The Simpsons: 20 Best Episodes Ever - Anniversary Collection, Ep. 1 "Life in the Fast Lane"

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To bowl or not to bowl...In response to his thoughtless birthday gift, Marge teaches Homer a lesson by taking up bowling under the hands-on tutelage of Jacques, a suave bowling instructor, who tries to pick up more than just a spare.
  • Runtime: 24 minutes
  • Original air date: March 18, 1990
  • Network: FOX
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1. Life in the Fast Lane
  March 18, 1990
To bowl or not to bowl...In response to his thoughtless birthday gift, Marge teaches Homer a lesson by taking up bowling under the hands-on tutelage of Jacques, a suave bowling instructor, who tries to pick up more than just a spare.
 
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2. Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment
  February 7, 1991
Homer gets an illegal cable hookup, and Lisa is so worried about the consequences of his stealing, she boycotts the TV.
 
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3. Radio Bart
  January 9, 1992
For his birthday, Bart gets a microphone which he uses to play pranks, including convincing the Flanders boys that he is God.
 
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4. Mr. Plow
  November 19, 1992
Homer starts a thriving snowplow business, only to have his best friend Barney start a rival service, complete with commercials featuring Linda Ronstadt.
 
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5. Homer and Apu
  February 10, 1994
Homer goes undercover to reveal that Apu is selling tainted meat at his convenience store.
 
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6. Lisa's Wedding
  March 19, 1995
The Simpsons visit a local fortune teller, who describes Lisa's wedding in the future.
 
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7. Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two)
  September 17, 1995
In the conclusion of the cliff-hanger which ended season six, we learn the identity of Mr. Burns' mysterious assailant.
 
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8. Homer's Phobia
  February 16, 1997
Homer begins to suspect that Bart is gay.
 
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9. The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
  September 21, 1997
The family travels to New York to get Homer's car back.
 
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10. Viva Ned Flanders
  January 10, 1999
Homer and, of all people, Ned Flanders enjoy a bender in Vegas.
 
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11. Behind the Laughter
  May 21, 2000
In this satire of VH1's "Behind the Music," we learn the secrets of the Simpsons' rise, fall, and ultimate success.
 
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12. HOMR
  January 7, 2001
In this Emmy-winning episode, Homer undergoes a medical treatment to make himself smarter.
 
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13. She of Little Faith
  December 16, 2001
A model rocket that Homer and Bart shoot off accidentally destroys the church, which must sell advertising to make ends meet.
 
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14. Three Gays of the Condo
  April 13, 2003
When Homer discovers that Marge intended to break up with him before they had Bart, he leaves home and moves in with two gay roommates.
 
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15. The Way We Weren't
  May 9, 2004
In this flashback episode, we learn that Homer and Marge met as kids--an encounter that did not end well.
 
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16. Future-Drama
  April 17, 2005
In this look at the possible future of the Simpsons, Homer and Marge are separated and Bart is hit on by his fourth-grade teacher.
 
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17. The Seemingly Never-Ending Story
  March 12, 2006
In this story within a story within a story within a story, a cave-exploring expedition, an angry sheep and a lovestruck Moe become inextricably entwined.
 
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18. The Haw-Hawed Couple
  December 10, 2006
Bart and Nelson become friends, but when Bart tries to break if off, he fears for his safety.
 
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19. Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind
  December 16, 2007
When Homer returns to an empty house after a night he can't remember, he has to figure out what happened.
 
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20. Gone Maggie Gone
  March 15, 2009
In this satire of the DaVinci code, when Homer briefly leaves Maggie outside a convent, the nuns take her in and refuse to give her back. Trying to recover her sister, Lisa uncovers a plot involving a mystical gem, the founding fathers, and Principal Skinner's mother's minivan.
 
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Episode 1, "Life in the Fast Lane"
Synopsis: To bowl or not to bowl...In response to his thoughtless birthday gift, Marge teaches Homer a lesson by taking up bowling under the hands-on tutelage of Jacques, a suave bowling instructor, who tries to pick up more than just a spare.
Original air date: March 18, 1990
Runtime: 24 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: English
ASIN: B0031IJ84M
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,004 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
The Simpsons: 20 Best Episodes Ever - Anniversary Collection
Synopsis: Simpsonophiles, this is truly la creme de la creme de la Springfield. This collection of Emmy winners, Emmy nominees and just plain good episodes runs the gamut from Season 1's legendary "Life in the Fast Lane" to the complex and beautiful "Gone Maggie Gone" from 2009. You'll find the classic steel mill scene in "Homer's Phobia", and the dazzling direction of "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind", the sweet and surprising "Lisa's Wedding" and the spot-on satire "Behind the Laughter". From "Mr. Plow" to "Future-Drama" it's a must-see assortment of the highest highs in Simpson history. Don't delay, download today!
Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner
Supporting actors: Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Marcia Wallace, Tress MacNeille, Karl Wiedergott, Buzz Aldrin, Gary Coleman, Jim Forbes, Stephen Hawking, Tom Kite, Willie Nelson, Butch Patrick
Season year: 2009
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Executive producer: Lolee Aries
Network: FOX
ASIN: B0031IJ842
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“ This was the perfect "get acquainted" package to buy them. ” Phyllis Hunter  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
“ Decent collection, but I'm not sure they're the best episodes ever. ” BookMaven  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Not the Top 20 January 31, 2013
By RWeber108
These are 20 decent episodes. Several of them are good, a few are even great (Mr. Plow, Homer's Phobia, Viva Ned Flanders.) However, this is far from the best 20 episodes of The Simpsons. All are good episodes to own, but if you were looking for the truly great episodes of The Simpsons, an actual "best of", this isn't it.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Best of? August 16, 2011
By BookMaven
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There are some good episodes, a couple of great episodes, and some episodes I felt were mediocre. Decent collection, but I'm not sure they're the best episodes ever. That's a matter of opinion though, I guess, so I strongly suggest you look at the episode list before purchasing.

I felt it was a decent collection for the money, but some people might not agree.
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4.0 out of 5 stars i like it May 2, 2013
By eric
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from what i got out of it it was good course i have not bought the whole season but yeah from what i got it was good
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