Last Exit to Springfield

Season 4, Episode 17, Aired
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Homer finds himself filling in for the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant's union leader when it comes time to negotiate their new contract with Mr. Burns. Homer is a tough negotiator, despite not knowing the first thing about union organizing, and forces Burns to accept the union's demands on the condition that Homer be removed as leader.moreless
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  • perfect

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    By futuramarama, Nov 19, 2011 Report Abuse
    what i liked- the ever infamous 'dental plan/lisa needs braces' scene, homer wondering if burns is coming onto him, the union song lisa and the plant workers sing, the ending with lisa getting braces, etc.
    great episode. a review can't mention how many humorous parts this episode had. pretty much every gag works so well and the plot is great, too. definitely not only one of the best of the season (if not the best), but also one of the best of the series as a whole. A+ episode, definitelymoreless

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  • Worst. 4th season episode. Ever!

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    By Mungdaal99, Nov 10, 2011 Report Abuse
    This has to be the awfulist episode ever. Burns just trys to get his ways and makes Homer not get the dental plan. Burns is just a selfless brat and, owns a vulture that looks like him. And, Lisa's braces could make any kid cry. And, maybe break a few glasses (The wearing and drinking kind). I thought this episode went no where. I did'nt even get the begging. This episode will always be alful #1. And, always hated. Then, Lisa sings this corny song. That I did'nt really like. So this is the worst episode ever.

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  • Homer strikes and Lisa needs braces. Hilarious?

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    By My_Dog_Misty, Sep 30, 2010 Report Abuse
    Wow. I don't even know where to begin. This episode is one of the all time best episodes in the Simpsons history. The jokes were funny and the storyline was great. I get constantly reminded of this episode every time I go to the dentist or orthodontist. Why? Because of "The Big Book of British Smiles" of course!!! No matter how many times I watch this episode, that joke remains funny. Other memorable jokes include the story behind Homer's scar, Santa's Little Helper's reaction to seeing Lisa with her braces, and Mr. Burns encounter with the dog in the power plant. Many people consider this to be the greatest episode of the Simpsons, and I can see why. The jokes were great and it came from season 4, in my opinion the best season of the Simpsons!moreless

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  • this was a great ep

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    By cube2k8, May 16, 2010 Report Abuse
    in this ep of the simpsons lisa is in need of braces after going to vist the dentist and mr burns annonces that he is getting rid of the dental plan from the workers befits . and homer is mad becasue with out that he wont be able to get the braces for lisa and so he ralleys up the works and becomes uion leader and mr burns gets mad and tries to run the planet with robots but its not working and he calles a meeting with homer and he says i will restore the benfits unles you resing as union leader and he does this was a great epmoreless

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  • This is exactly why I watch the series.

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    By GerMan666, Apr 13, 2010 Report Abuse
    This is in fact, the best episode of the Simpsons ever, in my opinion. I don't know why it isn't the top episode. A laugh a scene, I beam with joy every time I see this episode. This is the only episode of the Simpsons I will ever rate 10.

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    • X-rated clubs at the Springfield red-light district: "Nudes at Eleven," "Adam and Adam," and "The Horny Toad" Edit
    • Dr. Wolfe's, Lisa's dentist from this episode, business is called 'Painless Dentistry: Formerly Painful Dentistry.' Edit

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    • In one scene, Lisa is seen playing a guitar. This marked the first time we see Lisa play another instrument besides her trademark saxophone. Edit
    • The original panelist on Smartline was supposed to be O.J. Simpson, but he turned it down and Dr. Joyce Brothers was cast (much to the relief of the writers). Edit
    • In January 2003, an "Entertainment Weekly" article looking back at the top 25 episodes of the series chose this episode as the show's greatest episode. Edit

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    • Lenny: So long, dental plan! (Homer stares blankly as the words echo in his brain) Lenny's Voice: Dental plan! Marge's Voice: Lisa needs braces. Lenny's Voice: Dental plan! Marge's Voice: Lisa needs braces. Lenny's Voice: Dental plan! Marge's Voice: Lisa needs braces. Lenny's Voice: Dental plan! Marge's Voice: Lisa needs braces. Lenny's Voice: Dental plan! Marge's Voice: Lisa needs braces. Lenny's Voice: Dental plan! Marge's Voice: Lisa needs braces. (Charlie drops a pencil into Homer's butt) Carl: Bullseye! Homer: Thanks a lot, Carl, now I've lost my train of thought. (Homer stares blankly again) Lenny's Voice: Dental plan! Marge's Voice: Lisa needs braces. Lenny's Voice: Dental plan! Marge's Voice: Lisa needs braces. Homer: If we give up our dental plan... I'll have to pay for Lisa's braces! Edit
    • Kent Brockman: Tonight on Smartline, the power plant strike, Arglebargle or Fufferella. With us tonight our plant owner C.M. Burns, Union Kingpin Homer Simpson, and talk show mainstay Dr. Joyce Brothers. Dr. Joyce: I brought my own mic! Edit
    • Boy: You can't treat the working man this way. One day we'll form a union and get the fair and equittable treatment we deserve. Then we'll go too far, and get corrupt and shiftless and the Japanese will eat us alive! Mr. Burns' Grandfather: The Japanese!? Those sandal-wearing goldfish tenders? Bosh! Flimshaw! Years Later Mr. Burns: If only we'd listened to that boy, instead of walling him up in the abandoned coke oven. Edit

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    • Red River The union member and power plant worker Gummy Joe appears to be a homage to Nadine Groot, a character from this 1948 film. Edit
    • Classical Gas Upon Lenny's request, Lisa plays this song by Mason Williams after her power plant ballad. Edit
    • Eversmile, New Jersey Dr. Wolfe is a based on Daniel Day Lewis's character, Dr. Fergus O'Connell from this 1989 film. Edit

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