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The Simpsons: Funeral for a Fiend

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Sideshow Bob returns, this time with his entire family, and sets in motion a complex diabolical scheme to finally kill Bart. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Michael Price

Director:: Rob Oliver

Stars:: Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Waylon Smithers, Kent Brockman, and others); Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson); Hank Azaria (Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, Lou, and others); Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, and others); Julie Kavner (Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, and Selma Bouvier); Dan Castellaneta (Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, and others)

Recurring Role:: Kelsey Grammer (Sideshow Bob Terwilliger); Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices); Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten, Rod Flanders, Jimbo Jones, and others); Tress MacNeille (Agnes Skinner, Brandine Del Roy, Dolph and others)

Guest Star:: David Hyde Pierce (Cecil Terwilliger); John Mahoney (Mr. Terwilliger); Keith Olbermann (Himself)

"Wes Doobner's World Famous Family Style Rib Huts" is an anagram for "Sideshow Bob's World Famous Family Style Return". edit »
Sign seen at the Springfield Funeral Home: "Same Low Price, Even For Fatties!" edit »
Bart is featured in on the front page of the Springfield Shopper after "killing Sideshow Bob. The headline reads: "Boy Shames Region." edit »
Goof: During Sideshow Bob's trial, when the camera quickly pans over to Bart, Bob's father, Dr. Terwilliger, can be seen in the gallery, even though is actually supposed to be on the witness stand. edit »
While shopping for batteries, Homer considers "Ever-Ready" batteries ($6) and "Sometimes Ready" batteries ($3) before settling on "Dead Already" batteries (50 cents). edit »

John Mahoney has now played father to Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce in two separate series: Fraiser and The Simpsons. edit »
Itchy & Scratchy: "Spherical on 34th Street" While Scratchy enjoys a Thanksgiving day parade, Itchy sneaks up behind him and stuffs the hose from a hydrogen tank into Scratchy's mouth. Scratchy rapidly inflates and floats up into the sky, much like a parade float. Itchy then grabs a bow and arrow from an Indian/Pilgrim themed float, lights the arrow on fire and shoots down Scratchy who crashes in a ball of flames. A reporter mouse comments, "Oh, the hilarity," a la the Hindenburg disaster. edit »
This episode marks the first appearance of Sideshow Bob's parents: Dr. Terwilliger and Dame Judith Underdunk. edit »
Blackboard Joke: None.
Couch Gag: A magician stands alone in an empty Simpson family living room. With a flick of his red cape, the couch suddenly appears and with another flick, the family appears on the couch. edit »

Sideshow Bob: Before you die, perhaps you'd like to know how I engineered my ultimate revenge.
Homer: I'd like to know if Wes Doobner is aware of what you're doing in his restaurant!
Sideshow Bob: I'm Wes Doobner!
Homer: Mr. Doobner, I have a complaint: I work hard and when I go out with my family I expect a certain level of basic--
Sideshow Bob: Shut up! edit »
Kent Brockman: America has a tradition of turning outlaws into legends after their deaths: Billie the Kid. Bonnie and Clyde. Jesus Christ. edit »
(Krusty plays the piano and sings in mourning at Sideshow Bob's funeral.)
Krusty: Farewell, Sideshow Bob
Your shoes are empty and the stage is dark.
Bart stole your nitroglycerin
And then your heart, it barked.

And it seems to me your loyal fans
Oughta buy this DVD
(Holds up a Best of Sideshow Bob DVD.)
Of all your best-loved sketches
On The Krusty Show.

It's full of extra features
And deleted scenes.
Like when you fell and split you pants
And we saw your "Frank and Beans." edit »
(At Cirucit Circus.)
Homer: (to Bart) Now ignore all the fancy shmancy thingamajigs, boy. We're just gonna get a camera battery and go home.
Salesman #1: Interested in a car stereo?
Homer: No, thanks. Just here for a battery.
Salesman #2: Big special on camcorders!
Homer: All I want is a battery.
Saleswoman: Care to make love, sir?
Homer: Battery, battery, battery! edit »
(At Sideshow Bob's trial.)
Sideshow Bob: Your Honor, I choose to represent myself. And let me say... I did try to kill the Simpsons. I truly did.
(The entire courtroom gasps in shock.)
Prosecutor: (to Homer and Marge) Okay, if he doesn't say "but" right now, we are home free.
Sideshow Bob: But--
Prosecutor: Damn! edit »

The Oprah Winfrey Show
Marge watches an episode of Opal, a parody of the TV Mega-star, Oprah. They even reference the suspiciously long-running courtship of her supposed boyfriend Steadman named "Straightman"; a wink towards questions regarding the couple's sexuality. edit »
Candle in the Wind
The song played by Krusty the Clown at Sideshow Bob's funeral is a parody of Elton John playing his modified version of the song "Candle in the Wind" at Princess Diana's funeral. edit »
Miracle on 34th Street
The title of the Itchy and Scratchy episode, "Spherical on 34th Street", is a parody of the classic 1947 film Miracle on 34th Street. edit »
Sesame Street
Moe chases a van in which the passengers are watching watching Grover from the children's TV show Sesame Street, he even mentions Big Bird, another character from the show. edit »
Circuit City
The electronic store "Circuit Circus" is a parody of the Circuit City chain. edit »

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MissMune
member since: Sep 7, 2006
Funeral for a Fiend
The Bottom Line: "Above average"
"Oh, you'd love it! It's a guessing game in which one player adopts the guise of a noteworthy - You're RIGHT, it IS boring." ...Continue »
09/17/08 09:30pm | report abuse
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jimbo_001
member since: Jul 12, 2005
Funeral for a Fiend
The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"
Sideshow Bob's Tenth Attempt! ...Continue »
07/16/08 03:29am | report abuse
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BadWolf_35
member since: Apr 12, 2008
Funeral for a Fiend
The Bottom Line: "Not my favorite storyline"
Sideshow Bob's family appears in a very disappointing episode. Very clever casting of Bob's family but it was unfortunately wasted. ...Continue »
07/01/08 11:35pm | report abuse
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BCeagles14
member since: Feb 14, 2008
Funeral for a Fiend
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
All of my favorite stars from Frasier come together!!! it had it all an amazing villian family, great humor, and a trick ending that no one saw coming. ...Continue »
02/13/08 04:31pm | report abuse
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starman100
member since: Jun 20, 2007
Funeral for a Fiend
The Bottom Line: "They did this one already"
'The Italian Bob' was better for a variety of reason, but this one is still acceptable. ...Continue »
12/23/07 08:47pm | report abuse