The fourth season of the worlds favorite animated family, The Simpsons, has arrived in a very impressive set from Fox Dvd..
The exploits of the animated family have become cultural icons and the shows catchphrases have become part of the everyday vernacular.
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson are a middle class family who struggle with the day-to-day challenges of life in their hometown of Springfield. True, most of the situations they find themselves in are a result of one of Bart’s misdeeds or Homer’ poorly thought out motivations, but one thing is sure, the laughs are constant and the show is one of the best sources for political and social commentary ever created.
The fourth season set contains all 22 episodes and some of the best moments in the shows ongoing history. Standout episodes include “Mr. Plow” where Homer moonlights as an unlicensed Snow plower, “Whacking Day” where the late Barry White arrives during the town’s annual snake hunt, and the prohibition inspired “Duffless”
Entertainment weekly recently named the twenty-five best Simpson episodes ever and four of them are contained in this set including the top ranked. “Last Exit to Springfield.” Rounding out the four classics are “Mr. Plow”,” Marge vs. the Monorail,” “A Streetcar Named Marge
Unlike some seasons sets, this one is packed with quality episodes each funny, and each guaranteed to make you laugh. The set also includes the annual Halloween show where the cast skewer classic moments from Science Fiction and Horror in the timeless Simpson’s style.
The set contains the following episodes and features….
Kamp Krusty, A Streetcar Named Marge, Homer the Heretic, Lisa the Beauty Queen, Treehouse of Horror III, Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie, Marge Gets a Job, New Kid on the Block, Mr. Plow, Lisa’s First Word, Homer’s Triple Bypass, Marge vs. the Monorail, Selma’s Choice, Brother from the Same Planet, I Love Lisa, Duffless, Last Exit to Springfield, So It’s Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show, The Front, Whacking Day, Marge in Chains, Krusty Gets Kancelled
• Commentary on all episodes
• Easter egg bonus commentary and sketches
• Deleted scenes
• Animation Showcases: picture in picture, storyboards, animatics, commercials
• The Cajun Controversy
• A word from Matt Groening
• Promotional syndication reel
• Featurette: Bush vs. Simpsons
• Full-screen format
• Number of discs: 4
Easily the best Simpsons collection yet, and a must for fans of the show.
5 stars out of 5.
