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Season 11

Season Information No. of episodes: 22 Original run: September 26, 1999 - May 21, 2000 Showrunner(s): Mike Scully George Meyer Al Jean DVD boxset: The Complete Eleventh Season Previous season: Next season: Season 10 Season 12

Season 11 is the eleventh broadcast season of The Simpsons. It originally ran on Fox from September 26, 1999, with "Beyond Blunderdome", to May 21, 2000, with "Behind the Laughter". The season was mostly made up of production season BABF episodes, with four rollover episodes from production season AABF also airing. Mike Scully served as the showrunner for most of the season, with George Meyer and Al Jean also serving as showrunners for BABF01 and BABF19.

Awards

Award Episode Crew Result 28th Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in a Primetime or Late Night Animated Television Program N/A N/A Won British Comedy Award for Best International Comedy TV Show N/A N/A Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Comedy N/A N/A Nominated 52nd Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program "Behind the Laughter" Larina Adamson, Lolee Aries, James L. Brooks, Larry Doyle, John Frink, Dan Greaney, Matt Groening, Ron Hauge, Al Jean, Mark Kirkland, Rob LaZebnik, Tim Long, Tom Martin, Ian Maxtone-Graham, George Meyer, Frank Mula, Carolyn Omine, Don Payne, Bonita Pietila, David Pritchard, Richard Raynis, Jim Reardon, Richard Sakai, Mike Scully, Matt Selman, Sam Simon, Denise Sirkot, Julie Thacker, Michael Wolf Won 28th Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Television Production Alf Clausen

Episodes

Picture # Title Original airdate Directed by Written by Prod. code 227 - 1 "Beyond Blunderdome" September 26, 1999 Steven Dean Moore Mike Scully AABF23 Homer and Marge get to go to a preview screening of Mel Gibson's latest film, and everyone but Homer loves it. After reading his response card, Mel shows up at the Simpsons' house and asks him to help make the movie good. Guest starring: Jack Burns as Edward Christian and Mel Gibson as himself. 228 - 2 "Brother's Little Helper" October 3, 1999 Mark Kirkland George Meyer AABF22 After Bart continually acts up in school, Principal Skinner recommends to Marge and Homer that Bart take some behavior medication. The drug initially shows promise, but it quickly alters Bart's psyche and turns him into a paranoid conspiracy theorist. Guest starring: Mark McGwire as himself. 229 - 3 "Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?" October 24, 1999 Nancy Kruse Al Jean AABF21 Homer gets the perfect side job when he becomes the chief restaurant critic for The Springfield Shopper newspaper. However, Homer earns the wrath of every restaurant owner in Springfield, and they join together in a plot to kill him. Guest starring: Ed Asner as the Lifeways editor. 230 - 4 "Treehouse of Horror X" October 31, 1999 Pete Michels Donick Cary, Tim Long and Ron Hauge BABF01 In "I Know What You Diddily-Iddly-Did", the family runs over and believes that they've killed Ned Flanders. In "Desperately Xeeking Xena", Bart and Lisa become superheroes Stretch Dude and Clobber Girl. In "Life's a Glitch, Then You Die", the Y2K virus destroys the world. Guest starring: Tom Arnold as himself, Dick Clark as himself, and Lucy Lawless as herself. 231 - 5 "E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)" November 7, 1999 Bob Anderson Ian Maxtone-Graham AABF19 Homer begins challenging everyone around him to duels after seeing it happen in a film, but an old-fashioned Colonel takes him up on his dare. Unable to get out of the contest with the Colonel, Homer and his family flee to the country, where they become farmers. Farm life is difficult until Homer creates a new crop called Tomacco. Guest starring: The B-52s as "Glove Slap" performers and Frank Welker as barnyard animals. 232 - 6 "Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder" November 14, 1999 Mike B. Anderson Al Jean BABF02 Homer blows off work and goes bowling, where he bowls a perfect 300 game and becomes a local celebrity. But when his fleeting fame begins to fade, he finds little comfort in anything. Suicidal thoughts and a brush with death lead him to spend more time with Maggie. Guest starring: Ron Howard as himself, Penn Jillette as himself, Nancy O'Dell as herself, Pat O'Brien as himself, and Teller as himself. 233 - 7 "Eight Misbehavin'" November 21, 1999 Steven Dean Moore Matt Selman BABF03 Apu's wife Manjula gives birth to octuplets. Everyone in Springfield soon pitches in to help, but when they stop, the Nahasapeemapetilons look to Larry Kidkill and the Springfield Zoo for help. Guest starring: Jan Hooks as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon, Garry Marshall as Larry Kidkill, Butch Patrick as himself, and Frank Welker as animals. 234 - 8 "Take My Wife, Sleaze" November 28, 1999 Neil Affleck John Swartzwelder BABF05 Homer and Marge win a motorcycle in a dance contest. Homer decides to form his own motorcycle gang called "Hell's Satans". However, the name turns out to belong to another, more dangerous motorcycle gang. Guest starring: John Goodman as Meathook, Jan Hooks as Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon, Jay North as himself, NRBQ as themselves, and Henry Winkler as Ramrod. 235 - 9 "Grift of the Magi" December 19, 1999 Matthew Nastuk Tom Martin BABF07 After stealing ideas from the children of Springfield Elementary, Kid First Industries releases a new toy, the Funzo. However, when it turns out the Funzos are programmed to destroy all other toys, it's up to Homer to save the town. Guest starring: Clarence Clemons as the narrator, Gary Coleman as himself, Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony, and Tim Robbins as Jim Hope. 236 - 10 "Little Big Mom" January 9, 2000 Mark Kirkland Carolyn Omine BABF04 After suffering an accident at a local skiing attraction, Marge relinquishes control of the household to the next-most responsible member of the family, Lisa. Irritated at Homer and Bart's behavior, Lisa tricks them into believing they have leprosy. Guest starring: Elwood Edwards as the virtual doctor. 237 - 11 "Faith Off" January 16, 2000 Nancy Kruse Frank Mula BABF06 Bart becomes a faith healer after seeing Brother Faith's Revival and removing a bucket stuck on Homer's head. Meanwhile, Homer prepares for the homecoming football game with his college nerd friends. Guest starring: Don Cheadle as Brother Faith and Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony. 238 - 12 "The Mansion Family" January 23, 2000 Michael Polcino John Swartzwelder BABF08 After receiving an award for oldest citizen of Springfield, Mr. Burns checks into the Mayo Clinic, leaving the Simpsons in charge of his luxurious mansion. Enjoying the temporary lifestyle, Homer decides to throw a party on Burns' yacht Guest starring: Britney Spears as herself. 239 - 13 "Saddlesore Galactica" February 6, 2000 Lance Kramer Tim Long BABF09 Homer and Bart adopt an abandoned racehorse named Duncan, and Bart becomes his jockey. However, the other jockeys become annoyed at Duncan and Bart being sore winners. Guest starring: Bachman-Turner Overdrive as themselves and Trevor Denman as himself. 240 - 14 "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily" February 13, 2000 Jim Reardon Ian Maxtone-Graham BABF10 When Maude Flanders dies in a freak accident, Homer takes it upon himself to help Ned rebuild his life and gets him back into the dating game. After several unsuccessful dates, Ned walks into church and finds himself interested in the lead singer of a Christian rock band. Guest starring: Shawn Colvin as Rachel Jordan. 241 - 15 "Missionary: Impossible" February 20, 2000 Steven Dean Moore Ron Hauge BABF11 To get away from a PBS mob, Homer becomes a missionary on a remote, tropical island, Microatia, where he attempts to help the natives become more civilized. However, he quickly finds that his efforts are making things worse. Guest starring: Betty White as herself. 242 - 16 "Pygmoelian" February 27, 2000 Mark Kirkland Larry Doyle BABF12 When Moe realizes that everyone thinks he's ugly, he decides to get a facelift and becomes handsome. When he goes to confront the producers of It Never Ends, who once rejected him for a role as he was too ugly, seeing his new face makes them change their tune and hire him for a lead role. 243 - 17 "Bart to the Future" March 19, 2000 Michael Marcantel Dan Greaney BABF13 While visiting a Indian casino with his family, Bart encounters a Tribal Chief who foretells his future. Bart learns that in the future he is a struggling musician with Ralph Wiggum as a roommate, and Lisa is the newly elected President of the United States. 244 - 18 "Days of Wine and D'oh'ses" April 9, 2000 Neil Affleck Deb Lacusta and Dan Castellaneta BABF14 After seeing a videotape of himself intoxicated, Barney turns over a new leaf and becomes sober. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa attempt to win a photography contest held by the local telephone company. 245 - 19 "Kill the Alligator and Run" April 30, 2000 Jen Kamerman John Swartzwelder BABF16 Homer is suffering from insomnia due to stress, so the family takes a vacation to Florida. However, they do not realize that it is spring break when they arrive. After Homer accidentally kills the beloved town alligator, the family must go into hiding to avoid being arrested. Guest starring: Diedrich Bader as the sheriff, Joe C. as himself, Robert Evans as himself, Kid Rock as himself, and Charlie Rose as himself. 246 - 20 "Last Tap Dance in Springfield" May 7, 2000 Nancy Kruse Julie Thacker BABF15 After seeing "Tango de la Muerte" at the local theater, Lisa is inspired to learn the art of the dance, tutored by former child actress Lil' Vicki Valentine. Meanwhile, Bart and Milhouse cause devastation at the Springfield Mall. 247 - 21 "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge" May 14, 2000 Steven Dean Moore Larry Doyle BABF18 When Marge forces Otto to choose between rock 'n' roll and his bride-to-be, Marge quickly finds herself playing hostess to a now-single Becky. But when Becky's attempt to earn her keep upstages Marge's own homemaking abilities, Marge quickly finds herself losing her mind. Guest starring: Parker Posey as Becky. 248 - 22 "Behind the Laughter" May 21, 2000 Mark Kirkland Tim Long, George Meyer, Mike Scully and Matt Selman BABF19 "Behind the Laughter" takes a behind-the-scenes look at The Simpsons. We see Homer's shoddily directed pilot episode before he becomes addicted to prescription drugs, Marge makes bizarre business investments, and Bart goes to rehab. The show is put on hiatus after the family splits up, and Lisa writes a book about her ordeal. Guest starring: Jim Forbes as the narrator and Willie Nelson as himself. Buzz Aldrin as himself, Gary Coleman as himself, Stephen Hawking as himself, Tom Kite as himself, and Butch Patrick as himself (all via archive footage).

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