The Great Phatsby
- Episode aired Jan 15, 2017
- TV-14
- 42m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Mr Burns tries to relive his glory days, and crosses paths with a mysterious music mogul.Mr Burns tries to relive his glory days, and crosses paths with a mysterious music mogul.Mr Burns tries to relive his glory days, and crosses paths with a mysterious music mogul.
Julie Kavner
- Marge Simpson
- (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
- Bart Simpson
- (voice)
Yeardley Smith
- Lisa Simpson
- (voice)
Hank Azaria
- Apu
- (voice)
- …
Harry Shearer
- Lenny Leonard
- (voice)
- …
Taraji P. Henson
- Praline
- (voice)
Snoop Dogg
- Snoop Dogg
- (voice)
Pamela Hayden
- Milhouse Van Houten
- (voice)
- …
Tress MacNeille
- Virgin Mary
- (voice)
Phil LaMarr
- Auctioneer
- (voice)
- Directors
- Mike B. Anderson
- Timothy Bailey(part two directed by)
- Chris Clements(part one directed by)
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaEven though this isn't the series' first two-part episode, it's the first (and only) one to air as a one-hour episode.
- Quotes
Chief Wiggum: Hey, everyone, hey! I'm off-duty, so please don't feel weird doing drugs in front of me, or with me.
- Crazy creditsOver the closing credits is a hip-hop remix of the theme.
- ConnectionsReferences Gone with the Wind (1939)
- SoundtracksCEO of Obsidian
Music by Jim Beanz (as Jim Beanz)
Lyrics by Jim Beanz (as Jim Beanz) & Dan Greaney
Performed by Kevin Michael Richardson and Destiny Torres
Featured review
Very Refreshing Simpsons, Unlike Any Other,
The Great Phatsby is a terrific Simpsons episode with a very well written plot and a ton of very funny moments. This is truly groundbreaking, it does so much different from any of the 600+ episodes that came before it. Firstly, it handles rap in a very mature, sensible manner, not parodying or giving unlikely characters rap numbers, which is exactly what one would expect from a "Simpsons rap episode", it handles it with class and prestige. As well as that, it is the first time the show has ever done a one hour episode. It is not broken up in to two parts, but literally runs for 60 minutes. There have been many times in the past where I thought the weight of a Simpsons plot could have had great potential to be stretched out beyond twenty minutes, I am happy they have finally seen this themselves, not restricting the amazing ideas they have, I hope to see more in the future.
I was a little disappointed, however, that there were not any full blown rap numbers in this. There are bits and pieces throughout, but I would love to have seen a few from Mr. Burns and Maxwell, would have really added to the plot and overall tone of the episode.
This episode makes the best use of its guest stars in ages. Kevin Michael Richardson, a regular guest on the show, really shines as Maxwell Flinch, his best role on the show to date. He is also joined by a really great comedic part in Keegan-Michael, and several talented rappers, such as Snoop Dogg and Common, playing themselves.
It is one of the most refreshing Simpsons in a while. Very funny and different, The Great Phatsby is a stellar Simpsons.
Mr. Burns starts to relive his glory days as a musician after befriending an admirer of his work.
I was a little disappointed, however, that there were not any full blown rap numbers in this. There are bits and pieces throughout, but I would love to have seen a few from Mr. Burns and Maxwell, would have really added to the plot and overall tone of the episode.
This episode makes the best use of its guest stars in ages. Kevin Michael Richardson, a regular guest on the show, really shines as Maxwell Flinch, his best role on the show to date. He is also joined by a really great comedic part in Keegan-Michael, and several talented rappers, such as Snoop Dogg and Common, playing themselves.
It is one of the most refreshing Simpsons in a while. Very funny and different, The Great Phatsby is a stellar Simpsons.
Mr. Burns starts to relive his glory days as a musician after befriending an admirer of his work.
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- lesleyharris30
- Jun 15, 2017
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