Homer Alone (6 Feb. 1992)

While Marge spends a couple of days at Rancho Relaxo after she has a breakdown, Bart and Lisa stay with Patty and Selma, and Homer stays at home to take care of Maggie.

Director:

Mark Kirkland

Writers:

Matt Groening (creator), James L. Brooks (developer),

Stars:

Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson / Marty / Justin Sherman / Arnie Pie / Krusty the Clown / Mayor Quimby / 'R' Movie Announcer / Gregory / Shakespeare Fried Chicken Commercial Singer / Barney Gumble / Squeaky-Voiced Teen (voice)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson / Selma Bouvier / Patty Bouvier (voice)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Maggie Simpson / Louise (voice)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria	...	Nick #2 / Chief Wiggum / Lou / Carl / Chef Rodrigo (voice)
Harry Shearer	...	Nick #1 / Bill / Coach Driver / Eddie / Otto / Kent Brockman / Lenny / Rancho Relaxo Commercial Narrator / Station Announcer / WKOMA DJ / Hairdresser / Hold Voice (voice)
Maggie Roswell	...	Police Photographer / Thelma (voice)
Phil Hartman	...	Man in Radio Commercial / Mobster / Troy McClure (voice)

Storyline

After a stressful day, Marge has a nervous breakdown and parks her car in the middle of a bridge. Marge decides to take a vacation by herself. Bart and Lisa are sent to stay with Patty and Selma, while Homer is left at home to take care of Maggie. When Maggie goes missing, Homer only just manages to find her before Marge gets home.

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Plot Keywords:

2d animation

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 February 1992 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Gracie Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

[last lines; Marge is home after taking a vacation by herself, and the house nearly went to pieces without her]
Marge Simpson: And from now on, I expect you to help out a little more at home.
Homer Simpson: You got it, honey. Do you have enough blanket?
Marge Simpson: Well, I could use a little more. And I also need to have a little time to myself now and again...
Bart: Mom?
[Widen to show that Bart, Lisa, and Maggie are sharing the bed with Homer and Marge]
Bart: I think I speak for everyone in this bed when I say you have nothing to worry about. Now ...
[...]

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Connections

References The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)

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Soundtracks

"Brahms' Lullaby"
(uncredited)
Music by Johannes Brahms
Lyrics by Georg Scherer
Performed by Dan Castellaneta

User Reviews

An often forgotten episode from season 3 with more than a little punch

The premise of this episode is that Marge is extremely overworked. She has a nervous breakdown and decides a vacation by herself would be for the best. Taking some time for herself thrusts the rest of the Simpsons' family into chaos.

Bart and Lisa go to Patty and Selma's apartment while Maggie stays with Homer at the house. Looking after Maggie for a full day drains Homer, while having to sleep in a bed with Patty and Selma completely terrifies Bart and Lisa.

Some scenes really sparkle in this episode. An exchange between Chief Wiggum and Mayor Quimby is one of them. Troy McClure, as always, shines in this episode as well.

There's a lot to like here but nothing that elevates "Homer Alone" into one of the best from season 3. Give it a watch.