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Trash of the Titans

  • Episode aired Apr 26, 1998
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
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8.4/10
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Dan Castellaneta in Simpsonit (1989)
AnimationComedy

Homer becomes the sanitation commissioner for Springfield. His ineptitude pollutes the town and leads to a drastic solution.Homer becomes the sanitation commissioner for Springfield. His ineptitude pollutes the town and leads to a drastic solution.Homer becomes the sanitation commissioner for Springfield. His ineptitude pollutes the town and leads to a drastic solution.

  • Director
    • Jim Reardon
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jim Reardon
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
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    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
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    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
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    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
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    Hank Azaria
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    Harry Shearer
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    Steve Martin
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      • Director
        • Jim Reardon
      • Writers
        • Matt Groening
        • James L. Brooks
        • Sam Simon
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      • Trivia
        This episode was shown to the Toronto City Council by councilors Jack Layton and Olivia Chow as a counterargument to the proposal of transporting the city's waste to be deposited in a large abandoned mine.
      • Goofs
        A window appears directly above the front door of the Simpson house when Flanders comes to complain about the trash pile. Then disappears for the rest of the episode.
      • Quotes

        Ray Patterson: Oh gosh. You know, I'm not much on speeches, but it's so gratifying to... leave you wallowing in the mess you've made. You're screwed, thank you, bye.

        Moe: He's right. He ain't much on speeches.

      • Alternate versions
        The 200th episode "Trash of the Titans" was edited for showing on British TV. Both utterances of the word "wanker" were cut out; the first by U2's Larry Mullen removed completely, and the second by Mr Burns was overdubbed with a "D'oooooh...". The episode was released uncut on a UK video titled "The Simpsons' Greatest Hits" which got a "12" certificate because of "moderate bad language".
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        Featured in Simpsonit: Gump Roast (2002)
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        The Garbageman
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        Parody based on "The Candy Man", originated from Jali ja suklaatehdas (1971), written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley

        Parody lyrics by Alf Clausen and Ian Maxtone-Graham

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      All those in favour of horse whipping ...
      Homer runs for a local public office.

      This is a classic episode with consistently strong humour and character moments.

      Homer is used brilliantly by the writers as he goes on hilarious crusade that destroys everything and everyone in his path, including himself. For me there is one excellent punchline after another both in the dialogue and visuals. The political satire is superb as ever and rings true in life, especially in the behaviour of voters in certain countries throughout the past ten years.

      The writers also include one of the best pieces of social and economic satire of all time, as we see the greedy corporations plotting 'Love Day' and the gullible masses (embodied by the Simpson family) falling for it.
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      • Release date
        • April 26, 1998 (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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