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Future-Drama

  • Episode aired Apr 17, 2005
  • TV-14
  • 30m
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Julie Kavner in The Simpsons (1989)
The Simpsons: Future-Drama
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Bart and Lisa see into the future where their lives have changed.Bart and Lisa see into the future where their lives have changed.Bart and Lisa see into the future where their lives have changed.

  • Directors
    • David Silverman
    • Mike B. Anderson
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
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    • Directors
      • David Silverman
      • Mike B. Anderson
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 2User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
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    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Prof. Frink
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Principal Skinner
    • (voice)
    • …
    John DiMaggio
    John DiMaggio
    • Bender
    • (voice)
    Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler
    • Jenda
    • (voice)
    Marcia Wallace
    Marcia Wallace
    • Edna Krabappel
    • (voice)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houten
    • (voice)
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Crazy Cat Lady
    • (voice)
    • …
    Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor
    • Martin Prince
    • (voice)
    Karl Wiedergott
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    • Directors
      • David Silverman
      • Mike B. Anderson
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    10alex_mitchell2001

    The Simpsons: Future-Drama (#16.15)" (2005)

    I have seen this episode twice now, and always with episodes set in the future, the makers can let their imagination run riot to perfection. I know this type of setting has been done before, but never the less, it's always great to see how far they can stretch the unbelievable out to make it look believable. One little annoying thing is that this particular episode has a larger than usual soundtrack attached to it, but the song played during Homer and Bart's hover-drive has been omitted from the playlist. I know this is a Steely Dan/Donald Fagan track, but can't for the life of me find out what it is. If anyone out there knows, please tell.

    Related interests

    Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein, and Seth MacFarlane in Family Guy (1999)
    Adult Animation
    Jodi Benson, Jason Marin, and Samuel E. Wright in The Little Mermaid (1989)
    Hand-Drawn Animation
    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
    Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, and Matthew Perry in Friends (1994)
    Sitcom
    Daveigh Chase, Rumi Hiiragi, and Mari Natsuki in Spirited Away (2001)
    Animation
    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy

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    • Trivia
      John DiMaggio makes a cameo appearance as his Futurama (1999) character Bender.
    • Quotes

      Waylon Smithers: [with a very attractive woman] Sir, you knew I was on a date.

      Bart: Mr. Smithers? But I thought you were... you know...

      Waylon Smithers: Oh no, I'm straight. As long as I keep taking these shots!

      [injects shot into arm]

      Waylon Smithers: I love boobies!

    • Crazy credits
      The Simpsons arrive as Transformers: Optimus Prime (Homer), Jetfire (Marge), Hound (Lisa), Bumblebee (Maggie) and Jazz (Bart).
    • Connections
      References Star Trek (1966)
    • Soundtracks
      Take On Me
      (uncredited)

      Written by Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, and Pål Waaktaar

      Performed by a-ha

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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      • FOX
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Gracie Films
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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