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| − | | | + | |prodcode= [[Production season XABF|XABF04]] |
| + | |airdate= January 14, [[2018]] | ||
|titlescreen=[[Agnes Skinner]] as a [[Homer's Evolution couch gag|pterodactyl]] flies across the screen | |titlescreen=[[Agnes Skinner]] as a [[Homer's Evolution couch gag|pterodactyl]] flies across the screen | ||
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| − | | | + | |guests= [[Valerie Harper]] as [[Jennifer Clarkeson]]<br>[[Maurice LaMarche]] as [[Orson Welles]] |
| − | | | + | |showrunner1= Al Jean |
| − | | | + | |writer= [[Dan Vebber]] |
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| − | '''"Frink Gets Testy"''' is the | + | '''"Frink Gets Testy"''' is the eleventh episode of [[Season 29|broadcast season 29]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the six hundred twenty-ninth episode overall. It originally aired on January 14, [[2018]]. The episode was written by [[Dan Vebber]] and directed by [[Chris Clements]]. It guest stars [[Valerie Harper]] as [[Jennifer Clarkeson]] and [[Maurice LaMarche]] as [[Orson Welles]]. |
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{Synopsis|Fearing that the end of the world is near, [[Mr. Burns]] tasks [[Professor Frink]] with [[Personal Value Quotient|testing]] all of [[Springfield]] to determine who is worth saving. The results shock the [[Simpson family|Simpsons]] when [[Ralph]] gets more points than [[Lisa]], and [[Homer]] only scores 1 point.}} |
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
| − | The [[Simpson family]] are watching [[The Learning Network]], when ''[[Nostradamus: The Man Who Saw the Future]]'', comes on and [[Orson Welles]] says that [[Nostradamus]]' predictions have all come true, | + | The [[Simpson family]] are watching [[The Learning Network]], when ''[[Nostradamus: The Man Who Saw the Future]]'', comes on and [[Orson Welles]] says that [[Nostradamus]]' predictions have all come true, except one for World War III, scaring [[Mr. Burns]] who asks [[Smithers]] to bring the comforting hounds. He rounds up [[Springfield]]'s greatest minds, at the [[Mensa International|Mensa]] meeting, to create [[The Montgomery Burns Doomsday Ark]], and fill it with smart people. |
| − | To select the people to get on the ark they suggest an IQ test, but [[Professor Frink]] proposes the [[Personal Value Quotient]], or P.V.Q. They organize a mandatory citywide test at the [[Springfield Convention Center]]. 6 weeks later, the results are in, and [[ | + | To select the people to get on the ark they suggest an IQ test, but [[Professor Frink]] proposes the [[Personal Value Quotient]], or P.V.Q. They organize a mandatory citywide test at the [[Springfield Convention Center]]. 6 weeks later, the results are in, and [[Ralph]] gets one more point than [[Lisa]], while [[Bart]] gets only 1 point. |
| − | When Orson appears in Burns' dream, he speeds up the process of the ark's production. While Lisa follows Ralph and studies him, [[Homer]], [[Marge]] and | + | When Orson appears in Burns' dream, he speeds up the process of the ark's production. While Lisa follows Ralph and studies him, [[Homer]], [[Marge]] and Bart go to Professor Frink to confront him on Bart's test, finding out the test was Homer's, due to his hand-writing. |
After he [[Twitter|tweets]] about it, Homer tries to go to many places but his stupidity is shown in his face everywhere, including [[Moe's Tavern]], so Marge tries to help him out, while Lisa follows Ralph to the construction site. Since Lisa finds flaws in the test, Frink makes her happier by giving her 10 more points. | After he [[Twitter|tweets]] about it, Homer tries to go to many places but his stupidity is shown in his face everywhere, including [[Moe's Tavern]], so Marge tries to help him out, while Lisa follows Ralph to the construction site. Since Lisa finds flaws in the test, Frink makes her happier by giving her 10 more points. | ||
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== Production == | == Production == | ||
| − | The episode was intended to air as the 6th episode of season 29<ref name=" | + | The episode was intended to air as the 6th episode of season 29,<ref name="AlJeanTwitter">Al Jean's Twitter (account closed)</ref> however "[[The Old Blue Mayor She Ain't What She Used to Be]]" aired as the 6th instead.<ref>[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20171018fox14/ TheFutonCritic.com]</ref> |
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| + | The episode was going through its fifth rewrite on April 3, 2017. A line was written for {{Ch|Rupert Murdoch}} to say, "If you're watching this show, I'm getting richer." The line was pitched by [[Mike Reiss]]. However, this never made it into the final episode. [[Jeff Westbrook]] pitched the line "You're as beautiful as your sisters are hideous." which Homer said in his love letter to Marge. Mike Reiss also pitched the joke "If the sprinkles are moving, don't eat them." for the episode.<ref>''[[Springfield Confidential]]''</ref> | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
| + | == Promo videos == | ||
| + | *{{Youtube|ocLmbQrnhTs|Lisa Watches Ralph}} | ||
| + | *{{Youtube|k5WrxjPe4AA|Homer Sleeps On The Job}} | ||
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{{Season 29}} | {{Season 29}} | ||
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[[Category:2018]] | [[Category:2018]] | ||
[[Category:Lisa episodes]] | [[Category:Lisa episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Homer episodes]] | [[Category:Homer episodes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Professor Frink episodes]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Education-themed episodes]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes directed by Chris Clements]] | [[Category:Episodes directed by Chris Clements]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes written by Dan Vebber]] | [[Category:Episodes written by Dan Vebber]] | ||
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Episode Information
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"Frink Gets Testy" is the eleventh episode of broadcast season 29 of The Simpsons and the six hundred twenty-ninth episode overall. It originally aired on January 14, 2018. The episode was written by Dan Vebber and directed by Chris Clements. It guest stars Valerie Harper as Jennifer Clarkeson and Maurice LaMarche as Orson Welles.
Synopsis[edit]
- Fearing that the end of the world is near, Mr. Burns tasks Professor Frink with testing all of Springfield to determine who is worth saving. The results shock the Simpsons when Ralph gets more points than Lisa, and Homer only scores 1 point.
Plot[edit]
The Simpson family are watching The Learning Network, when Nostradamus: The Man Who Saw the Future, comes on and Orson Welles says that Nostradamus' predictions have all come true, except one for World War III, scaring Mr. Burns who asks Smithers to bring the comforting hounds. He rounds up Springfield's greatest minds, at the Mensa meeting, to create The Montgomery Burns Doomsday Ark, and fill it with smart people.
To select the people to get on the ark they suggest an IQ test, but Professor Frink proposes the Personal Value Quotient, or P.V.Q. They organize a mandatory citywide test at the Springfield Convention Center. 6 weeks later, the results are in, and Ralph gets one more point than Lisa, while Bart gets only 1 point.
When Orson appears in Burns' dream, he speeds up the process of the ark's production. While Lisa follows Ralph and studies him, Homer, Marge and Bart go to Professor Frink to confront him on Bart's test, finding out the test was Homer's, due to his hand-writing.
After he tweets about it, Homer tries to go to many places but his stupidity is shown in his face everywhere, including Moe's Tavern, so Marge tries to help him out, while Lisa follows Ralph to the construction site. Since Lisa finds flaws in the test, Frink makes her happier by giving her 10 more points.
At the end, Homer manages to do it, presenting Marge love letters written in a good hand-writing, while Burns flies out on his ark alone, getting strangled by a robot.
Production[edit]
The episode was intended to air as the 6th episode of season 29,[1] however "The Old Blue Mayor She Ain't What She Used to Be" aired as the 6th instead.[2]
The episode was going through its fifth rewrite on April 3, 2017. A line was written for Rupert Murdoch to say, "If you're watching this show, I'm getting richer." The line was pitched by Mike Reiss. However, this never made it into the final episode. Jeff Westbrook pitched the line "You're as beautiful as your sisters are hideous." which Homer said in his love letter to Marge. Mike Reiss also pitched the joke "If the sprinkles are moving, don't eat them." for the episode.[3]
Gallery[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Al Jean's Twitter (account closed)
- ↑ TheFutonCritic.com
- ↑ Springfield Confidential
Promo videos[edit]
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