The Simpsons (TV Series) Gone Abie Gone (2012) User Reviews

Clever And Different Episode,

[lesleyharris30 · 8/10 · 10 April 2013]

Gone Abie Gone is a great Simpsons episode with a surprisingly clever story line and plenty of funny scenes.I didn't think the episode seemed promising,from what I heard about it,I thought it was gonna be an episode like Thats 90s Show that would contradict the history of the show,but it didn't affect anything because its from a period that hadn't been mentioned before.I thought it was a clever addition to Grampa's history,there was also an enjoyable side story,and I also really enjoyed the Wacky Races couch gag that took me back to my childhood when I use to love the series.

When Grampa goes missing,Homer and Marge learn some shocking news about his past.Meanwhile,when Homer puts Lisa's college fund on an online poker site,Lisa becomes obsessed with playing poker using her college money.

I can't say all is forgiven... but most is forgotten

[athomed · 10/10 · 24 December 2012]

This episode really surprised me. I was beginning to write off the season. Then an episode with a solid plot, funny jokes and a heartfelt message comes along. I can't believe it's rated as badly as it is on IMDb. I give this an episode a 10. Since I've reviewed a lot of Simpsons' episodes on IMDb, I can tell you a 10 has been reserved for only early episodes up until now.

I really liked the couch gag. It was creative and interesting. This led into a great episode which begins with Homer ordering onion rings. Thought bubble Marge and thought bubble Doctor Hibbert advise him against eating unhealthily, but Homer will do as Homer does. I like the skinny nerd who works there having a nervous breakdown. Standard party chick co-worker wants money for booze from the register, he's got a homeless dude bathing in the bathroom and a bunch of burger-ready Karate class kids. I don't blame him. However, his mishap leads to Homer's personal injury lawsuit. I might have rated this episode lower if that hadn't been handled very quickly, because having any other lawyer besides the great Troy McClure is just painful.

The money Homer wins from that lawsuit goes toward Lisa's college fund. After a hilarious conversation with the guys at the bar, Homer decides a gambling site would be the best place to store the money. Lisa, despite her reservations, can't help gambling with it, doing well initially before she cockily gambles it all away. The fact that Bart is there to save her is really touching. The main story with Abe is really well done. I enjoyed the flashbacks especially.

Some things I like about the episode: Kermit references. Milhouse's short, totally awesome sense of wonder moment. Ned's appearance. Two dogs on a leash going at it. Homer's accident prone childhood (not that he gets any better in adulthood).

This episode was great. I'll be watching it again soon.

The worst episode for a while

[burteriksson · 23 June 2020]

This was the worst episode for a while. Well, I guess I don't need to mention "Lisa Goes Gaga" from the previous season 23.

I've been enjoying the episodes on the seasons 20-24 this far. There are many nice stories and things happening in the spirit of old-school, classic "Simpsons".

But whoever made this episode, didn't have a clue of how to make a "Simpsons" story with the right feel to it; the feeling that will warm the hearts of true fans.