px]]}}
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{{TB|248}}
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{{TB|248 - 22}}
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{{TB|"[[Behind the Laughter]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Behind the Laughter]]"'''}}
 
{{TB|May 21, 2000}}
 
{{TB|May 21, 2000}}
 
{{TB|[[Mark Kirkland]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Mark Kirkland]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Tim Long]], [[George Meyer]], [[Mike Scully]] and [[Matt Selman]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Tim Long]], [[George Meyer]], [[Mike Scully]] and [[Matt Selman]]}}
 
{{TB|BABF19}}
 
{{TB|BABF19}}
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{{TCsT|color=white|In the style of VH1 show "Behind the Music", this documentary takes us back to the beginning of the show. We see Homer's shoddily directed 'pilot' episode, before Homer becomes addicted to prescription drugs, Marge makes bizarre business investments, and Bart goes to rehab. The show is put on hiatus after the family split up, and Lisa writes a book about her ordeal. A phony awards show manages to reunite the Simpsons.|7}}
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{{TCsT|"Behind the Laughter" takes a behind-the-scenes look at [[The Simpsons]]. We see [[Homer]]'s shoddily directed pilot episode before he becomes addicted to prescription drugs, [[Marge]] makes bizarre business investments, and [[Bart]] goes to rehab. The show is put on hiatus after the family splits up, and [[Lisa]] writes a book about her ordeal.
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Jim Forbes]] as the narrator and [[Willie Nelson]] as {{Ch|Willie Nelson|himself}}.<br>[[Buzz Aldrin]] as {{Ch|Buzz Aldrin|himself}}, [[Gary Coleman]] as {{Ch|Gary Coleman|himself}}, [[Stephen Hawking]] as {{Ch|Stephen Hawking|himself}}, [[Tom Kite]] as {{Ch|Tom Kite|himself}}, and [[Butch Patrick]] as {{Ch|Butch Patrick|himself}} (all via archive footage).|7|color=white}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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== Script covers ==
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<gallery>
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File:AABF19_Script.jpg
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File:AABF23 Script.jpg
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File:BABF09 Script.jpg
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File:BABF14 Script.jpg
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File:BABF13 Script.jpg
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File:BABF15 Script.jpg
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File:BABF16 Script.jpg
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</gallery>
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== References ==
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{{Reflist}}
  
 
{{Seasons}}
 
{{Seasons}}
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[[Category:Season 11| ]]
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[[Category:Broadcast seasons|11]]
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[[Category:1999]]
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Season 11
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Season Information
No. of episodes: 22
Original run: September 26, 1999 - May 21, 2000
Showrunner(s): Mike Scully
George Meyer
Al Jean
DVD boxset: The Complete Eleventh Season
Previous season: Next season:
Season 10 Season 12

Season 11 is the eleventh broadcast season of The Simpsons. It originally ran on Fox from September 26, 1999, with "Beyond Blunderdome", to May 21, 2000, with "Behind the Laughter". The season was mostly made up of production season BABF episodes, with four rollover episodes from production season AABF also airing. Mike Scully served as the showrunner for most of the season, with George Meyer and Al Jean also serving as showrunners for BABF01 and BABF19.

Awards[edit]

Award Episode Crew Result
28th Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Primetime or Late Night Animated Television Program[1] N/A N/A Won
British Comedy Award for Best International Comedy TV Show[2] N/A N/A
Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Comedy[3] N/A N/A Nominated
52nd Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program[4] "Behind the Laughter" Larina Adamson, Lolee Aries, James L. Brooks, Larry Doyle, John Frink, Dan Greaney, Matt Groening, Ron Hauge, Al Jean, Mark Kirkland, Rob LaZebnik, Tim Long, Tom Martin, Ian Maxtone-Graham, George Meyer, Frank Mula, Carolyn Omine, Don Payne, Bonita Pietila, David Pritchard, Richard Raynis, Jim Reardon, Richard Sakai, Mike Scully, Matt Selman, Sam Simon, Denise Sirkot, Julie Thacker, Michael Wolf Won
28th Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Television Production Alf Clausen

Episodes[edit]

Picture # Title Original airdate Directed by Written by Prod. code
Beyond Blunderdome promo.png 227 - 1 "Beyond Blunderdome" September 26, 1999 Steven Dean Moore Mike Scully AABF23
Homer and Marge get to go to a preview screening of Mel Gibson's latest film, and everyone but Homer loves it. After reading his response card, Mel shows up at the Simpsons' house and asks him to help make the movie good.

Guest starring: Jack Burns as Edward Christian and Mel Gibson as himself.

Brother's Little Helper.png 228 - 2 "Brother's Little Helper" October 3, 1999 Mark Kirkland George Meyer AABF22
After Bart continually acts up in school, Principal Skinner recommends to Marge and Homer that Bart take some behavior medication. The drug initially shows promise, but it quickly alters Bart's psyche and turns him into a paranoid conspiracy theorist.

Guest starring: Mark McGwire as himself.

Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner promo.png 229 - 3 "Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?" October 24, 1999 Nancy Kruse Al Jean AABF21
Homer gets the perfect side job when he becomes the chief restaurant critic for The Springfield Shopper newspaper. However, Homer earns the wrath of every restaurant owner in Springfield, and they join together in a plot to kill him.

Guest starring: Ed Asner as the Lifeways editor.

Treehouse x title.png 230 - 4 "Treehouse of Horror X" October 31, 1999 Pete Michels Donick Cary, Tim Long and Ron Hauge BABF01
In "I Know What You Diddily-Iddly-Did", the family runs over and believes that they've killed Ned Flanders. In "Desperately Xeeking Xena", Bart and Lisa become superheroes Stretch Dude and Clobber Girl. In "Life's a Glitch, Then You Die", the Y2K virus destroys the world.

Guest starring: Tom Arnold as himself, Dick Clark as himself, and Lucy Lawless as herself.

E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt).png 231 - 5 "E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)" November 7, 1999 Bob Anderson Ian Maxtone-Graham AABF19
Homer begins challenging everyone around him to duels after seeing it happen in a film, but an old-fashioned Colonel takes him up on his dare. Unable to get out of the contest with the Colonel, Homer and his family flee to the country, where they become farmers. Farm life is difficult until Homer creates a new crop called Tomacco.

Guest starring: The B-52s as "Glove Slap" performers and Frank Welker as barnyard animals.

Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder promo.png 232 - 6 "Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder" November 14, 1999 Mike B. Anderson Al Jean BABF02
Homer blows off work and goes bowling, where he bowls a perfect 300 game and becomes a local celebrity. But when his fleeting fame begins to fade, he finds little comfort in anything. Suicidal thoughts and a brush with death lead him to spend more time with Maggie.

Guest starring: Ron Howard as himself, Penn Jillette as himself, Nancy O'Dell as herself, Pat O'Brien as himself, and Teller as himself.

Eight Misbehavin' promo.png 233 - 7 "Eight Misbehavin'" November 21, 1999 Steven Dean Moore Matt Selman BABF03
Apu's wife Manjula gives birth to octuplets. Everyone in Springfield soon pitches in to help, but when they stop, the Nahasapeemapetilons look to Larry Kidkill and the Springfield Zoo for help.

Guest starring: Jan Hooks as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon, Garry Marshall as Larry Kidkill, Butch Patrick as himself, and Frank Welker as animals.

Take My Wife, Sleaze.png 234 - 8 "Take My Wife, Sleaze" November 28, 1999 Neil Affleck John Swartzwelder BABF05
Homer and Marge win a motorcycle in a dance contest. Homer decides to form his own motorcycle gang called "Hell's Satans". However, the name turns out to belong to another, more dangerous motorcycle gang.

Guest starring: John Goodman as Meathook, Jan Hooks as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon, Jay North as himself, NRBQ as themselves, and Henry Winkler as Ramrod.

Grift of the Magi promo.png 235 - 9 "Grift of the Magi" December 19, 1999 Matthew Nastuk Tom Martin BABF07
After stealing ideas from the children of Springfield Elementary, Kid First Industries releases a new toy, the Funzo. However, when it turns out the Funzos are programmed to destroy all other toys, it's up to Homer to save the town.

Guest starring: Clarence Clemons as the narrator, Gary Coleman as himself, Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony, and Tim Robbins as Jim Hope.

Homer bart leprosy.png 236 - 10 "Little Big Mom" January 9, 2000 Mark Kirkland Carolyn Omine BABF04
After suffering an accident at a local skiing attraction, Marge relinquishes control of the household to the next-most responsible member of the family, Lisa. Irritated at Homer and Bart's behavior, Lisa tricks them into believing they have leprosy.

Guest starring: Elwood Edwards as the virtual doctor.

Faith Off promo.png 237 - 11 "Faith Off" January 16, 2000 Nancy Kruse Frank Mula BABF06
Bart becomes a faith healer after seeing Brother Faith's Revival and removing a bucket stuck on Homer's head. Meanwhile, Homer prepares for the homecoming football game with his college nerd friends.

Guest starring: Don Cheadle as Brother Faith and Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony.

The Mansion Family promo.png 238 - 12 "The Mansion Family" January 23, 2000 Michael Polcino John Swartzwelder BABF08
After receiving an award for oldest citizen of Springfield, Mr. Burns checks into the Mayo Clinic, leaving the Simpsons in charge of his luxurious mansion. Enjoying the temporary lifestyle, Homer decides to throw a party on Burns' yacht

Guest starring: Britney Spears as herself.

Saddlesore Galactica.png 239 - 13 "Saddlesore Galactica" February 6, 2000 Lance Kramer Tim Long BABF09
Homer and Bart adopt an abandoned racehorse named Duncan, and Bart becomes his jockey. However, the other jockeys become annoyed at Duncan and Bart being sore winners.

Guest starring: Bachman-Turner Overdrive as themselves and Trevor Denman as himself.

Alone Again, Natura-Diddily.png 240 - 14 "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily" February 13, 2000 Jim Reardon Ian Maxtone-Graham BABF10
When Maude Flanders dies in a freak accident, Homer takes it upon himself to help Ned rebuild his life and gets him back into the dating game. After several unsuccessful dates, Ned walks into church and finds himself interested in the lead singer of a Christian rock band.

Guest starring: Shawn Colvin as Rachel Jordan.

Misionary Impossible.png 241 - 15 "Missionary: Impossible" February 20, 2000 Steven Dean Moore Ron Hauge BABF11
To get away from a PBS mob, Homer becomes a missionary on a remote, tropical island, Microatia, where he attempts to help the natives become more civilized. However, he quickly finds that his efforts are making things worse.

Guest starring: Betty White as herself.

Pygmoelian promo.png 242 - 16 "Pygmoelian" February 27, 2000 Mark Kirkland Larry Doyle BABF12
When Moe realizes that everyone thinks he's ugly, he decides to get a facelift and becomes handsome. When he goes to confront the producers of It Never Ends, who once rejected him for a role as he was too ugly, seeing his new face makes them change their tune and hire him for a lead role.
Bart to the Future.png 243 - 17 "Bart to the Future" March 19, 2000 Michael Marcantel Dan Greaney BABF13
While visiting a Indian casino with his family, Bart encounters a Tribal Chief who foretells his future. Bart learns that in the future he is a struggling musician with Ralph Wiggum as a roommate, and Lisa is the newly elected President of the United States.
Barney helicopter.png 244 - 18 "Days of Wine and D'oh'ses" April 9, 2000 Neil Affleck Deb Lacusta and Dan Castellaneta BABF14
After seeing a videotape of himself intoxicated, Barney turns over a new leaf and becomes sober. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa attempt to win a photography contest held by the local telephone company.
Kill the Alligator and Run.png 245 - 19 "Kill the Alligator and Run" April 30, 2000 Jen Kamerman John Swartzwelder BABF16
Homer is suffering from insomnia due to stress, so the family takes a vacation to Florida. However, they do not realize that it is spring break when they arrive. After Homer accidentally kills the beloved town alligator, the family must go into hiding to avoid being arrested.

Guest starring: Diedrich Bader as the sheriff, Joe C. as himself, Robert Evans as himself, Kid Rock as himself, and Charlie Rose as himself.

Last Tap Dance in Springfield promo.png 246 - 20 "Last Tap Dance in Springfield" May 7, 2000 Nancy Kruse Julie Thacker BABF15
After seeing "Tango de la Muerte" at the local theater, Lisa is inspired to learn the art of the dance, tutored by former child actress Lil' Vicki Valentine. Meanwhile, Bart and Milhouse cause devastation at the Springfield Mall.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge.png 247 - 21 "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge" May 14, 2000 Steven Dean Moore Larry Doyle BABF18
When Marge forces Otto to choose between rock 'n' roll and his bride-to-be, Marge quickly finds herself playing hostess to a now-single Becky. But when Becky's attempt to earn her keep upstages Marge's own homemaking abilities, Marge quickly finds herself losing her mind.

Guest starring: Parker Posey as Becky.

Behind the Laughter.png 248 - 22 "Behind the Laughter" May 21, 2000 Mark Kirkland Tim Long, George Meyer, Mike Scully and Matt Selman BABF19
"Behind the Laughter" takes a behind-the-scenes look at The Simpsons. We see Homer's shoddily directed pilot episode before he becomes addicted to prescription drugs, Marge makes bizarre business investments, and Bart goes to rehab. The show is put on hiatus after the family splits up, and Lisa writes a book about her ordeal.

Guest starring: Jim Forbes as the narrator and Willie Nelson as himself.
Buzz Aldrin as himself, Gary Coleman as himself, Stephen Hawking as himself, Tom Kite as himself, and Butch Patrick as himself (all via archive footage).


Script covers[edit]

  • AABF19 Script.jpg
  • AABF23 Script.jpg
  • BABF09 Script.jpg
  • BABF14 Script.jpg
  • BABF13 Script.jpg
  • BABF15 Script.jpg
  • BABF16 Script.jpg

References[edit]

  1. ↑ The Annie Awards - "Legacy: 28th Annual Annie Award Nominees and Winners (2000)" (archived on Wayback Machine)
  2. ↑ British Comedy Awards - "Past Winners 2000"
  3. ↑ Awards & Winners - "2000 Teen Choice Awards"
  4. ↑ Television Academy - "Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming One Hour or Less) – 2000"


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