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| − | "'''The Man Who Came to Be Dinner'''" is the tenth episode of [[season 26]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the five hundred sixty-second episode overall. It originally aired on January 4, [[2015]]. The episode was written by [[Al Jean]] and [[David Mirkin]] and directed by [[David Silverman]]. | + | "'''The Man Who Came to Be Dinner'''" is the tenth episode of [[Season 26|broadcast season 26]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the five hundred sixty-second episode overall. It originally aired on January 4, [[2015]]. The episode was written by [[Al Jean]] and [[David Mirkin]] and directed by [[David Silverman]]. |
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| − | The episode was originally scheduled to air on May 19, [[2013]] as the finale of [[season 24]], but was replaced by "[[Dangers on a Train]]";<ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20130502fox01/ The Futon Critic]</ref> so as a result, the production code is much older than the rest of season 26. | + | The episode was originally scheduled to air on May 19, [[2013]] as the finale of [[Season 24|broadcast season 24]], but was replaced by "[[Dangers on a Train]]";<ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20130502fox01/ The Futon Critic]</ref> so as a result, the production code is much older than the rest of season 26. |
The explanation for the episode being delayed was explained on [[Twitter]] by [[Al Jean]] on December 31, [[2014]] and later by writer David Mirkin on January 3, 2015. Both said the episode was explored as a second ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'' option.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/550368001590308864 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/DaveMirkin/status/551438272845467648 David Mirkin's Twitter]</ref> | The explanation for the episode being delayed was explained on [[Twitter]] by [[Al Jean]] on December 31, [[2014]] and later by writer David Mirkin on January 3, 2015. Both said the episode was explored as a second ''[[The Simpsons Movie]]'' option.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/550368001590308864 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/DaveMirkin/status/551438272845467648 David Mirkin's Twitter]</ref> | ||
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This episode is considered non-canon and the events featured do not relate to the series and therefore may not have actually happened/existed.
The reason behind this decision is: The Simpson family are abducted by aliens. If you dispute this, please bring it up on the episode's talk page. |
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Episode Information
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"The Man Who Came to Be Dinner" is the tenth episode of broadcast season 26 of The Simpsons and the five hundred sixty-second episode overall. It originally aired on January 4, 2015. The episode was written by Al Jean and David Mirkin and directed by David Silverman.
Synopsis
- "During a trip to Dizzneeland, the Simpsons board the wrong ride, Rocket to Your Doom, and are transported through the galaxy to Kang and Kodos' home planet. They are held captive at the local zoo, and the inhabitants decide to eat Homer."
Production
The episode was originally scheduled to air on May 19, 2013 as the finale of broadcast season 24, but was replaced by "Dangers on a Train";[1] so as a result, the production code is much older than the rest of season 26.
The explanation for the episode being delayed was explained on Twitter by Al Jean on December 31, 2014 and later by writer David Mirkin on January 3, 2015. Both said the episode was explored as a second The Simpsons Movie option.[2][3]
Script cover for the Episode
Reception
The episode was viewed by a total of 10.51 million viewers, so it is, as of January 2015, the most watched episode from Season 26.[4]
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Gallery
Coming January 4
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