$pringfield (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling) (1993) Poster

The Simpsons: Season 5, Episode 10

$pringfield (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling) (16 Dec. 1993)

TV Episode  -   -  Animation | Comedy | Family
8.7
Your rating:
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -/10 X  
Ratings: 8.7/10 from 671 users  
Reviews: 1 user

Springfield decides to legalize gambling to revitalize its economy. Marge develops a gambling problem, while Mr. Burns develops a Howard Hughes complex.

Director:

Writers:

(creator), (developer), 6 more credits »

Stars:

, , |
0Check in
X Beta I'm Watching This!
Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends.
If your account is linked with Facebook and you have turned on sharing, this will show up in your activity feed. If not, you can turn on sharing here .
0Share...

Own it

Buy it at Amazon.com

Quick Links

Explore More
Show Less
Create a list »

User Lists

Related lists from IMDb users

Greatest Teleision Episodes
a list of 40 titles created 17 Aug 2011
 
THE SIMPSONS SEASON 5 (1993) (8.9/10)
a list of 22 titles created 5 months ago
 
Top 10 Favourite Simpsons Episodes
a list of 10 titles created 10 months ago
 
What i have seen
a list of 716 titles created 17 Oct 2011
 
Top 10 Simpsons Episodes
a list of 10 titles created 7 months ago
 
See all related lists »

Connect with IMDb

Share this Rating

Title: $pringfield (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling) (16 Dec 1993)

$pringfield (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling) (16 Dec 1993) on IMDb 8.7/10

Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of The Simpsons.
« Previous Episode | 91 of  531 Episodes | Next Episode »
Learn more

People who liked this also liked... 













◄ Prev 6 Next 6 ►

0 Next »
Family Guy (TV Series 1999)
Animation | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.4/10 X  

In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strive to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another.

Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green
0 Next »
South Park (TV Series 1997)
Animation | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.9/10 X  

Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado.

Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Mona Marshall
0 Next »
Robot Chicken (TV Series 2005)
Animation | Comedy | Sci-Fi
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X  

From creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, Robot Chicken is stop motion animation with a demented twist.

Stars: Seth Green, Breckin Meyer, Matthew Senreich
0 Next »
Clerks (TV Series 2000)
Comedy | Animation
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X  

The continuing adventures of clerks Dante and Randal, who try to make the best of their menial labor, with no help from Jay and Silent Bob.

Stars: Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, Brian O'Halloran
0 Next »
Daria (1997–2001)
Animation | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X  

A smart & cynical girl goes through teenage life as a proud outsider in a world of mainly idiotic teens and condescending adults.

Stars: Tracy Grandstaff, Wendy Hoopes, Julián Rebolledo
0 Next »
King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Animation | Comedy | Drama
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X  

Show about a rigid redneckish propane salesman with a good heart and wacky friends and family.

Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon
0 Next »
The Ricky Gervais Show (TV Series 2010)
Animation | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X  
Stars: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington
0 Next »
Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1 (TV Series 2000)
Animation | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X  

The misadventures of a milkshake, an order of fries, a meatball, and their retired next door neighbor in the suburbs of New Jersey.

Stars: Dave Willis, Dana Snyder, Carey Means
0 Next »
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (2000–2007)
Animation | Comedy | Sci-Fi
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X  

Third-rate superhero Harvey Birdman gets a new lease on life when he becomes a lawyer.

Stars: Gary Cole, Thomas Allen, Stephen Colbert
0 Next »
Happy Tree Friends (TV Series 2006)
Animation | Comedy | Horror
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X  
Stars: Ellen Connell, David Winn, Warren Graff
0 Next »
Drawn Together (2004–2008)
Animation | Comedy
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X  

A parody of reality shows cast with spoofs of several famous types of animated characters.

Stars: Adam Carolla, Jess Harnell, Abbey McBride
0 Next »
The Oblongs (2001–2002)
Animation | Comedy | Sci-Fi
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X  

The misadventures of a goofy family deformed by toxic waste.

Stars: Pamela Adlon, Will Ferrell, Jean Smart
Edit

Cast

Episode cast overview:
...
...
...
...
Lisa Simpson (voice)
...
...
Gerry Cooney ...
Himself (voice)
...
Himself (voice)
...
Full cast and crew »
Edit

Storyline

Springfield decides to legalize gambling to revitalize its economy. Marge develops a gambling problem, while Mr. Burns develops a Howard Hughes complex.

Add Full Plot | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

intentionally misspelled title | james bond spoof | tripping | money in title | casino | See more »

Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Family

Parents Guide:

Add content advisory for parents »
Edit

Details

Country:

Language:

Release Date:

16 December 1993 (USA)  »

Company Credits

Production Co:

,  »
Show detailed on  »

Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Color:

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
See  »
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia

The old, deranged version of Mr. Burns from this episode is based on Howard Hughes in his latter years. The Spruce Moose is a parody of Howard Hughes' real-life plane, the Spruce Goose. See more »

Quotes

Homer: Well, that's nothing because you have a gambling problem!
Marge: Homer! When you forgive someone you don't rub it in!
See more »

Connections

Referenced in Homestarrunner.com: Everything Else, Volume 2 (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Rule, Britannia!"
(uncredited)
Music by Thomas Augustine Arne
See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.

User Reviews

 
Legalized gambling in $pringfield? Well at least we know Marge will be the sensible one
5 January 2012 | by (United States) – See all my reviews

This is an absolutely fantastic episode from season 5. There's so much to rave about when it comes to this episode. Joke after joke hits just the right note. Plenty of parodies here. From Mr. Burns' Howard Hughes' impression to the Siegfried & Roy clones. Then you've got Krusty's hilarious bit for adults only.

The episode itself starts with the declining economy in Springfield. The town decides to legalize gambling as a way to increase revenue. Mr. Burns promptly builds the first casino, named Mr. Burns' Casino. Homer gets a job there which precipitates Marge going there. She quickly becomes addicted to the slot machines.

There are so many things to love about this episode. It's one of the best from season 5. Robert Goulet is brilliant in his self-effacing guest appearance as part of Bart's subplot where Bart opens a casino in his treehouse. That provides another hilarious moment with Milhouse's magic act. Another great moment in the episode comes directly after that when Rain Man comes to the casino. Then you've got Homer's bogeyman scare.

The writing is crisp and cutting. The plot itself is excellent. This episode does a really good job of weaving together many different plot points.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you?
Review this title | See one user review »

Message Boards

Recent Posts
What seasons for you are the 'golden era'? cottiermike
They already did this episode. rodgere
Worst jokes/episodes from the golden era jeffcole95
Does your local station ever rerun older episodes? cjcollins2011-262-904898
favorite line from every episode? comedylover88
I hope they make up for The Principal and the Pauper eaez88
Discuss $pringfield (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling) (1993) on the IMDb message boards »
Getting Started | Contributor Zone »

Contribute to This Page

Write review
Create a character page for:
?