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When Flanders Failed

  • Episode aired Oct 3, 1991
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Simpsonit (1989)
AnimationComedy

After wishing for Flanders to lose his business, Homer discovers that his neighbor is actually about to go bankrupt and decides to help him out.After wishing for Flanders to lose his business, Homer discovers that his neighbor is actually about to go bankrupt and decides to help him out.After wishing for Flanders to lose his business, Homer discovers that his neighbor is actually about to go bankrupt and decides to help him out.

  • Director
    • Jim Reardon
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jim Reardon
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 7User reviews
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
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    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
    • (voice)
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    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
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    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Moe Szyslak
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    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Ned Flanders
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    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Rod Flanders
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    Maggie Roswell
    Maggie Roswell
    • Maude Flanders
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    Tress MacNeille
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    • Jimbo Jones
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    • Director
      • Jim Reardon
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    • Trivia
      For years, the writers used this episode as the limit for how much of a jerk Homer could be.
    • Goofs
      One minute Bart is wearing a T-shirt that belonged to the Flanders, the next he is wearing his traditional red one again.
    • Quotes

      Lisa Simpson: Dad, do you know what Schadenfreude is?

      Homer Simpson: No, I don't know what "shaden-frawde" is.

      [sarcastic]

      Homer Simpson: Please tell me, because I'm dying to know.

      Lisa Simpson: It's a German term for "shameful joy", taking pleasure in the suffering of others.

      Homer Simpson: Oh, come on Lisa. I'm just glad to see him fall flat on his butt!

      [getting mad]

      Homer Simpson: He's usually all happy and comfortable, and surrounded by loved ones, and it makes me feel... What's the opposite of that shameful joy thing of yours?

      Lisa Simpson: Sour grapes.

      Homer Simpson: Boy, those Germans have a word for everything!

    • Connections
      Featured in Simpsonit: Gump Roast (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Put on a Happy Face
      (uncredited)
      Music by Charles Strouse
      Lyrics by Lee Adams

    User reviews7

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    8/10
    Those Germans have a word for everything
    Ned Flanders opens a store for left-handed people.

    This is strong episode with good humour and character moments.

    Ned Flanders brings out both the worst and best of Homer Simpson in this very funny rollercoaster of mean and good spirited behaviour.

    I love the parody of 'It's a Wonderful Life' and the sub-plot involving Bart supposedly taking Karate lessons is full of ironic humour.
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    • Jul 12, 2022

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1991 (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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