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A Tale of Two Springfields

  • Episode aired Nov 5, 2000
  • K-7/5
  • 30m
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7.4/10
2.1K
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Simpsonit (1989)
AnimationComedy

Springfield is split in two when Homer revolts because his area code is changed; the new town walls itself off from the neighbors.Springfield is split in two when Homer revolts because his area code is changed; the new town walls itself off from the neighbors.Springfield is split in two when Homer revolts because his area code is changed; the new town walls itself off from the neighbors.

  • Directors
    • Shaun Cashman
    • Jim Reardon
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    2.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Shaun Cashman
      • Jim Reardon
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    A Tale of Two Springfields (2000)

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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
    • (voice)
    • …
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Carl Carlson
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    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Lenny Leonard
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    Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman
    • Gary Coleman
    • (voice)
    Marcia Wallace
    Marcia Wallace
    • Edna Krabappel
    • (voice)
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Badger
    • (voice)
    • …
    The Who
    The Who
    • The Who
    • (voice)
    Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey
    • Roger Daltrey
    • (voice)
    • (as The Who)
    John Entwistle
    John Entwistle
    • John Entwistle
    • (voice)
    • (as The Who)
    Paul Townshend
    • Pete Townshend
    • (voice)
    • (as The Who)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houten
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    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Phone Lady
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    Karl Wiedergott
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    • Directors
      • Shaun Cashman
      • Jim Reardon
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    • Trivia
      The drummer who plays with The Who during their performance is modeled after their late drummer, Keith Moon, instead of their actual drummer at the time. This was done at the request of The Who as a tribute to Moon.
    • Quotes

      Homer: Badger my ass, it's probably Milhouse.

    • Alternate versions
      In the episode "A Tale of Two Springfields", after Homer gets attacked by the Badger, Lisa tells Homer to call animal control. Homer then agrees but lifts up his shirt and suggests that they take care of his wound first. In syndication, they cut out Lisa's inquiry on how the badger managed to injure Homer without tearing his shirt, and his reply, "What am I, a tailor?"
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Guest Stars on "The Simpsons" (Who Play Themselves) (2017)
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      Pac-Man Fever
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      Performed by Dan Castellaneta

      Written by Jerry Buckner and Gary Garcia

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    8/10
    "Who huddle"; worth watching just because it has The Who!
    A Tale of Two Springfields is one of those things that could have been stellar, I mean not any given day you can have legends of the caliber of The Who, plus the promise was pretty good (Springfield is divided, old and new Springfield, a side for the rich and a side for the poor). However I would say this is yet another good-that-could-have-been-great episode from Season 12. We all know how Simpsons shows begin with something and end with something completely different. Here he whole thing begins with Bart finding a badger, and only gets good till Springfield is finally divided. Yes, the episode is not constant and frankly some parts are completely forgettable. It only gets good when the two Springfields begin to fight against each other, and it only gets fantastic once The Who appear. Is just hilarious and definitely one of the highlights of the season to have Homer meeting The Who! You just have to love Homer talking with The Who: "Now, these are the tunes I want you boys to play" "Wait a minute. Homer, a lot of these are Grand Funk Railroad songs". "So, New Springfield's looking pretty good now, isn't it, with our ample parking, and daily Who concerts" "Daily?". So pray, WE DON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN! And don't forget, Carl is the black and Lenny the white!
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    • Jan 8, 2010

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 2000 (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
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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