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The Simpsons

Simpson and Delilah

  • Episode aired Oct 18, 1990
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
4.2K
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Harvey Fierstein, Dan Castellaneta, and Harry Shearer in The Simpsons (1989)
  • Animation
  • Comedy
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.
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
4.2K
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  • Director
    • Rich Moore
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta(voice)
    • Julie Kavner(voice)
    • Nancy Cartwright(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rich Moore
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta(voice)
    • Julie Kavner(voice)
    • Nancy Cartwright(voice)
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    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Top cast

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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpsonas Homer Simpson
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    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpsonas Marge Simpson
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    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpsonas Bart Simpson
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    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpsonas Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Game Show Hostas Game Show Host
    • (voice)
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    Harvey Fierstein
    Harvey Fierstein
    • Karlas Karl
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Carlas Carl
    • (voice)
    • …
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Game Show Contestantas Game Show Contestant
    • (voice)
    • …
    Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor
    • Martin Princeas Martin Prince
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Rich Moore
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    Storyline

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    Prematurely bald Homer sees an opportunity to restore his hair with Dimoxinil but it is very expensive and he obtains it via an insurance scam. Seeing him with a full head of hair Burns promotes him to an executive position with an adoring male secretary, Karl,who encourages Homer to bring out his strengths. But when the jealous Smithers discovers the fraud,the effects of the Dimoxinil wear off and Bart breaks the bottle,spilling the rest,it's back to normal for Homer. —don @ minifie-1
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This is the episode where Homer grows a full head of hair. A conscious effort was made to have his hairstyle different in every scene.
    • Goofs
      When 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.
    • Quotes

      [Bart shatters Homer's bottle of hair-restoring Dimoxinil]

      Homer: [strangling Bart] BOY-MUST-DIE!

      Bart: [choked] I, I love you, Dad!

      Homer: Ohh...

      [drops him]

      Homer: Dirty trick.

    • Alternate versions
      The 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.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Simpsons: Another Simpsons Clip Show (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Jarabe Tapatío
      (uncredited)
      Music by Jesús González Rubio

    User reviews7

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Another Strong Episode!
    The second episode of the second season of the Simpsons is another strong episode thanks to a great story which involves Homer having hair and a fiery guest star voiced by Harvey Fierstein. It may be debated whether the issue of homosexuality is being crossed or not, especially for his time period. But that issue doesn't bother me too much.

    This episode, "Homer and Delilah," has Homer using a new hair product which enables him to grow lots of hair. Using his new hairstyle, he gets a promotion at work and becomes friendly with Mr. Burns.

    Overall, this is a very solid episode and continues what the first episode started. A very strong episode that is also one of my favorites. For those who love Homer, this episode is for them. I rate this episode 9/10.
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    • Feb 22, 2014

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    • What does Bart Simpson write on the chalkboard in one of the classrooms at "Springfield Elementary School" at the beginning of this episode?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • FOX
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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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