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This is a list of when the fourth wall is broken in the show. Breaking the fourth wall in The Simpsons occurs when the characters acknowledge that they are fictional or acknowledge the audience or sometimes the cast and crew. It can also occur when the cast and crew acknowledge the media and try to affect it.

Breaking the Fourth Wall

Season 1

Season 5

Season 7

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Season 9

Season 11

Season 12

Season 14

Season 20

Season 24

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The Simpsons: Tapped Out

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Quest Character Dialogue Square One The shaded box looks like a nice place to build a house. Which is lucky, becuase it's the only place they'll let you build it. (If the player does not place the house at the shaded box) I think I should place it where the computer tells me. Lisa! Thank God you're here to guide me through this tutorial. Springfield Cleaners Pt. 1 Cleaning, really!? I can't believe that's what passes for fun in games these days. The New Evergreen Terrace Pt. 1 (If the player not place the street at the shaded box) I think I should place it where the computer tells me. Who Need the Kwik-E-Mart (If the player not place the street at the shaded box) I think I should place it where the computer tells me. The New Evergreen Terrace Pt. 2 (If the player not place the street at the shaded box) I think I should place it where the computer tells me. The New Evergreen Terrace Pt. 3 (If the player not place the street at the shaded box) I think I should place it where the computer tells me. Stupid Flanders, getting into the game so early. All Eyes on Krusty Hey, how come no side quests for me? What am I, a third-rate character? No! I'm a second-rate character! That's a great idea for a side quest! Double Down on She's a Loser Pt. 1 It's a game thing, Marge -- you wouldn't understand. Let's just say I'm sick and tired of deserving the money I get. Double Down on She's a Loser Pt. 2 Fine... but ONLY because it's the only option I can select for this race. As American as Apple Pie Pt. 4 Worst. Quest. Ever. Crime Doesn't Pay Unless You Make It Maybe in an update, but not right now... Re-Elect Mayor Quimby Pt. 2 Too late --- Town Hall already showed up on the build menu.‎ as long as those lazy game designers are still on the ball.‎ "Moonshine River" Can I open the Redesign Menu and move it around with my finger so it looks like it's driving? Dial 'Z' for Zombies Pt. 2 Watch October 7 Treehouse of Horror episode -- The Secret of the Mayans Pt. 1 Stay tuned for the answers, everybody! Complete calendar. Watch October 7 Treehouse of Horror episode. The Secret of the Mayans Pt. 3 Complete calendar. Watch October 7 Treehouse of Horror episode. Answer trivia question about it. Answer correctly and receive a-- The Secret of the Mayans Pt. 4 Hear my SACRED TRIVIA QUESTION!!!! Only those who have seen this year's Treehouse of Horror episode, 75 days before our highly scientific calendar prophecies of the END OF THE WORLD, will answer correctly! Wanted: Stereotypical Crime Boss Pt. 6 Oh, I get it -- it's a promo! We still get to keep Fat Tony in our town after the show airs though. Christmas The same place you store everything. That box way over to the left in the build menu... I mean the attic.

Leaning on the Fourth Wall

Leaning on the fourth wall is where something almost breaks the fourth wall, only for it to be an in-media effect, such as the camera panning to reveal that the character was talking to another character rather than the audience.

Season 6

Image Episode Description Ep # "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)" Dr. Hibbert, with his trademark chuckle says "Well I couldn't possibly solve this mystery. Can YOU?" pointing at the screen, at what is thought to be the viewer. The camera zooms out to show that he is pointing to Chief Wiggum, who says he will give it a shot, since it is his job. 128

Season 10

Image Episode Description Ep # "Mom and Pop Art" After insulting Matt Groening by saying "What's he doing in a museum? He can barely draw!", Homer is attacked by the eraser of a giant pencil, as if Matt Groening is trying to erase Homer. It is then revealed that two museum employees are carrying the giant pencil, which is actually a work of art by Claes Oldenburg, and trying to put it on its display stand. 222