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Mona Leaves-a

  • Episode aired May 11, 2008
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
Adult AnimationHand-Drawn AnimationSatireSitcomAnimationComedy

Homer's mom dies, and as part of her will, she asks him to spread her ashes. However, her request turns out to be part of her final act of rebellion against the system.Homer's mom dies, and as part of her will, she asks him to spread her ashes. However, her request turns out to be part of her final act of rebellion against the system.Homer's mom dies, and as part of her will, she asks him to spread her ashes. However, her request turns out to be part of her final act of rebellion against the system.

  • Directors
    • Mike B. Anderson
    • Mark Kirkland
    • Ralph Sosa
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mike B. Anderson
      • Mark Kirkland
      • Ralph Sosa
    • 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
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    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
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    • …
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
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    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Moe Szyslak
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    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Alan
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    Lance Armstrong
    Lance Armstrong
    • Lance Armstrong
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    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Mona Simpson
    • (voice)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Woman in Parking Lot
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    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Agnes Skinner
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    Russi Taylor
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    Karl Wiedergott
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    • Directors
      • Mike B. Anderson
      • Mark Kirkland
      • Ralph Sosa
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      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    8e_daneva

    A Very Sad Episode

    Mona Leaves-A is an amazing episode. I have watched all of Season 19 and there is 5 bad, 7 okay, 1 good, and 7 really good episodes. This episode falls in the really good category. I have completed Season 19 and I give it a 6.2 out of 10. But this isn't a whole season, this is a single episode. Mona Leaves-A is a very sad episode. It's not depressing, like Boys of Bummer, but it is still very sad. This episode has a great amount of heart. It is also really funny too. This episode has a great amount of heart, creativity, humor, and an interesting plot. I just love this episode so much and I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants a heartfelt funny adventure. In all, I give this a 8.4.
    4studioAT

    Mona returns

    Homer's mother Mona returns in this episode.

    I thought it was lovely to see the child in Homer come to the surface again, and there's some nice heartfelt moments.

    The 3rd act goes off on a different tone completely, and while it's clever I think it'll divide opinions. For me it just about worked.

    Not my favourite episode of S19, but another decent one.
    9User6482828

    Everything was great

    Everything was great but the end was a bit different to the rest of the episode and it felt out of place.

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    • Trivia
      Originally aired on Mother's Day in 2008.
    • Goofs
      Marge burns a bag made from hemp to make guards high. Hemp fiber is made from the plants bast, whereas marijuana is made from the seeds. Burning a hemp bag would not make you high.
    • Quotes

      Homer Simpson: My mother's dead.

      Grampa Simpson: I'm still with you, son.

      Homer Simpson: Oh, it just gets worse and worse.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Another Top 10 Saddest Cartoon Episodes (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      White Rabbit
      (uncredited)

      Written by Grace Slick

      Performed by Jefferson Airplane

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 2008 (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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