Writer:	Mike Reiss, Al Jean
Director:	Gregg Vanzo, Kent Butterworth
Star:	Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, and others),  Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson),  Dan Castellaneta (Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, and others),  Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Waylon Smithers, Kent Brockman, and others),  Julie Kavner (Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, and Selma Bouvier)
Recurring Role:	Hank Azaria (Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, Lou, and others),  Maggie Roswell (Maude Flanders, Helen Lovejoy, Miss Hoover, and others),  Pamela Hayden (Milhouse Van Houten, Rod Flanders, Jimbo Jones, and others)

The original story behind Dr. Marvin Monroe was that his real name was Marylin Monroe, and he got into psychology to help himself. But since the voice was a workout on Harry Shearer's throat, the character was dropped and the story never came to be. (edit) In 2006, this episode was ranked #10 in Matt Groening's list of top 10 episodes of all time. (edit) The character of Dr. Marvin Monroe was based a lot on the look and personality of Dr. David Viscott. (edit) Bart introduces his famous catch phrase "Don't Have A Cow, Man" in this episode. (edit) This episode was shown briefly, as an in-flight movie, in the 1990 film Die Hard 2: Die Harder.
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Homer: You know, Moe, my mom once said something that really stuck with me. She said, "Homer, you're a big disappointment," and god bless her soul, she was really onto something. (edit) Homer: Okay, now look; my boss is going to be at this picnic, so I want you to show your father some love and/or respect.
Lisa: Tough choice.
Bart: I'm picking respect. (edit) (Dr. Monroe introduces electric shock therapy to the Simpsons.)
Dr. Monroe: Now, don't touch any of those buttons in front of you for a very important reason, i.e., you are wired in to the rest of your family. You have the ability to shock them, and they have the ability to shock--
(Homer screams as Bart shocks him.)
Bart: Just testing. (edit) (Dr. Monroe diagnoses the Simpsons' problem.)
Dr. Monroe: (to Homer) Well, if you had been paying attention, perhaps you would have noticed that your family sees you as a rather stern authority figure, an ogre, if you will.
Marge: Now, Doctor, that's not true.
Lisa: Ogre is such a strong word.
Bart: Right on, Doc! Another successful diagnosis.
Homer: That does it!
(Homer grabs a lamp and tries to hit Bart with it.)
Dr. Monroe: Whoa!
(Dr. Monroe takes the lamp from Homer.)
Dr. Monroe: (Chuckles) Okay, you wanna kill each other. That's good. That's healthy. (edit) Homer: To save this family, we're going to have to make the supreme sacrifice.
(The family follows behind Homer as he carries the TV in his arms to the pawn shop.)
Lisa: No, Dad. Please don't pawn the TV!
Bart: Aw, come on, Dad, anything but that!
Marge: Homer, couldn't we pawn my engagement ring instead?
Homer: Now, I appreciate that honey, but we need $150 here.
Pawn Shop Owner: Afternoon, Simpson. So, what can I do for ya?
Homer: Would you pay $150 for this lovely Motorola?
Pawn Shop Owner: Is it cable ready?
Homer: Ready as she'll ever be.
Pawn Shop Owner: Mister, you got yourself a deal. (edit)

Dr. Marvin Monroe's phone number is 1-800-555-HUGS. (edit) The song a drunken Marge sings during the company picnic, is none other than Dean Martin's song, "Hey Brother, Pour The Wine." (edit) One of the families that needs therapy in Dr. Monroe's clinic, is the "perfect" family from the nuclear power plant company picnic. (edit) There is a sign posted on the gate at Burns' estate which reads "Poachers Will Be Shot." (edit)

Citizen Kane
After the sack race, the fanfare and the shot of the crowd gathered are taken from a scene in the movie Citizen Kane. This is the first of many references to the famous, award winning film in the history of the show. (edit) The Wizard of Oz
The title of this episode is a play on Dorothy's signature line, "There's no place like home," from the 1939 film The Wizard Of Oz. (edit)