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The Springfield Files

  • Episode aired Jan 12, 1997
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
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Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
AnimationComedy
Special Agents Mulder and Scully arrive in Springfield after Homer claims to have seen an alien.Special Agents Mulder and Scully arrive in Springfield after Homer claims to have seen an alien.Special Agents Mulder and Scully arrive in Springfield after Homer claims to have seen an alien.
IMDb RATING
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4.3K
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    • Steven Dean Moore
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta(voice)
    • Julie Kavner(voice)
    • Nancy Cartwright(voice)
    • Steven Dean Moore
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta(voice)
    • Julie Kavner(voice)
    • Nancy Cartwright(voice)
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    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    David Duchovny in The Simpsons (1989)
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    Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
    Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in The Simpsons (1989)
    Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
    Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
    Chewbacca and Alf in The Simpsons (1989)
    Harry Shearer in The Simpsons (1989)
    Nancy Cartwright and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
    Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
    Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
    Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, and Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (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
    • Wiseguy
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Lenny
    • (voice)
    • …
    Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson
    • Dana Scully
    • (voice)
    David Duchovny
    David Duchovny
    • Fox Mulder
    • (voice)
    Leonard Nimoy
    Leonard Nimoy
    • Leonard Nimoy
    • (voice)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houten
    • (voice)
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Mrs. Glick
    • (voice)
      • Steven Dean Moore
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      For Mulder's rambling about the truth, the crew just left the microphone on and let David Duchovny ramble about whatever he wanted. He went on for two hours before he ran out of steam.
    • Goofs
      Mr. Burns gets a second shot from Dr. Nick Riviera even though he had just been shot minutes ago.
    • Quotes

      Alien: I bring you love.

      Lenny: It's bringing love, don't let it get away!

      Carl: Break its legs.

      [everyone starts to advance on the alien]

      Lisa: Wait! You want an alien? This is your alien.

      [Shines torch on alien to reveal Mr. Burns in a twisted and disoriented state]

      Mr. Burns: [in a high-toned voice] Hello, children. I bring you love.

      Willy: Argh. It's a monster. Kill it, kill it!

      Smithers: It's not a monster, it's Mr. Burns!

      Willy: Aww, it's Mr. Burns! KILL IT! KILL IT!

    • Alternate versions
      The syndicated version shortens the opening title sequence, also cuts out the scene where Milhouse has to deposit 40 quarters to play an arcade game, and shortens the scene with Homer running through the woods by cutting out Homer going past an owl.
    • Connections
      Featured in Atop the Fourth Wall: Sonic Super Special #7 (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Good Morning Starshine
      (uncredited)
      Written by Galt MacDermot, James Rado and Gerome Ragni
      Performed by Harry Shearer, Leonard Nimoy, and cast

    User reviews10

    Review
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    Featured review
    10/10
    My Favourite Episode,
    The Springfield Files is an outstanding Simpsons episode that is packed with one laugh after another from start to finish.It is without a doubt my favourite episode of the entire series,I love the storyline,the funny parts in literally every scene and the X Files Parody.I've seen this episode so many times and I still laugh at the exact same parts each time.Rhe Springfield Files is a really great Simpsons episode.

    Homer decides to try a different drink on a Friday night,but after getting too drunk he is forced to walk home.He gets lost in a forrest and is convinced he saw an alien.He gets the FBI to help investigate what he saw.However,no one in Springfield believes him.
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    • lesleyharris30
    • Jun 10, 2010

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    • What are the Aliens Featured in The Springfield Files

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    • Release date
      • January 12, 1997 (United States)
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      • USA
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      • Gracie Films
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • 22 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby

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