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Over the long run of the [[Simpsons]] there have been many episodes which feature 3 mini-stories that are held togeather by a backbone story plot. The reason for 3 mini-stories is due to the commercial break structure of the show. | Over the long run of the [[Simpsons]] there have been many episodes which feature 3 mini-stories that are held togeather by a backbone story plot. The reason for 3 mini-stories is due to the commercial break structure of the show. | ||
| − | ==Halloween Specials== | + | == Halloween Specials == |
The Halloween episodes are the most well known but there have been many others. After season five the backbone story was removed from the halloween episodes but the 3 mini-stories still remain. | The Halloween episodes are the most well known but there have been many others. After season five the backbone story was removed from the halloween episodes but the 3 mini-stories still remain. | ||
| − | ==Non-Traditional episodes== | + | == Non-Traditional episodes == |
Several episodes do not fall into the normal pattern of 3 mini-stories. | Several episodes do not fall into the normal pattern of 3 mini-stories. | ||
| − | ===='''Vignettes'''==== | + | ==== '''Vignettes''' ==== |
In [[22 Short Films About Springfield]] Bart and Milhouse wonder about the various stories happening around Springfield. The episode inspired Simpsons creator Matt Groening to come up with a concept of a possible spin-off series called Tales from Springfield, about the recurring characters of Springfield, but the series was never picked up. | In [[22 Short Films About Springfield]] Bart and Milhouse wonder about the various stories happening around Springfield. The episode inspired Simpsons creator Matt Groening to come up with a concept of a possible spin-off series called Tales from Springfield, about the recurring characters of Springfield, but the series was never picked up. | ||
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The other clip show episodes could be considered anthology stories, however with [[So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show]], [[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]], [[Behind the Laughter]] and [[Gump Roast]] the central backbone story is not connected to the clip content which is much more random and general. Considering the Simpsons is more than 20 years old and still going strong with over 430 episode the fact that there are only six clip shows is outstanding. | The other clip show episodes could be considered anthology stories, however with [[So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show]], [[The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular]], [[Behind the Laughter]] and [[Gump Roast]] the central backbone story is not connected to the clip content which is much more random and general. Considering the Simpsons is more than 20 years old and still going strong with over 430 episode the fact that there are only six clip shows is outstanding. | ||
| − | ===='''Over-lapping POV'''==== | + | ==== '''Over-lapping POV''' ==== |
In this format the same story line is told from several differnt prespectives. This story telling techneque has been used by several other FOX shows including [[Malcolm in the Middle]] and [[Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles]]. | In this format the same story line is told from several differnt prespectives. This story telling techneque has been used by several other FOX shows including [[Malcolm in the Middle]] and [[Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles]]. | ||
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[[The Seemingly Never-Ending Story]] is another POV story, with several different threads telling the same narative from different prespectives. | [[The Seemingly Never-Ending Story]] is another POV story, with several different threads telling the same narative from different prespectives. | ||
| − | ==List of Episodes== | + | == List of Episodes == |
What follows is a list of these episodes. | What follows is a list of these episodes. | ||
| − | ====Season 1==== | + | ==== Season 1 ==== |
| − | ====Season 2==== | + | ==== Season 2 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror]] | ||
| − | ====Season 3==== | + | ==== Season 3 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror II]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror II]] | ||
| − | ====Season 4==== | + | ==== Season 4 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror III]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror III]] | ||
| − | ====Season 5==== | + | ==== Season 5 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror IV]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror IV]] | ||
| − | ====Season 6==== | + | ==== Season 6 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror V]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror V]] | ||
*[[Another Simpsons Clip Show]] | *[[Another Simpsons Clip Show]] | ||
| − | ====Season 7==== | + | ==== Season 7 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror VI]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror VI]] | ||
*[[22 Short Films About Springfield]] | *[[22 Short Films About Springfield]] | ||
| − | ====Season 8==== | + | ==== Season 8 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror VII]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror VII]] | ||
*[[The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase]] | *[[The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase]] | ||
| − | ====Season 9==== | + | ==== Season 9 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror VIII]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror VIII]] | ||
*[[All Singing, All Dancing]] | *[[All Singing, All Dancing]] | ||
| − | ====Season 10==== | + | ==== Season 10 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror IX]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror IX]] | ||
*[[Simpsons Bible Stories]] | *[[Simpsons Bible Stories]] | ||
| − | ====Season 11==== | + | ==== Season 11 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror X]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror X]] | ||
| − | ====Season 12==== | + | ==== Season 12 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror XI]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror XI]] | ||
*[[Trilogy of Error]] | *[[Trilogy of Error]] | ||
*[[Simpsons Tall Tales]] | *[[Simpsons Tall Tales]] | ||
| − | ====Season 13==== | + | ==== Season 13 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror XII]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror XII]] | ||
*[[Tales from the Public Domain]] | *[[Tales from the Public Domain]] | ||
| − | ====Season 14==== | + | ==== Season 14 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror XIII]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror XIII]] | ||
| − | ====Season 15==== | + | ==== Season 15 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror XIV]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror XIV]] | ||
*[[Margical History Tour]] | *[[Margical History Tour]] | ||
| − | ====Season 16==== | + | ==== Season 16 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror XV]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror XV]] | ||
| − | ====Season 17==== | + | ==== Season 17 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror XVI]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror XVI]] | ||
*[[Simpson Christmas Stories]] | *[[Simpson Christmas Stories]] | ||
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*[[The Wettest Stories Ever Told]] | *[[The Wettest Stories Ever Told]] | ||
| − | ====Season 18==== | + | ==== Season 18 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror XVII]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror XVII]] | ||
*[[Revenge is a Dish Best Served Three Times]] | *[[Revenge is a Dish Best Served Three Times]] | ||
*[[Springfield Up]] | *[[Springfield Up]] | ||
| − | ====Season 19==== | + | ==== Season 19 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror XVIII]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror XVIII]] | ||
*[[Love, Springfieldian Style]] | *[[Love, Springfieldian Style]] | ||
| − | ====Season 20==== | + | ==== Season 20 ==== |
*[[Treehouse of Horror XIX]] | *[[Treehouse of Horror XIX]] | ||
*[[Four Great Women and a Manicure]] | *[[Four Great Women and a Manicure]] | ||
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[[Category:Anthology]] | [[Category:Anthology]] | ||
Revision as of 19:41, June 14, 2009
Over the long run of the Simpsons there have been many episodes which feature 3 mini-stories that are held togeather by a backbone story plot. The reason for 3 mini-stories is due to the commercial break structure of the show.
Halloween Specials
The Halloween episodes are the most well known but there have been many others. After season five the backbone story was removed from the halloween episodes but the 3 mini-stories still remain.
Non-Traditional episodes
Several episodes do not fall into the normal pattern of 3 mini-stories.
Vignettes
In 22 Short Films About Springfield Bart and Milhouse wonder about the various stories happening around Springfield. The episode inspired Simpsons creator Matt Groening to come up with a concept of a possible spin-off series called Tales from Springfield, about the recurring characters of Springfield, but the series was never picked up.
In Springfield Up flash backs of several charactors are used featuring them at different points of their lives.
The episodes Another Simpsons Clip Show and All Singing, All Dancing are more properly categorized as clip shows but also fit the pattern of a vignette anthology type story. The separate items are taken from previous episodes but the backbone story invloved with these two playes into the overall clip content. In Another Simpsons Clip Show the backbone is love stories, All Singing, All Dancing has a musical theme.
The other clip show episodes could be considered anthology stories, however with So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show, The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular, Behind the Laughter and Gump Roast the central backbone story is not connected to the clip content which is much more random and general. Considering the Simpsons is more than 20 years old and still going strong with over 430 episode the fact that there are only six clip shows is outstanding.
Over-lapping POV
In this format the same story line is told from several differnt prespectives. This story telling techneque has been used by several other FOX shows including Malcolm in the Middle and Terminator: the Sarah Connor Chronicles.
In Trilogy of Error the story is told from Homer's POV then Lisa's, then finally Bart's.
The Seemingly Never-Ending Story is another POV story, with several different threads telling the same narative from different prespectives.
List of Episodes
What follows is a list of these episodes.
Season 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
Season 9
Season 10
Season 11
Season 12
Season 13
Season 14
Season 15
Season 16
Season 17
- Treehouse of Horror XVI
- Simpson Christmas Stories
- The Seemingly Never-Ending Story
- The Wettest Stories Ever Told
