Amazon.com: Broadcast in 1991, the third season of The Simpsons contains a host of candidates for "Best Simpsons Episode Ever." Homer is in such good form throughout that a reasonable case can be made that he has superseded the importance of his Greek namesake in the annals of culture and civilization. The opener, "Stark Raving Dad," for instance, features a guest appearance by an uncredited Michael Jackson, who plays an obese white inmate whom Homer meets while confined to a mental institution. Other standout episodes include "Like Father, Like Clown," in which Krusty reveals he is estranged from his Rabbi father; this is The Simpsons at the height of its powers, mature, ironic, erudite, and touching while bristling with slapstick and Bart-inspired cheek. "Flaming Moe's" features Aerosmith and sees Homer invent a cocktail that desperate, sleazy bartender Moe steals from him. "Radio Bart" is another demonstration of the series' knack for cultural references, parodying the Billy Wilder movie Ace in the Hole. Finally, there's "Brother Can You Spare Two Dimes," in which Danny DeVito reprises his role as Homer's brother, regaining the fortune Homer lost him by inventing a Baby Translator. Immensely enjoyable at any level, this third year demonstrates conclusively that The Simpsons is quite simply, and by a large margin, the greatest television show ever. --David Stubbs
Animated; Box set; Closed-captioned; Color; DVD; Full Screen; NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: Unrated Binding: DVD Brand: Fox EAN: 0024543069706 Format: Animated, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC Item Dimensions:001000 Label: 20th Century Fox Languages:EnglishUnknownDolby Digital 5.1EnglishSubtitledSpanishSubtitledEnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1FrenchOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 SurroundSpanishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 Surround Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox MPN: FOXD2006971D Number Of Discs: 4 Number Of Items: 4 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Region Code: 1 Release Date: August 26, 2003 Running Time: 551 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox