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Homer of Seville

  • Episode aired Sep 30, 2007
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.8K
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Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
Adult AnimationHand-Drawn AnimationSatireSitcomAnimationComedy

Homer becomes an opera star after an injury improves his singing voice. His newfound popularity forces him to hire a personal assistant, who turns out to be an obsessed stalker.Homer becomes an opera star after an injury improves his singing voice. His newfound popularity forces him to hire a personal assistant, who turns out to be an obsessed stalker.Homer becomes an opera star after an injury improves his singing voice. His newfound popularity forces him to hire a personal assistant, who turns out to be an obsessed stalker.

  • Directors
    • Mark Kirkland
    • Mike Frank Polcino
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mark Kirkland
      • Mike Frank Polcino
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 5User reviews
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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)
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    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Carl Carlson
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    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Reverend Lovejoy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Plácido Domingo
    Plácido Domingo
    • Plácido Domingo
    • (voice)
    Maya Rudolph
    Maya Rudolph
    • Julia
    • (voice)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Donnie
    • (voice)
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Nurse
    • (voice)
    • …
    Maggie Roswell
    Maggie Roswell
    • Fan #1
    • (voice)
    • …
    Karl Wiedergott
    • Hockey Player
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    • Directors
      • Mark Kirkland
      • Mike Frank Polcino
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    2studioAT

    Not a great episode

    'The Simpsons' is a bit more hit/miss than in its heyday, and unfortunately for me this episode is in the latter category.

    There's some nice moments, in an episode that sees Homer have unexpected musical ability, but I prefer it when the show doesn't go towards darker humour.
    9nicofreezer

    A hidden treasure ! Best of Season 19 ?

    Homer of seville was a nice surprise, to find a great episode above 8/10 in the later simpsons seasons is a rare thing. But this one was Funny all the way, smart plot. Some great lines and funny Homer moments.

    Dont listen the Bad reviews as at all, or the bad rating. Put this episode in Season 3 and its a 8.5/10 IMDb.

    People are not fair with later seasons.

    Anyway a great one, The simspsons are on fire , After the Amazing movie ! The solid first episode and a great second ! Season 19 here we go.
    6e_daneva

    An Average Episode

    Homer of Seville is average episode. I have watched only 3 other Simpsons episodes in this season. Two were kinda bad and one was super good. This is an average episode. I don't think it isn't really bad but it isn't really good. This is an average Simpsons episodes in the hands of Season 17 or 18. I haven't watched enough of this season to know what an average episode is. Homer of Seville was interesting enough, and while it isn't a hidden gem it shouldn't be considered a lackluster. At the beginning it is pretty funny but once the episode keeps going it turns into more of an average episode. I give this a 6.3 out of 10.
    4matta-27990

    Scraping Rock Bottom...

    This may be the most lazily written episode I've ever seen. It just flits from one half-inspired idea to the next. The bit with Placido Domingo is kind of funny.
    4santifersan

    An episode of "The Simpsons" that showcases the early modern seasons flaws

    "Homer of Seville" is an episode of "The Simpsons" that highlights the problem that many viewers noticed in the early seasons of the show's new episodes: unrealistic, rushed plots with no credible development. In this episode, it's specially painful to see how the show's writers abuse of the character's status quo and abilities, making him doing something that is not coherent with his personality or skills. Anyone who knows about opera knows that overnight a character, no matter how talented he is, does not become famous or popular, whether he sings lying down, sitting or standing. Today it is not as painful to see because there have been episodes later that are even more alienated from the style of the series that we remember. With my new viewing method, this episode appears as one of the introductory of the series, and it's not as painful to watch.

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    • Trivia
      Some of the restaurants the Simpsons pass after leaving church: Griddler on the Roof, TGI Fried Eggs, Luftwaffles, Bodacious Frittatas, and Buffet the Hunger Slayer.
    • Goofs
      The director of La Boheme tells Homer "Good Luck" before they start their first performance, something that no one involved in professional theater would ever do. This is considered the highest form of bad luck, they would instead say "Break a leg".
    • Quotes

      Dr. Hibbert: I just need to make sure your vertebrae are properly aligned. This should take only a minute, and cost about a thousand dollars.

      Homer Simpson: [singing operatically] D'oh!

      Marge Simpson: That doesn't sound like Homer's usual annoyed grunt.

      Dr. Hibbert: Hmm.

      Homer Simpson: [singing operatically as Hibbert pokes him in the stomach] D'oh!

      [in a lower pitch as Hibbert does so again]

      Homer Simpson: D'oh!

      Dr. Hibbert: Fascinating. When Homer's on his back, his stomach lodges perfectly under his diaphragm, giving him a powerful singing voice.

      Bart Simpson: Is that a real thing?

      Lisa Simpson: It is! Tenor Andrea Bocelli recorded an entire song on his back.

      Dr. Hibbert: You know, Homer, your singing could help alleviate patient suffering, and save us a fortune in Demerol.

    • Connections
      References The Twilight Zone (1959)
    • Soundtracks
      If Ever I Would Leave You
      (uncredited)

      Music by Frederick Loewe

      Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner

      Performed by Dan Castellaneta and Harry Shearer

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2007 (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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