The Simpsons season 12
| The Simpsons Season 12 | |
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| Season 12 | |
| File:Simpsons s12.png The Simpsons Season 12 DVD | |
| No. of episodes | 21 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | November 1, 2000 – May 20, 2001 |
| Season chronology | |
The Simpsons' 12th season (November 2000 - May 2001) began on Wednesday, November 1, 2000 with "Treehouse of Horror XI". The season contains four hold over episodes from the season 11 (BABF) production line.
Production
The season's executive producer was once again Mike Scully, in his last season as executive producer. He later returned to the series in season fourteen as a writer and executive producer for the episode "How I Spent My Strummer Vacation".
Don Payne, John Frink and Bob Bendetson began writing for the series, while Larry Doyle, Julie Thacker and Tom Martin left the series. Rob LaZebnik received his first sole writing credit for the episode "Homer vs. Dignity". LaZebnik would not get a writing credit for another episode until the 20th season, where he was credited for writing "Father Knows Worst". Shaun Cashman received his sole directing credit on the series this season (for the 250th episode "A Tale of Two Springfields"), while Neil Affleck received his final directorial credit (also for the controversial episode "Homer vs. Dignity").
The season began with the annual Treehouse of Horror episode, beginning a practice of starting the season with the episodes, as well as airing the episodes shortly after Halloween in November, due to Fox’s coverage of the World Series. This season brought back Sideshow Bob, who had not been seen since the season eight episode “Brother From Another Series”. Ian Maxtone-Graham's episode "Tennis the Menace" became the second episode of the series to be animated using digital ink and paint, which hasn't been used since the season seven episode "Radioactive Man" and would not be used again (this time on a permanent basis) until the 14th season.
Tom Gammill & Max Pross have been promoted to produce this season. As of 2009, Gammill & Pross are still credited as such, along with David Mirkin. Mike Reiss (Al Jean's former writing partner) returned to the writing staff as a producer.
List of episodes
| # | Original title | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate | Prod. code |
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| 249–01 | "Treehouse of Horror XI" | Matthew Nastuk | Rob LaZebnik, Don Payne (with John Frink), and Carolyn Omine | November 1, 2000 | BABF21 |
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G-G-Ghost D-D-Dad – Homer dies after eating broccoli and must do one good deed in order to get into heaven. Scary Tales Can Come True – In a mixed parody of many Grimm's Fairy Tales, peasant children Bart and Lisa are sent to live in the woods, where they inadvertently set up Goldilocks to be killed by the Three Bears and meet a witch with a gingerbread house. Night of the Dolphin – Dolphins take over the world after Lisa frees their leader from an aquatic animal park. | |||||
| 250–02 | "A Tale of Two Springfields" | Shaun Cashman | John Swartzwelder | November 5, 2000 | BABF20 |
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While calling Animal Control over a badger taking residence in Santa's Little Helper's doghouse, Homer discovers that Springfield has two different area codes--and ends up leading a revolt that splits the town in two. 250th episode. Guest star: The Who | |||||
| 251–03 | "Insane Clown Poppy" | Bob Anderson | John Frink and Don Payne | November 12, 2000 | BABF17 |
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During an outdoor book fair, Krusty finds out he has a daughter (from a one-night stand with a female soldier who fought in the Gulf War), but loses her trust after gambling away her violin to Fat Tony, prompting Homer and Krusty to retrieve it. Guest stars: Drew Barrymore, Amy Tan, Stephen King, John Updike, Joe Mantegna and Jay Mohr | |||||
| 252–04 | "Lisa the Tree Hugger" | Steven Dean Moore | Matt Selman | November 19, 2000 | CABF01 |
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Lisa falls in love with the leader of a militant environmentalist group and tries to impress him by living in Springfield's oldest tree in order to keep it from being cut down. Guest star: Joshua Jackson | |||||
| 253–05 | "Homer vs. Dignity" | Neil Affleck | Rob LaZebnik | November 26, 2000 | CABF04 |
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When the Simpsons once again have financial problems, Mr. Burns pays Homer to play pranks on others and humiliate himself in public. Meanwhile, Smithers creates a Malibu Stacy-themed musical. Guest star: Leeza Gibbons | |||||
| 254–06 | "The Computer Wore Menace Shoes" | Mark Kirkland | John Swartzwelder | December 3, 2000 | CABF02 |
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Homer creates his own website and uses it to spread gossip, but gets sent to a weird island where people who know too much are imprisoned after Homer starts writing conspiracy theories about flu shots. Guest star: Patrick McGoohan | |||||
| 255–07 | "The Great Money Caper" | Michael Polcino | Carolyn Omine | December 10, 2000 | CABF03 |
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Homer and Bart become father-son scam artists (after Bart is given money out of pity when Homer won't take him home), but the joke's on them when the rest of the town plays an even bigger prank on them. Guest stars: Edward Norton and Robbie Krieger | |||||
| 256–08 | "Skinner's Sense of Snow" | Lance Kramer | Tim Long | December 17, 2000 | CABF06 |
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A snowstorm traps the kids inside Springfield Elementary, with the kids overthrowing Principal Skinner when he uses his Army skills to control the students. Meanwhile, Homer tries to rescue the children--using Flanders' car. | |||||
| 257–09 | "HOMR" | Mike B. Anderson | Al Jean | January 7, 2001 | BABF22 |
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While working as a human guinea pig (to pay off the family's lost savings after making a bad investment), Homer discovers the root cause of his subnormal intelligence: a crayon that was lodged in his brain ever since he was a kid. He decides to have it removed to increase his IQ, but discovers that being smart does not necessarily equal being happy. | |||||
| 258–10 | "Pokey Mom" | Bob Anderson | Tom Martin | January 14, 2001 | CABF05 |
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Marge tries to rehabilitate a convict with remarkable artistic talent. Meanwhile, Homer uses a trash can to fix people's spines. Guest stars: Michael Keaton, Charles Napier, Robert Schimmel and Bruce Vilanch | |||||
| 259–11 | "Worst Episode Ever" | Matthew Nastuk | Larry Doyle | February 4, 2001 | CABF08 |
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Bart and Milhouse are banned from The Android Dungeon after stopping The Comic Book Guy from buying a box of priceless Star Wars memorabilia for $5, but are hired as his replacements when the Comic Book Guy has a heart attack and is advised to leave his job in order to make friends. Guest star: Tom Savini | |||||
| 260–12 | "Tennis the Menace" | Jen Kamerman | Ian Maxtone-Graham | February 11, 2001 | CABF07 |
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The Simpsons build a tennis court in their backyard, but Homer's inferior tennis ability makes them the laughingstock of the town, while Bart shines as a natural. Guest stars: Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Venus Williams and Serena Williams | |||||
| 261–13 | "Day of the Jackanapes" | Michael Marcantel | Al Jean | February 18, 2001 | CABF10 |
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Krusty announces his retirement due to interference from network executives and the growing popularity of the big-money game show "Me Wantee", but when Krusty reveals to Sideshow Bob that all of the episodes featuring him have been erased, Sideshow Bob uses Krusty's biggest fan (Bart) to murder him during Krusty's farewell show. Guest stars: Kelsey Grammer and Gary Coleman | |||||
| 262–14 | "New Kids on the Blecch" | Steven Dean Moore | Tim Long | February 25, 2001 | CABF12 |
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A music producer selects Bart, Nelson, Milhouse and Ralph to be members of the next hit boy band, who record subliminal songs about joining the Navy. Guest star: *NSYNC | |||||
| 263–15 | "Hungry, Hungry Homer" | Nancy Kruse | John Swartzwelder | March 4, 2001 | CABF09 |
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Homer becomes a Good Samaritan after discovering the simple joys of helping people in need -- which is put to the test when he goes on a hunger strike after the owner of the Springfield Isotopes attempts to discredit him when Homer stumbles on his plot to discreetly move the team to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Guest star: Stacy Keach | |||||
| 264–16 | "Bye Bye Nerdie" | Lauren MacMullan | John Frink and Don Payne | March 11, 2001 | CABF11 |
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When Lisa becomes the target of a female bully, Lisa discovers a scientific reason as to why bullies pick on nerds. Meanwhile, Homer goes into the baby-proofing business, which is threatening the businesses of pediatricians and greeting card salesmen. Guest star: Kathy Griffin | |||||
| 265–17 | "Simpson Safari" | Mark Kirkland | John Swartzwelder | April 1, 2001 | CABF13 |
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When the Simpsons run out of food thanks to a bag boy strike, the family finds an old box of animal crackers with a sweepstakes that sends The Simpsons to Africa. | |||||
| 266–18 | "Trilogy of Error" | Mike B. Anderson | Matt Selman | April 29, 2001 | CABF14 |
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Homer's rush to the hospital to reattach his thumb, Lisa's rush to school to win the science fair, and Bart's run-in with an illegal fireworks scheme are interconnected in a parody of "Go" and "Run, Lola, Run". Guest star: Frankie Muniz | |||||
| 267–19 | "I'm Goin' to Praiseland" | Chuck Sheetz | Julie Thacker | May 6, 2001 | CABF15 |
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After finding a sketchbook belonging to his late wife Maude, Ned Flanders opens a Bible-themed amusement park to honor her memory. Guest star: Shawn Colvin | |||||
| 268–20 | "Children of a Lesser Clod" | Michael Polcino | Al Jean | May 13, 2001 | CABF16 |
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After spraining his knee during a basketball game, Homer begins taking care of the neighborhood kids to cure his boredom, prompting jealousy from Bart and Lisa, who feel that Homer is giving the kids the attention they never had. | |||||
| 269–21 | "Simpsons Tall Tales" | Bob Anderson | John Frink (with Don Payne), Bob Bendetson, and Matt Selman | May 20, 2001 | CABF17 |
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When Homer refuses to pay a five dollar airport tax to fly to Delaware, the family is forced to ride in a livestock car of a train instead. There they meet a singing hobo who tells three tall tales:
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DVD release
| ...The Complete Twelfth Season... | ||||
| Set Details[1] | Special Features[1] | |||
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| Release Dates | ||||
| Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 4 | ||
| August 18, 2009 | September 28, 2009[2] | September 2, 2009[3] | ||
References
- ^ a b c d e "Release Date Finally Revealed for the Long-Awaited 12th Season DVDs!". TVShowsOnDVD. 2009-05-20. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ^ "Release Date For Season 12 on Amazon.co.uk!". Amazon. 2009-05-20. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
- ^ "Simpsons, The - The 12th Season: Collector's Edition (4 Disc Box Set) @ EzyDVD". EzyDVD. 2009-05-26. Retrieved 2009-05-26.
External links
- Season 12 at The Simpsons.com
