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Homer to the Max

  • Episode aired Feb 7, 1999
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
2.7K
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Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
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Homer changes his name to "Max Power" after discovering that he shares his name with a dimwitted TV character.Homer changes his name to "Max Power" after discovering that he shares his name with a dimwitted TV character.Homer changes his name to "Max Power" after discovering that he shares his name with a dimwitted TV character.

  • Directors
    • Pete Michels
    • Jim Reardon
  • Writers
    • John Swartzwelder
    • Tim Long
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Pete Michels
      • Jim Reardon
    • Writers
      • John Swartzwelder
      • Tim Long
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Max Power
    • (voice)
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    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
    • (voice)
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    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Naval Officer #1
    • (voice)
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    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • FOX Announcer
    • (voice)
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    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Ed Begley Jr.
    • (voice)
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Agnes Skinner
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    Maggie Roswell
    Maggie Roswell
    • Fan #1
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    Karl Wiedergott
    • Ned Flanders
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    • Directors
      • Pete Michels
      • Jim Reardon
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      • John Swartzwelder
      • Tim Long
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    8lesleyharris30

    A Ridiculously Funny Episode,

    Homer to the Max is a great Simpsons episode with a well written plot and a ton of very funny scenes. In the episode, we see Homer go through a series of different emotions concerning a character on a television series having the same name as him. As the plot progresses, the episode continues to get more ridiculous and far fetched, that you can not help but smile, cause you know the crew had great fun writing it.

    I did feel it could have gone further. It got a little too grounded, this cod have been an unforgettable episode if it let itself go a little more wild, instead it levels itself to a degree that it is fun while you watch, but not particularly memorable.

    The satire in this episode is stellar, the clips from the buddy cop show were hilarious, showcasing the type of television people watch these days. Bill Clinton also plays a reasonably big part in this episode, and the series' parody of the former US President is side splitting hilarity every moment he is on screen.

    It is a very fun 20 minutes while it lasts. While its not the strongest of the tenth season, Homer to the Max is a very enjoyable Simpsons episode.

    Homer changes his name to Max Power after a clumsy TV show character is named Homer Simpson.
    8faincut

    Homer Simpson is Max Powers

    The Simpsons are watching the new "Mid-Season" on TV. What's brilliant about this episode is the inside jokes on Television series Producers. "Police Cops" parody of police TV shows was brilliant. One of the cool cops is named "Homer Simpson" and Homer is surprised by that. Soon the whole town admires Homer, not long enough the cool Homer Simpson cops is changed into a goofy fat character who is made fun off all the time. The town makes fun of Homer, who decides to battle his name - eventually loses and decides to change his name to Max Power. There is a great satire there on Bill Clinton as he is portrayed as a person who sleeps even with pigs. 8 out of 10.
    8spongebobisgoated

    Good

    I don't know why I like this episode it's just hilarious.
    8Hitchcoc

    What's in a Name?

    Homer and family are watching some of the shows for the new TV season. One is called Police Cops and one of the heroic figures is a guy named. But Homer Simpson. He is more than heroic--he is "the" hero. Soon our Homer is getting all kinds of attention. People assume he is as amazing as the TV guy. But when the next show is on, it is realized that the first episode was just a pilot and now Homer is an incompetent buffoon. Homer has changed his name to Max Power but it has no effect. This is an entertaining episode with lots of transitions. Of course, it's to show the fickle nature of the viewing public.
    7Mr-Fusion

    Betting on the wrong TV show

    This one evokes 'In Marge We Trust' and the Mr. Sparkle debacle (Homer once again in a lather over his name/likeness being co-opted), and while it doesn't reach those heights, it's a solid episode in its own right. It begins with a scathing appraisal of TV culture and ends up with Homer saving some trees from deforestation. Absurd, but still entertaining; mostly because of the memorable Max Power persona.

    And I have to confess to loving "Police Cops", and its riff on Crockett and Tubbs. Yeah, I'd watch it.

    7/10

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    • Trivia
      Lisa says that midseason is just a dumping ground for second rate shows that weren't good enough for the regular season. The show premiered in midseason.
    • Goofs
      When Homer gets his scarf caught in the fan at Moe's and begins swinging around, knocking over items on the bar, the glasses of beer get knocked over before Homer even connects with them.
    • Quotes

      Max Power: Kids: there's three ways to do things; the right way, the wrong way and the Max Power way!

      Bart Simpson: Isn't that the wrong way?

      Max Power: Yeah, but faster!

    • Connections
      Featured in The Simpsons: Gump Roast (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Max Power
      (uncredited)

      Music by John Barry

      Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

      Performed by Dan Castellaneta

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    • Release date
      • February 7, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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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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