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The Cartridge Family

Episode aired Nov 2, 1997
TV-14
30m

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8.2/10

2.9K

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Animation Comedy

After a massive soccer riot, Homer purchases a gun to protect the family.After a massive soccer riot, Homer purchases a gun to protect the family.After a massive soccer riot, Homer purchases a gun to protect the family.

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8.2/10

2.9K

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Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson
(voice)
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Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson
(voice)
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Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson
(voice)

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson
(voice)

Hank Azaria

Pele
(voice)
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Harry Shearer

Pamela Hayden

Milhouse Van Houten
(voice)

Tress MacNeille

Agnes Skinner
(voice)

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Trivia
Tom Petty rarely granted permission for his music to be used on television. He allowed the use of his song "The Waiting", because he was a fan of the show.

Goofs
Marge's necklace changes from red to white between shots.

Quotes
Marge: Homer! I don't want guns in my house! Don't you remember when Maggie shot Mr. Burns?
Homer: I thought Smithers did it.
Lisa: That would've made a lot more sense.

Connections
Featured in Salaiset kansiot: The End (1998)

Soundtracks
The Waiting
(uncredited)
Written by Tom Petty
Performed by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

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10/10

Makes an emotive subject funny

Homer buys a handgun to protect the family.

This is a classic episode with great humour.

The Cartridge Family is packed with great comedy dialogue and amazing sight gags that are perfectly timed. Homer telling Marge to close her eyes for a surprise and Millhouse with the apple in his mouth are two crackers. This is one of the best uses of Homer by the writers as virtually everything he says and does is hilarious to me.

I come from a country where gun laws are very strict and from my perspective writers take a balanced approach to the pros and cons of owning a gun. Whatever your feelings on this emotive subject The Simpsons make light of it very effectively here.

For me it's a 9.5/10, but I round upwards.

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