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Cape Feare

  • Episode aired Oct 7, 1993
  • TV-14
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
5.7K
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Simpsonit (1989)
AnimationComedy

After being released from prison on parole, Sideshow Bob plots to murder Bart.After being released from prison on parole, Sideshow Bob plots to murder Bart.After being released from prison on parole, Sideshow Bob plots to murder Bart.

  • Director
    • Rich Moore
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.2/10
    5.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rich Moore
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 16User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Cape Feare (1993)
    Cape Feare (1993)
    Cape Feare (1993)
    Dan Castellaneta in Simpsonit (1989)
    Simpsonit (1989)
    Kelsey Grammer and Nancy Cartwright in Simpsonit (1989)

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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    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
    • Chief Wiggum
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Ned Flanders
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer
    • Sideshow Bob
    • (voice)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houten
    • (voice)
    • …
    Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor
    • Martin Prince
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Marcia Wallace
    Marcia Wallace
    • Edna Krabappel
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rich Moore
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      There were difficulties getting this episode up to the minimum length of an episode and many scenes were added in post-production. The episode starts with a repeat of a couch gag that was first used in Lisa's First Word (1992), which is considerably longer than the typical couch gag. The crew added an Itchy & Scratchy cartoon and a few misleads as to who was trying to kill Bart. Even with all of these additions, the episode still ran short of time. This led to the creation of the rake sequence, which became a memorable moment of the episode, and the entire series.
    • Goofs
      In the final scene, when the Simpsons arrive back at their house they drive straight past it and Grampa Simpson is not in the garden. In the next shot they are stopping outside their house and Grampa Simpson is standing in the garden.
    • Quotes

      [the Simpsons are being placed in the Federal Witness Protection Program]

      FBI Man #1: Tell you what, sir, from now on, you'll be Homer Thompson at Terror Lake. Let's just practice a bit, hmm? When I say "hello, Mr. Thompson", you'll say "hi".

      Homer: Check!

      FBI Man #1: Hello, Mr. Thompson.

      [Homer stares blankly]

      FBI Man #1: Remember now, your name is Homer Thompson.

      Homer: I gotcha.

      FBI Man #1: Hello, Mr. Thompson.

      [again Homer stares blankly]

      FBI Man #1: [FBI men stare at each other]

      [hours pass by]

      FBI Man #1: [frustrated] Argh... Now when I say "hello, Mr. Thompson" and press down on your foot, you smile and nod.

      Homer: No problem.

      FBI Man #1: [stepping hard on Homer's foot] Hello, Mr. Thompson.

      Homer: [stares blankly again for a few seconds, then whispers to the other FBI man] I think he's talking to you.

    • Connections
      Featured in Simpsonit: Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      We Sail the Ocean Blue
      (uncredited)

      Lyrics by W.S. Gilbert

      Music by Arthur Sullivan

      Performed by Kelsey Grammer

    User reviews16

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    10/10
    WPP
    This is a memorable episode with great character moments and some fantastic gags.

    There is some fairly dark comedy in Cape Feare and it's delivered hilariously at times.

    Kelsey Grammer's character is a great source of humour. The parody of the Scorsese's movie sets up so many funny gags. His voice performance is one of the best.

    The best moments for me are Homer's hilarious acts of stupidity. I love the "Homer Thompson" banter with the FBI. What he is wearing when they arrive at Terror Lake is genius. When he scares Bart twice in one sequence is possibly my favourite gag in The Simpsons history.
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    • snoozejonc
    • Aug 28, 2022

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 1993 (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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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