Simpson and Delilah
- Episode aired Oct 18, 1990
- TV-PG
- 23m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
5.3K
YOUR RATING
Homer lies on a medical insurance form in order to obtain a miracle hair restoring drug.Homer lies on a medical insurance form in order to obtain a miracle hair restoring drug.Homer lies on a medical insurance form in order to obtain a miracle hair restoring drug.
Dan Castellaneta
- Homer Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Julie Kavner
- Marge Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Nancy Cartwright
- Bart Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Yeardley Smith
- Lisa Simpson
- (voice)
Harry Shearer
- Game Show Host
- (voice)
- …
Harvey Fierstein
- Karl
- (voice)
Hank Azaria
- Carl
- (voice)
- …
Russi Taylor
- Martin Prince
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis is the episode where Homer grows a full head of hair. A conscious effort was made to have his hairstyle different in every scene.
- GoofsWhen Homer is rolling around on the grass outside the house with Bart, Lisa and Snowball II after the hair formula works, the cat is bigger than the children and almost as big as Homer in the overhead shot.
- Alternate versionsThe audio commentary for the UK DVD on the episode "Simpsons and Delilah" was cut by 15 seconds by the BBFC, to remove "sexual references" and keep it in line with the "U" certificate originally given to the episode.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Simpsons: Another Simpsons Clip Show (1994)
- SoundtracksJarabe Tapatío
(uncredited)
Music by Jesús González Rubio
Featured review
"Simpson and Delilah" is a heartwarming episode that stands out for its beautiful use of music. Throughout the episode, the music enhances the emotional moments, even reacting negatively to certain events, such as when Homer meets the pharmacist in the alley.
A particularly beautiful scene involves a ringing bell, with Homer joyfully running in slow motion and then collapsing onto a bed of flowers. His children express their love, a moment reminiscent of a heartfelt movie scene. While I can't pinpoint the exact film they're parodying, the way they make the scene their own is stunning.
The emotional depth of the episode reaches its peak with Marge consoling Homer in the touching final moments. Additionally, the introduction of Karl, Homer's new assistant after his promotion to executive, is brilliantly conceived. The character adds a unique layer to the storyline, making "Simpson and Delilah" a standout episode in the series.
A particularly beautiful scene involves a ringing bell, with Homer joyfully running in slow motion and then collapsing onto a bed of flowers. His children express their love, a moment reminiscent of a heartfelt movie scene. While I can't pinpoint the exact film they're parodying, the way they make the scene their own is stunning.
The emotional depth of the episode reaches its peak with Marge consoling Homer in the touching final moments. Additionally, the introduction of Karl, Homer's new assistant after his promotion to executive, is brilliantly conceived. The character adds a unique layer to the storyline, making "Simpson and Delilah" a standout episode in the series.
- santifersan
- Oct 26, 2023
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