The Simpsons
For almost three decades , an annual tradition has make spot take everyone ’s favorite four - fingered family unit . The SimpsonsTreehouse Of Horror limited episodes trench a traditional half - hour storyline premise and lets the intact roster of Springfield loose in a three - story anthology of nervous comedy . Over the years , the parodies have veered from classic revulsion to just straight - up scientific discipline fiction and fancy , but that has n’t give up fans
The writers have had a blast comprise their sword of humour into timeless horror put-on , and some citation have worked their way into all - time classic Simpsons references . Others are modest side joke that the show has been so well known for , though they ’re no less memorable in the minds of some .
Updated on October 21, 2022 by Colin McCormick:
Among all the Halloween television special that devotee care to determine this time of the twelvemonth , The SimpsonsTreehouse of Horror special stay a favorite for many . These episode mark some of the funniest in the show ’s history and fan can look back on them years later , still laughing at the same antic . Of naturally , with over 30 days deserving of Treehouse of Horror episodes , there are plenty more hilarious jokes to add together .
“Whoa, Whoa Slow Down Egg Head.”
Wiggum - Treehouse Of Horror VI (1995)
These Halloween specials can often veer into sci - fi dominion , such as the segment in which Homer is trapped in another dimension where he appears in 3D. While the graphic are n’t too impressive now , it was fun seeing Homer portray in this way back then .
As various characters tuck to determine how to save Homer , Professor Frink tries to explicate the complex situation to everyone . He draws a simple public square and channelise out that it is in fact a lame , but that already testify too much for Chief Wiggum to grasp .
“The Frogurt Is Also Cursed.”
Vendor - Treehouse Of Horror II (1991)
Several of the most memorable Treehouse of Horror episode take intake from thebest episodes ofThe Twilight Zone . One such episode take out on the Hellenic tale of the " monkey ’s paw " in which Homer buys the object from a mysterious vendor .
As with most stories like this , the vendor prove to warn Homer that the manus is cursed . When Homer exhibit reluctance , the marketer evidence him it comes with a free frogurt . But as Homer becomes enthuse again , the vendor points out the frogurt is beshrew too .
“You Know I’ve Never Liked That Little Wiener Millhouse.”
Homer Simpson - Treehouse Of Horror X (1999)
Part of the fun of the Treehouse of Horror episodes is that they all the show to search the darkest English of the Simpsons . This let in their murderous sides , as one standout section has them incidentally kill Ned Flanders .
After covering up their criminal offence , Homer drives base commenting on how easy it was to get away with murder . He then blob Millhouse and initiate veering the machine towards him before Marge stops him . The fact that Millhouse is harmlessly playing with a kite when he is randomly targeted makes it even funnier .
“I Have A Wife And Kids. Eat Them.”
Homer Simpson - Treehouse Of Horror VII (1996)
The alien Kang and Kodos make several appearances in the Treehouse of Horror special , often tangling with the Simpson family . One of their visual aspect finds them abducting Homer , who begs for mercy from the horrendous creature .
He recount the extraterrestrial not to deplete him because he has a family and they should eat them instead . It is a hilariously fearful import from Homer that is yet another joke that would only work in these types of episodes .
“Look At The Size Of That Platform!”
Homer Simpson - Treehouse Of Horror III (1992)
TheKing Kongparody remains one of thebest Treehouse of Horror segmentsever with Homer of course abuse into the role of the elephantine emulator . The segment follows the story of the 1933 pic quite closely , including Homer being taken to America and pose as a stage show .
Mr. Burns has the monster brought to Broadway where he is roll out in chains . As the crowd gasps , Barney calls out from the audience in amazement , but he is more impressed with the giant weapons platform the copycat is being make on .
“The Doll’s Trying To Kill Me…
…And The Toaster’s Been Laughing At Me”
The third installment of Treehouse pay homageto Chucky ofChild ’s Playwith an evil Krusty wench menace to vote down Homer in various ways , including stabbing him in the bath and drowning him in the dog ’s water saucer .
Homer call this origin as Marge calls the Krusty Co. helpline , which results in a repairman finding the yield ; the wench ’s switch was simply set to ' Evil . ' Unfortunately , that does n’t solve Homer ’s mocking toaster issue .
“I Wish We Were Going To Candy Apple Island”
Lenny - Treehouse Of Horror III (1992)
miserable Lenny , all he wanted to do was go to Candy Apple Island . Instead , in " King Homer , " the ship is on an expedition to Ape Island headed by Montgomery Burns , an island containing King Homer , the gargantuan ape .
While en route , Charlie asks what ’s on Candy Apple Island . " Apes , but they ’re not so vainglorious , " Carl reply , yet another example ofThe Simpsonsperforming a come-on - and - switch jest so effortlessly .
“Relax, I’m Fine.
But When I Do Die, I Don’t Want Any Autopsies.”
In " I make love What You Diddily - Iddily Did , " Flanders is run over by the Simpson crime syndicate during one of his tardy - night fog walk , and they prove to buy the farm his decease off as an stroke to get all suspicions off them . Homer shore up Ned ’s body up as he pretends to talk to Maude next door , claiming Ned is aid him clean the chimney , " Hi Maude … diddily . I ’ve been having fun with my pal Homer … diddily . "
The way Homer so ill hides Ned ’s obviously limp remains without barely disguising his voice shows how blissfully and comically unassuming the Flanders family are always portray as being .
“Bottlenose Bruises, Blowhole Burns, Flipper Prints…
…This Looks Like The Work Of Rowdy Teens. Lou, Cancel The Prom.”
Chief Wiggum - Treehouse Of Horror XI (2000)
Lisa frees a dolphinfish in captivity in " Night Of The Dolphin , " which ends up being dolphin royal house and commands their followers to attack humans in revenge for class of performing caper . Their first victim is Lenny , who hilariously remarks , " inebriant and dark swimming , it ’s a deliver the goods combination ! " is found wash up on the beach , and Springfield ’s swell - eyed police chief prognosticate the cause of death .
Yet another great bait - and - switch line , yet longtime fans ofThe Simpsonscan probably guess midway through the quote that the famously - dimwitted Wiggum is not expire to make an accurate supposition .
“Every Moment I Live Is Agony.”
Frog Man - Treehouse Of Horror XII (2001)
As the time of year go away on , many Treehouse episodes became very topical and parodied a current or recent pop culture phenomenon . The 12th instalment containing " Wiz Kids , " aired November 2001 , the same calendar month the firstHarry Potterfilm was released , and it was a hilarious charade of the series that was take the world by storm .
Bart and Lisa are assist ' Springwart ’s School of Magicry , ' and , as per common , Bart is underperform in his studies and produces a deformed , invariably - vomiting frog - man loanblend when asked to ferment his frog into a prince . The sad little guy starts beg to be killed , and the joke is morbidly funny in a room only The Simpsons can pull off without being too dark .
“Lisa, Stop Being So Suspicious.
Did Everyone Wash Their Necks Like Mr. Burns Asked?”
Marge Simpson - Treehouse Of Horror IV (1993)
pay howevil Mr. Burns has proven to bein the past , it makes complete sense to cast him as Dracula in a uproarious sendup . " Bart Simpson ’s Dracula " has Monty and Smithers inviting the family to an supercilium - raising event , Homer proclaiming a " midnight dinner at his nation house in * creepy voice*Pennsylvania . "
When Lisa vocalize her concern in the railway car , Marge nonchalantly shakes off Lisa ’s worry , then uproariously follows it up with a distressingly obvious request from Mr. Burns . Lisa ’s distrust turn out to be correct , but the real play is had watching everyone obliviously miss the hints .
“After All, Isn’t There A Little Üter In All Of Us?”
Principal Seymour Skinner - Treehouse Of Horror V (1994)
" Nightmare Cafeteria " is a perverse yet silly take onSoylent Greenfeaturing the teacher of Springfield Elementary hungry for the gustation of student flesh . First , bully Jimbo Jones is serve for luncheon as ' marshy Jimbos , ' and then Principal Skinner acquire placard of the round - work German son , Üter . Oktoberfest is suddenly occurring the next solar day , with ' Üterbraten ' on the computer menu , and Skinner laughs as he tries to assure Lisa that Üter is around here somewhere by having a " gut feeling . "
He carries on , laugh softly as he hints more and more at Üter ’s luck , before get himself and barricade short . Skinner casually omit pinch while wickedly cackle is a classic , albeit undeniably sinister , profits - at - the - audience moment .
“Feelin' Fine. Wow, That’s A Relief”
Marge Simpson - Treehouse Of Horror V (1994)
In what has become one of the most quoted Treehouse of Horror segment in the serial history , The Simpsonstakes on Stanley Kubrick . " The Shinning " is a gross parody of comedy gold , right down to the first appearance complete with the overhead shot and ominous music mirroringThe polishing ’s possibility .
Homer ’s descent into madness due to have no telly or beer on hand is one of the most democratic tantrum in the series alone . right on before Homer ’s breakdown , Marge cautiously approach a typewriter , assure herself , " what he ’s typecast will be a window into his rage . " rooter are expecting to see a gambol on the famous words written by the original picture ’s Jack Torrance . Instead , there is just the hilarious two - password demarcation , the apostrophe in " feeling " somehow making it even funnier in its ocular delivery .
“This Is Indeed A Disturbing Universe.”
Maggie Simpson - Treehouse Of Horror V (1994)
The line rescue and voice acting perform displayed with this quotation mark are what make it so great , the legendary James Earl Jones lending his voice to the one character in the series that never speak . Homer is unleash neutered timeline after timeline in " Time And Punishment , " transfer something ever so somewhat in the prehistoric yesteryear that affect every present time period he returns to .
Throughout the sixth installment , there is a running jape demand Groundskeeper Willie bursting into each segment and trying to either save a reference in danger , only to be stabbed in the back with an ax . This time , he tries to immediately warn Homer in a fresh timeline before being shockingly off by the youngest Simpson . show that , in this world , infants can manage axis , commit slaying , and speak in grown adult voices is all it takes for a quick screaming gag to be cemented as a classic .
“Don’t Blame Me, I Voted For Kodos”
The Simpsonshave never strayed far from political humour , and , being a series that was sincerely unstoppable in the mid - nineties , it study objective at the 1996 presidential election between Bill Clinton and Bob Dole , incorporating alien Kang and Kodos , two character only used in Treehouse of Horror sequence , into the plot as they steal the identities of the campaigner .
The segment is so fix - packed with screaming line . The storey ends with Kang being elect , and the aliens forcing humanity into slaveholding to reconstruct implements of war . Homer ’s railway line jab major fun at the voting populace of elections past , all too quick to let everyone know they did n’t vote for the troubling candidate and one that has been referenced and quoted in late years by fan all over .
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