Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #29072 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-01-30
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Formats: Box set, PAL, Special Edition
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 4
• Running time: 598 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
One of the hallmark seasons of The Simpsons, season 7 features some of the strongest episodes produced during the show's run. Considering that this is The Simpsons we're talking about here, that's saying a lot, but this collection deserves the accolades.

Broadcast in 1995, season seven features several signature episodes, including Part II of "Who Shot Mr. Burns," "Bart Sells His Soul," and "Two Bad Neighbors" where former President George Herbert Walker Bush moves into the neighborhood (an episode gamely playing on the former President's open dislike for the show). One of The Simpsons's most definitive episodes, "Treehouse of Horror VI" famously broke the third wall by using the then-groundbreaking CGI technology to render Homer first in a 3-D world, then in real life, (despite the evolution in his form, he naturally ends up in an erotic cake shop). As the producers openly note on the commentary, it was a big deal at the time, and super expensive, which is why they could only do a few minutes of footage in CGI (some fans will particularly enjoy the revealing commentary on this one, as the producers explain the many visual puns and math jokes appearing in the background of the 3-D world). It's a great example of how The Simpsons continued to play with its visual style and take creative risks years into its run. In fact, one of the best episodes on this collection, "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular" proves just how far the look and style of the show really came during that time. Hosted by actor Troy McClure (voiced by the late comic great Phil Hartman), it presents never-before-seen outtakes and original footage from the show's debut days on The Tracey Ullman Show, while taking a few self-referential digs at show creators Matt Groening, James Brooks, and Sam Simon. Other gems include "Homerpalooza" where Homer thanks guests The Smashing Pumpkins for their gloomy music because it has made his kids "stop wishing for a future I can't possibly provide," and "Bart the Fink" where Bart inadvertently gets Krusty the Klown busted for tax "avoision."

Along with the 25 episodes there are extensive commentaries, featurettes, and deleted scenes all of which add immense value to the set and will give die-hard fans another excuse to spend more hours in front of the TV. It's another benchmark collection from a show that, up to this point, doesn't seem to know its own limits. --Dan Vancini

Synopsis
The longest-running animated show, and the FOX network's most popular series ever, THE SIMPSONS continues to make television history in its seventh season. Unfolding in the fictional town of Springfield, the show features TV's most dysfunctional and best-loved family, comprised of lunkish patriarch Homer, genius do-gooder Lisa, mischievous Bart, baby Maggie, and Marge, the voice of reason. This season sees the celebration of the 138th episode, which takes a look back at the show's origins on the TRACEY ULLMAN SHOW, with producer Troy McClure and also some hardcore nudity. In 'Scenes From A Class Struggle In Springfield', Marge's new dress leads to a struggle to fit in down at the country club, while Mr. Burns's horrid bowling abilities almost brings down the team in 'Team Homer'. Other episodes include 'A Fish Called Selma', 'Much Apu About Nothing', 'Homerpalooza', and 'Who Shot Mr. Burns'. The numerous guest stars include Courtney Thorne-Smith, Chris Elliott, Mickey Rooney, Linda and Paul McCartney, Bob Newhart, Donald Sutherland, and Kirk Douglas.

Customer Reviews

Who did shoot Mr Burns?
A great season including;

"Who Shot Mr. Burns? Part 2"
"Radioactive Man"
"Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily"
"Bart Sells His Soul"
"Lisa the Vegetarian"
"Treehouse of Horror VI"
"King-Size Homer"
"Mother Simpson"
"Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming"
"The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular"
"Marge Be Not Proud"
"Team Homer"
"Two Bad Neighbors"
"Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield"
"Bart the Fink"
"Lisa the Iconoclast"
"Homer the Smithers"
"The Day the Violence Died"
"A Fish Called Selma"
"Bart on the Road"
"22 Short Films About Springfield"
"Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson
in "The Curse of the Flying Hellfish""
"Much Apu About Nothing"
"Homerpalooza"
"Summer of 4 Ft. 2"

all episodes include loads of extras, deleted scenes & commentary

A must have for any Simpsons fan

Simpson, Homer Simpson, he's the greatest guy in history...from the town of Springfield, he's about to hit a chestnut tree!
I LOVE The Simpsons - this is probably the best cartoon series ever made. This is definitely one programme that I can watch over and over again, and it still makes me laugh.

If you love the crazy antics from everyone's favourite dysfunctional family, I would definitely recommend that you try Family Guy which is, in my opinion, equally as witty, cutting and downright hilarious as The Simpsons.

Whilst I have not actually bought this box set yet - with the emphasis on 'yet' - and therefore cannot comment on the extras, I can wholeheartedly say that I have watched every episode on this DVD already and they are all excellent! My personal favourite has has got to be 'The 138th Episode Spectacular' (which showcases my favourite Simpsons/Flintstones intro), but you have to appreciate the brilliant 3D episode on the Treehouse of Horror - brilliant writing and animation are in abundance here.

I'll finish off here; as a massive Simpsons fan, they're all fantastic, especially in the later seasons, and it certainly doesn't look like they're losing steam. I just can't wait for the Simpsons movie now!

Wooo, the Simpsons has done it again!!!
What a DVD!
It includes many classic Simpsons episodes such as King Size Homer and Who Shot Mr. Burns Part II
I would strongly recommend the Marge Head case as it looks great although beware, the quality is not good!
There are few DVD's that you could watch over and over again, but this is one of them!