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The Simpsons
Season 13
DVD cover featuring Ralph Wiggum
No. of episodes22
Release
Original networkFox
Original releaseNovember 6, 2001 (2001-11-06) –
May 22, 2002 (2002-05-22)
Season chronology
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Season 12
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Season 14
List of episodes

The Simpsons' thirteenth season originally aired on the Fox network between November 6, 2001 and May 22, 2002 and consists of 22 episodes. The show runner for the thirteenth production season was Al Jean who executive-produced 17 episodes. Mike Scully executive-produced the remaining five, which were all hold-overs that were produced for the previous season. The Simpsons is an animated series about a working-class family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional city of Springfield, and lampoons American culture, society, television and many aspects of the human condition.

The season won an Annie Award for Best Animated Television Production, and was nominated for several other awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Writers Guild of America Awards, and an Environmental Media Award. The Simpsons ranked 30th in the season ratings with an average viewership of 12.4 million viewers. It was the second-highest-rated show on Fox after Malcolm in the Middle.[1] Season 13 was released on DVD in Region 1 on August 24, 2010, Region 2 on September 20, 2010, and Region 4 on December 1, 2010.

Production

Mike Scully served as executive producer for the show for seasons nine to twelve. Five of the episodes produced for season 12 were held over and aired as part of the thirteenth season.[2] He left the show following season 12 and was replaced by Al Jean. Jean was one of the original writers for The Simpsons, and served as executive producer of the third and fourth seasons with Mike Reiss before leaving the show in 1993. Jean returned full-time to The Simpsons during the tenth season (1998),[3] this time without Reiss.[4] Jean called it "a great job with a lot of responsibility," and cited "the fact that people love it so much" as "great."[5]

Writers credited with episodes in the thirteenth season included Joel H. Cohen, John Frink, Don Payne, Carolyn Omine, George Meyer, Mike Scully, Dana Gould, John Swartzwelder, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Matt Selman, Tim Long, Jon Vitti, Matt Warburton, Deb Lacusta and cast member Dan Castellaneta. Freelance writers included Bill Freiberger. Animation directors included Bob Anderson, Mike B. Anderson, Mark Kirkland, Jen Kamerman, Lance Kramer, Nancy Kruse, Lauren MacMullan, Michael Marcantel, Pete Michels, Steven Dean Moore, Matthew Nastuk, Michael Polcino, Jim Reardon and Chuck Sheetz.

The main cast consisted of Dan Castellaneta (Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Krusty the Clown among others), Julie Kavner (Marge Simpson), Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson, Ralph Wiggum, Nelson Muntz), Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson), Hank Azaria (Moe Szyslak, Apu, Chief Wiggum, among others) and Harry Shearer (Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, Principal Skinner, among others).[6] Other cast members included Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel), Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten, among others), Tress MacNeille (Agnes Skinner, among others), Russi Taylor (Martin Prince) and Karl Wiedergott (additional characters).[6]

Release

Critical reception

Some critics felt season 13 was an improvement over the previous Scully seasons.[7][8] DVDDizzy rhetorically asked how the season "stand[s] up for someone just looking to jump into a full, semi-recent year of episodes", answering "Pretty darn well". It explained "Nearly everything that makes "The Simpsons" what it is can be found here. Most important is the large cast of Springfield residents used to perfection...Clearly, real thought and lots of it goes into each episode's creation", and added "it's almost miraculous how fresh and sharp "The Simpsons" remains in its thirteenth year on air". The site explained "Not every moment here is brilliant. After a rocky start, the season really hits its groove a few episodes in. Even though jokes don't always land, there are guaranteed to be at least a few amusing moments per episode. The stylings haven't changed all that much. There are tasteful homages and cultural references, including loving parodies of classic movies, television, and literature [and] as usual, tons of famous guest stars lend their voices, some as themselves and others as fictional characters".[9] Adam Rayner of WhatCulture wrote that "Season thirteen represents a time when the show was clinging to the classic humour that was derived from situations that were rooted in a reality—albeit a heightened reality—which could happen to you and your family, while slowly descending into the surreal and farcical."[10] Matt Wheeldon of GoodFilmGuide said "the 13th Season another solid, and fairly memorable, effort from the world's best loved cartoon; even if it isn't the be all and end all of Simpsons cartooning.[11] DVD Talk's Ryan Keefer gave a season 3.5/5 stars and said "While Jean might not have brought things to previous glory, he certainly righted the ship in Season 13."[7] Blu-Ray.com gave season 13 a 3.5/5 and Casey Broadwater's sentiment was "The hit-to-miss ratio is much better here than in the previous three seasons, and while the episodes are never quite as hilarious as the Simpsons of old—from way back in the early 1990s—season 13 does mark a turning point for the series." Ron Martin of 411 Mania was more critical giving the season a 6.5/10. Part of the verdict was "Season 13 is representative of the chaotic scatterbrained nature the show would take on from here on out."[12] Casey Burchby of DVD Talk gave the season a 3/5 and wrote "the thirteenth season is further proof of the regrettable change in comic tone that the series took on in the early part of the last decade."[13]

Awards and nominations

See also: List of awards and nominations received by The Simpsons

In 2002, The Simpsons won its eleventh consecutive Annie Award for Best Animated Television Production.[14]

"She of Little Faith" was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming less than One Hour). The song "Ode to Branson" from "The Old Man and the Key" by Alf Clausen and Jon Vitti was nominated for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music and Lyrics.[15] "Brawl in the Family" was nominated for the Environmental Media Award for Best Television Episodic Comedy.[16] Three episodes were nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award in the animation category: "Blame It on Lisa" (written by Bob Bendetson), "The Bart Wants What It Wants" (written by John Frink and Don Payne) and "Jaws Wired Shut" (written by Matt Selman). The award was won by the Futurama episode "Godfellas".[17] It marked the only time since the introduction of the category that a show other than The Simpsons won the award.[18]

In 2003, the show was the first and only animated program to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award, for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, which it lost to Curb Your Enthusiasm.[19]

Episodes

See also: List of The Simpsons episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
2701"Treehouse of Horror XII"Jim ReardonJoel H. Cohen
John Frink & Don Payne
Carolyn Omine		November 6, 2001 (2001-11-06)CABF1913
2712"The Parent Rap"Mark KirklandGeorge Meyer & Mike ScullyNovember 11, 2001 (2001-11-11)CABF2214.9
2723"Homer the Moe"Jen KamermanDana GouldNovember 18, 2001 (2001-11-18)CABF2014.4
2734"A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love"Lance KramerJohn SwartzwelderDecember 2, 2001 (2001-12-02)CABF1813.4
2745"The Blunder Years"Steven Dean MooreIan Maxtone-GrahamDecember 9, 2001 (2001-12-09)CABF2112.9
2756"She of Little Faith"Steven Dean MooreBill FreibergerDecember 16, 2001 (2001-12-16)DABF0213.2
2767"Brawl in the Family"Matthew NastukJoel H. CohenJanuary 6, 2002 (2002-01-06)DABF0111.8
2778"Sweets and Sour Marge"Mark KirklandCarolyn OmineJanuary 20, 2002 (2002-01-20)DABF0312.3
2789"Jaws Wired Shut"Nancy KruseMatt SelmanJanuary 27, 2002 (2002-01-27)DABF0514.2
27910"Half-Decent Proposal"Lauren MacMullanTim LongFebruary 10, 2002 (2002-02-10)DABF0413.2
28011"The Bart Wants What It Wants"Michael PolcinoJohn Frink & Don PayneFebruary 17, 2002 (2002-02-17)DABF0611.2
28112"The Lastest Gun in the West"Bob AndersonJohn SwartzwelderFebruary 24, 2002 (2002-02-24)DABF0713.2
28213"The Old Man and the Key"Lance KramerJon VittiMarch 10, 2002 (2002-03-10)DABF0914.5
28314"Tales from the Public Domain"Mike B. AndersonAndrew Kreisberg
Josh Lieb
Matt Warburton		March 17, 2002 (2002-03-17)DABF0811.7
28415"Blame It on Lisa"Steven Dean MooreBob BendetsonMarch 31, 2002 (2002-03-31)DABF1011.1
28516"Weekend at Burnsie's"Michael MarcantelJon VittiApril 7, 2002 (2002-04-07)DABF1112.5
28617"Gump Roast"Mark KirklandDeb Lacusta & Dan CastellanetaApril 21, 2002 (2002-04-21)DABF1212.3
28718"I Am Furious (Yellow)"Chuck SheetzJohn SwartzwelderApril 28, 2002 (2002-04-28)DABF1312.4
28819"The Sweetest Apu"Matthew NastukJohn SwartzwelderMay 5, 2002 (2002-05-05)DABF1411.8
28920"Little Girl in the Big Ten"Lauren MacMullanJon VittiMay 12, 2002 (2002-05-12)DABF1511.2
29021"The Frying Game"Michael PolcinoJohn SwartzwelderMay 19, 2002 (2002-05-19)DABF1610.8
29122"Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge"Pete MichelsDana GouldMay 22, 2002 (2002-05-22)DABF178.2

Blu-ray and DVD release

The DVD and Blu-ray box set for season thirteen was released by 20th Century Fox in the United States and Canada on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, eight years after it had completed broadcast on television. As well as every episode from the season, the Blu-ray and DVD releases feature bonus material including deleted scenes, animatics, and commentaries for every episode.[20] The boxart features Ralph Wiggum, and a special limited edition "embossed head case" package was also released.[21] The Blu-ray set is also available on Region 4. In Region 2, the set is only available on DVD.

The Complete Thirteenth Season
Set details[22] Special features[20]
  • 22 episodes
  • 3-disc set (Blu-ray)
  • 4-disc set (DVD)
  • 1.33:1 aspect ratio
  • AUDIO (DVD)
    • English 5.1 Dolby Digital
    • Spanish 2.0 Dolby Surround
    • French 2.0 Dolby Surround
  • AUDIO (Blu-Ray)
    • English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
    • Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
    • French 5.1 Dolby Digital
  • SUBTITLES
    • English SDH
    • Spanish
Release Dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Monday, September 20, 2010 Wednesday, December 1, 2010

References

  1. ^ "How did your favorite show rate?". USA Today. Gannett Company. 2002-05-28. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
  2. ^ Ortved, John (2009). The Simpsons: An Uncensored, Unauthorized History. Greystone Books. pp. 221–225. ISBN 978-1-55365-503-9.
  3. ^ "'Fresh Air' Reflects: 'Simpsons' Writer Al Jean (audio interview)". Fresh Air. National Public Radio. 2007-07-26. Retrieved 2010-01-05.
  4. ^ Suarez, Greg (2001-02-10). "Greg Suarez talks Simpsons with Al Jean". The Digital Bits. Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved 2010-01-05.
  5. ^ Epstein, Daniel Robert. "Al Jean interview". UGO. Archived from the original on 2003-08-28. Retrieved 2010-01-05.
  6. ^ a b McCann & Groening 2005, pp. 118–119
  7. ^ a b "The Simpsons: The 13th Season (Blu-ray)". DVD Talk. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  8. ^ The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season Blu-ray, retrieved 2017-09-27
  9. ^ "The Simpsons: The Thirteenth Season DVD Review - Page 1 of 2". Dvdizzy.com. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  10. ^ "DVD Review: THE SIMPSONS SEASON 13". Whatculture.com. 2010-09-20. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  11. ^ "The Simpsons: Season 13: DVD Review". Good Film Guide. 2010-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  12. ^ "The Simpsons Season 13 DVD Review | 411MANIA". 411mania.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-27. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  13. ^ "The Simpsons: The Complete Thirteenth Season". DVD Talk. Retrieved 2017-09-27.
  14. ^ "Legacy: 30th Annual Annie Award Nominees and Winners (2002)". Annie Awards. Archived from the original on February 20, 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-21.
  15. ^ "Primetime Emmy Awards Advanced Search". Emmys.org. Archived from the original on February 15, 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-21.
  16. ^ "12th Annual Environmental Media Awards". Environmental Media Awards. Archived from the original on December 26, 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
  17. ^ "55th Annual Writers Guild Awards Nominees Announced for Television and Radio". Writers Guild of America. Archived from the original on 2010-07-03. Retrieved 2010-02-21.
  18. ^ "Awards Winners". Writers Guild of America. Archived from the original on 2006-04-12. Retrieved 2010-02-21.
  19. ^ "Golden Globes 2003: The winners". BBC News. 2002-12-19. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
  20. ^ a b Lambert, David (2010-05-05). "The Simpsons–Ralph Says, 'I'm Lucky!': Fox Announces The 13th Season for DVD and Blu-ray". TVShowsonDVD.com. Archived from the original on 2010-05-08. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
  21. ^ "The Simpsons–The Complete 13th Season (Limited Edition Ralph Head)". TVShowsonDVD.com. Archived from the original on 2010-09-15. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
  22. ^ "The Simpsons–The Complete 13th Season". TVShowsonDVD.com. Archived from the original on 2010-09-15. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
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