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The Simpsons
S12.E18
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Trilogy of Error

  • Episode aired Apr 29, 2001
  • TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.6/10
3.2K
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Julie Kavner, Dan Castellaneta, and Kevin Michael Richardson in The Simpsons (1989)
Adult AnimationHand-Drawn AnimationSatireSitcomAnimationComedy

Homer's rush to the hospital to re-attach his severed thumb, Lisa's rush to school to win the science fair, and Bart's run-in with an illegal fireworks scheme interconnect from their point o... Read allHomer's rush to the hospital to re-attach his severed thumb, Lisa's rush to school to win the science fair, and Bart's run-in with an illegal fireworks scheme interconnect from their point of view.Homer's rush to the hospital to re-attach his severed thumb, Lisa's rush to school to win the science fair, and Bart's run-in with an illegal fireworks scheme interconnect from their point of view.

  • Directors
    • Jim Reardon
    • Mike B. Anderson
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Jim Reardon
      • Mike B. Anderson
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 10User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
    • (voice)
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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
    • Moe Szyslak
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Ned Flanders
    • (voice)
    • …
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Fat Tony
    • (voice)
    Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz
    • Thelonious
    • (voice)
    Marcia Mitzman Gaven
    Marcia Mitzman Gaven
    • Miss Hoover
    • (voice)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houten
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    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Agnes Skinner
    • (voice)
    Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor
    • Martin Prince
    • (voice)
    Karl Wiedergott
    • Spooked Soldier
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Directors
      • Jim Reardon
      • Mike B. Anderson
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    10marktabbytdi

    No Errors Here.

    For me this is the standout show from Season 12. Extremely well written & executed with lots of laughs.

    It's an episode any generation of The Simpson's fans would really enjoy.

    IMHO it is one of the classics.
    10Adrian-edel

    one of my all-time favorite simpsons episodes !

    to me, a long lasting simpsons veteran, this clip has everything a proper simpsons episode ought to have. the plot is wonderfully crazy and has ingenious ideas, for example lingo, the grammar robot. the splitting up into 3 parts works just fine and gives this episode its unique sign, and somehow this is creating some kind of speed, which makes the story seem tight and enjoyable. almost all the good characters (with a few exceptions) are involved in it, and the jokes are unique and delightful. i can recommend this episode to everyone really, whether you are a simpsons addict, or a greenhorn, this one will make you laugh your a** of :).

    10/10, and nothing else
    8warlordartos

    Inflammable means flammable?

    What a country indeed and what an episode. Probably the best episode of season 12, at least so far
    9vlinalter

    An Episode in the Same Reign As 22 Short Films About Springfield

    This episode has three separate stories, following Lisa, Bart, and Homer, with Marge popping up to connect each of them together. This story is so intricately put together, utilizing lots of foreshadowing. It is so interesting to watch all three stories slowly cross paths until it reaches a pretty satisfying conclusion. This episode is brilliant and just as good as 22 Short Films About Springfield, if not better.
    10satanz_righthand

    More of a genre parody that is one of the best episode.

    An episode that proves plot and comedy in the Simpsons are always golden. The episode starts the usual but gets amazing progressively. Definitely, an episode to show and prove the golden age episode of The Simpsons, and an inspiration for upcoming episodes.

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    • Trivia
      This episode has the highest IMDb rating since the Season 9 premiere, "City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" and is also higher than all episodes after it so far (as of August 2021).
    • Goofs
      Lisa claims that she has no friends, but Janey and Allison have been established as her best friends in past episodes.
    • Quotes

      Lisa: Almost done. Just lay still.

      Linguo: Lie still.

      Lisa: I knew that. Just testing.

      Linguo: Sentence fragment.

      Lisa: Sentence fragment is also a sentence fragment.

      [Linguo's eyes move back and forth as it thinks]

      Linguo: Must conserve battery power.

      [Linguo shuts itself down]

    • Connections
      Featured in The Simpsons: How the Test Was Won (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Together
      (uncredited)

      Written by Gary Bonner and Alan Gordon

      Performed by The Turtles

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 29, 2001 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • 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
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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