Homer recounts the story of Maggie's birth when the kids ask why there are no photos of her in the family album.Homer recounts the story of Maggie's birth when the kids ask why there are no photos of her in the family album.Homer recounts the story of Maggie's birth when the kids ask why there are no photos of her in the family album.
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Dan Castellaneta
- Homer Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Julie Kavner
- Marge Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Nancy Cartwright
- Bart Simpson
- (voice)
Yeardley Smith
- Lisa Simpson
- (voice)
Hank Azaria
- Michael
- (voice)
- …
Harry Shearer
- TV Announcer
- (voice)
- …
Pamela Hayden
- Receptionist
- (voice)
Maggie Roswell
- Bowler #3
- (voice)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe first bowler Homer sees when he starts his job as a pin jockey is Jacques, the bowling instructor who tried to seduce Marge in Life on the Fast Lane (1990).
- GoofsIn the first flashback of Marge telling Homer she's pregnant (with Bart), they are in their present house on Evergreen Terrace. They did not move to this house until after Bart was born.
- Quotes
[as Maggie is born]
Homer: Aw, it's a boy... and what a boy!
Dr. Julius Hibbert: Uh, that's the umbilical cord. It's a girl.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Simpsons: The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular! (1995)
- SoundtracksCopacabana (At the Copa) (Remix)
(uncredited)
Written by Jack Feldman, Barry Manilow, and Bruce Sussman
Performed by Barry Manilow
Featured review
"Don't forget... you're here forever."
The Simpsons: "And Maggie Makes Three" (6.13) (1995)
It's obvious that the best episodes of "The Simpsons" are the ones with an equal blend of comedy and heart -- the episodes that are driven by characters instead of over-the-top, wacky and generally thin plots. This is why the earlier seasons of the show are far superior to the current seasons, because they seem to have removed that "character" element. This episode is one of the finest episodes when it comes to character development and jokes, because it tells the heart-warming story of Maggie's inclusion to the family whilst being one of the funniest episodes of the show ever.
The plot is quite simple but extremely effective -- Marge calls for an hour family time which leads to the Simpsons kids questioning why there is a complete lack of photographs of Maggie in the photo album. Homer goes on to explain why, which is all linked together with the story of Maggie's birth.
The jokes are spot-on, from the opening Knight Boat gag to what happens to the bowling pins when they're knocked down. It's crammed full of so many good jokes, it makes you miss how great the Simpsons used to be in the prime seasons (in my opinion, 3-9). The greatest moment of the episode comes at the end, I feel -- and it's not a joke, it's a simple, heartfelt moment that really pushes the episode into five-star territory. All I'm going to say is, "Do it for her."
RATING: A flawless, perfectly-balanced episode. Funny, heartfelt and classic Simpsons all at once. You really can't get television better than this. (5/5)
It's obvious that the best episodes of "The Simpsons" are the ones with an equal blend of comedy and heart -- the episodes that are driven by characters instead of over-the-top, wacky and generally thin plots. This is why the earlier seasons of the show are far superior to the current seasons, because they seem to have removed that "character" element. This episode is one of the finest episodes when it comes to character development and jokes, because it tells the heart-warming story of Maggie's inclusion to the family whilst being one of the funniest episodes of the show ever.
The plot is quite simple but extremely effective -- Marge calls for an hour family time which leads to the Simpsons kids questioning why there is a complete lack of photographs of Maggie in the photo album. Homer goes on to explain why, which is all linked together with the story of Maggie's birth.
The jokes are spot-on, from the opening Knight Boat gag to what happens to the bowling pins when they're knocked down. It's crammed full of so many good jokes, it makes you miss how great the Simpsons used to be in the prime seasons (in my opinion, 3-9). The greatest moment of the episode comes at the end, I feel -- and it's not a joke, it's a simple, heartfelt moment that really pushes the episode into five-star territory. All I'm going to say is, "Do it for her."
RATING: A flawless, perfectly-balanced episode. Funny, heartfelt and classic Simpsons all at once. You really can't get television better than this. (5/5)
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