The Simpsons 600th Episode

*ZariusTwo* · 09-08-2016, 02:07 PM

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He taught us that a man can triumph over adversity, but also that you should always wear safety gloves when handling high-voltage cables while impersonating a coworker.

He was not long for this world of Springfield — he was introduced and killed in season 8’s classic if polarizing “Homer’s Enemy” — but Frank Grimes will be returning to The Simpsons to kick off the show’s 600th episode.

Grimey, as he liked to be called, suffered no fools (namely, Homer), and served as the voice of reason/audience, and his seething incredulity at and obsession with the incompetence of his fellow Nuclear Power Plant employee ultimately cost him his life. He hasn’t forgotten that fatal fact, and the fan-favorite character will issue his first lines of dialogue in almost 20 years at the beginning of the annual Halloween episode, “Treehouse of Horror,” which doubles as episode No. 600

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/08...e-horror-homer

*Cure* · 09-08-2016, 02:39 PM

Simpsons hitting these milestones isn't as surprising anymore.

*CyberCubed* · 09-08-2016, 02:47 PM

Simpsons has 400 episodes of crap and only 200 good episodes.

*NinjaPug* · 09-08-2016, 05:08 PM

How many of those 400 episodes did you actually watch?

*CyberCubed* · 09-08-2016, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaPug

How many of those 400 episodes did you actually watch?

I watched regularly up to about Season 20, so most of it.

*Shark_Blade* · 09-08-2016, 05:57 PM

They still can't beat Pokemon's 900+ episodes.

*CyberCubed* · 09-08-2016, 06:01 PM

Funny thing is the Pokemon anime started in 1997, but The Simpsons started 10 years earlier in 1987 as a series.

So even though Pokemon came out 10 years after, it still has more episodes because in Japan they air a new episode every week of the year, whereas Simpsons still only has 22 episode seasons.

~~Vegita-San~~ · 09-08-2016, 06:12 PM

this show is still on?

I saw it turning tocrap around season 13 when guest stars started taking the show over.

I tuned in recently, and they are STILL doing the same homer/marge breakup stories they did 15 years ago, only now they have cell phones and can do facebook jokes.

just killthe show already. Futurama had more potential to stay fresh.

*snake* · 09-08-2016, 08:47 PM

You will die in the simpsons lifetime

*DarkFell* · 09-08-2016, 11:23 PM

Personally, I prefer the older episodes.

As for the show, I pretty much dropped out of it; recently I came across this guest cameo intro that I found amusing.

*Wildcat* · 09-08-2016, 11:58 PM

Ah never thought of using that character again in a Halloween episode. Pretty cool.

I dont care what anyone says. The Simpsons are still funny. I hope it goes on as long as possible...then makes a comeback in true nostalgic fashion for another 20+ seasons.

Seriously if you complain about the Simpsons you've either stopped watching years ago (random check ins don't count) or just like complaining about TV.

*Jephael* · 09-09-2016, 12:43 AM

Once in a while they manage to crank out some really thought provoking episodes and idea. Just last season there was a really good episode called "Barthood" where we got to see Bart go from a cute little toddler to a young man. (They skipped over age 10 since he's always that age on the show).

*Wildcat* · 09-09-2016, 12:58 AM

Although Ive never seen the movie I think that episode was a parody of Boyhood. It seemed too serious to be on purpose.

Edit- Yup just checked.

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 09-09-2016, 01:58 AM

They still pull out a few great episodes. Part of me is going to e upset when it's finished.

*ZariusTwo* · 09-09-2016, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildcat

Seriously if you complain about the Simpsons you've either stopped watching years ago (random check ins don't count) or just like complaining about TV.

Or we actually have quality standards.

*Wildcat* · 09-09-2016, 05:17 AM

Some storylines have gotten repetitive but the humor is still there. Some probably think it used to be better but its pretty much the same.

Which I suppose could be a complaint but watching old episodes its nice seeing it stay consistent. It hasn't gotten overly ridiculous or crude. Its still way more innocent than Family Guy (which I love too) and other shows.

I can understand if some people got tired of it or lost interest but those who say stuff like "it sucks after season X" just sounds as if they like complaining since its been so long.

*drgon78* · 09-09-2016, 03:16 PM

I am glad it's a Halloween episode, I hope I am actually home to see it.

09-08-2016, 02:39 PM	#2
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Simpsons hitting these milestones isn't as surprising anymore. __________________

09-08-2016, 11:58 PM	#11
Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	Ah never thought of using that character again in a Halloween episode. Pretty cool. I dont care what anyone says. The Simpsons are still funny. I hope it goes on as long as possible...then makes a comeback in true nostalgic fashion for another 20+ seasons. Seriously if you complain about the Simpsons you've either stopped watching years ago (random check ins don't count) or just like complaining about TV. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

09-09-2016, 12:43 AM	#12
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	Once in a while they manage to crank out some really thought provoking episodes and idea. Just last season there was a really good episode called "Barthood" where we got to see Bart go from a cute little toddler to a young man. (They skipped over age 10 since he's always that age on the show). __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

09-09-2016, 12:58 AM	#13
Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	Although Ive never seen the movie I think that episode was a parody of Boyhood. It seemed too serious to be on purpose. Edit- Yup just checked. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

09-09-2016, 01:58 AM	#14
TheBlueTurtle1 Foot Elite Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,892	They still pull out a few great episodes. Part of me is going to e upset when it's finished. __________________ http://jandmdev.deviantart.com/ (My Brother and I have a dev page, I am J, brother is M)

09-08-2016, 02:47 PM	#3
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	Simpsons has 400 episodes of crap and only 200 good episodes.

09-08-2016, 05:08 PM	#4
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,390	How many of those 400 episodes did you actually watch?

09-08-2016, 05:57 PM	#6
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	They still can't beat Pokemon's 900+ episodes.

09-08-2016, 06:01 PM	#7
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	Funny thing is the Pokemon anime started in 1997, but The Simpsons started 10 years earlier in 1987 as a series. So even though Pokemon came out 10 years after, it still has more episodes because in Japan they air a new episode every week of the year, whereas Simpsons still only has 22 episode seasons.

09-08-2016, 06:12 PM	#8
~~Vegita-San~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 6,089	this show is still on? I saw it turning tocrap around season 13 when guest stars started taking the show over. I tuned in recently, and they are STILL doing the same homer/marge breakup stories they did 15 years ago, only now they have cell phones and can do facebook jokes. just killthe show already. Futurama had more potential to stay fresh.

09-08-2016, 08:47 PM	#9
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	You will die in the simpsons lifetime

09-09-2016, 05:17 AM	#16
Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	Some storylines have gotten repetitive but the humor is still there. Some probably think it used to be better but its pretty much the same. Which I suppose could be a complaint but watching old episodes its nice seeing it stay consistent. It hasn't gotten overly ridiculous or crude. Its still way more innocent than Family Guy (which I love too) and other shows. I can understand if some people got tired of it or lost interest but those who say stuff like "it sucks after season X" just sounds as if they like complaining since its been so long. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

09-09-2016, 03:16 PM	#17
drgon78 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,408	I am glad it's a Halloween episode, I hope I am actually home to see it.