The Simpsons Judge American Idol

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The Simpsons Judge American Idol

Special Information Original Airdate: April 25, 2007 Length: 1:00 Show: American Idol 2007 Channel: FOX Special Guest Voices: Simon Cowell as himself

The Simpsons Judge American Idol is a short in which the Simpson family judge Simon Cowell. The short was broadcast during American Idol 2007 on April 25, 2007.

Plot

After revealing he is nervous as he isn't comfortable with judging someone else's singing, Homer and Marge ask Simon Cowell to start singing and he sings "Don't you wish your boyfriend was hot like me?". Lisa likes the performance but the others don't like him. Homer asks him to change the accent and said that he is not 23 years old, as claimed. Simon asks Homer and Marge to try again, but Homer sends him down through a trap door where he is eaten by lions. Bart came and said the lion hasn't eat this much since Dunkleman.

Trivia

• The short is published in the DVD of The Simpsons Movie.

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1991	Big Bird's Birthday or Let Me Eat Cake • Black or White
1992	The Oprah Winfrey Show
1995	Homer and Bart visiting NFL on FOX
2004	The Simpsons Quiz Show • The Simpsons' Christmas Message
2007	The Simpsons Judge American Idol • Homer Introduces American Idol • Homer's Monologue on The Tonight Show
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2009	Homer Congratulates Huell!
2010	The Simpsons SU2C PSA • Late Show Top Ten List
2012	FOX's 25th Anniversary Special • The Longest Daycare • Homer Votes 2012 • Debate Reaction • A Message from Springfield Republican Party Headquarters • Mr. Burns Endorses Romney • Late Show Top Ten List • Fiscal Cliff
2013	Maggie Sucks • Oscar-Nominated • Homer Shake • We Put the Spring in Springfield: The Music of the Simpsons
2014	Super Bowl Promo • Simpsons Ice Bucket Challenge • Willie's Views on Scottish Independence • The Simpsons Take the Bowl • The Simpsons Guy
2015	Pixel Couch Gag Submission • Marge Simpson's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
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