The Simpsons - Season 6 [DVD]

The Simpsons was, quite simply, at its best between 1994 and 1995 after half a decade of character development. As such, Season 6 ran through both of these years with 25 fantastic episodes - not a single one you would want to skip. I feel that Seasons 5 to 7 are the best simply because after trial and error, the series had found its best mix of humour and emotions, being neither too "wacky" nor too dark. The result is a Season that can be related to by all the family with perfect story telling and patient scenes - two elements that have clearly been lost from the latest episodes.This was also a time when The Simpsons had no-one else to compete against; as such, the series was at its most original. Looking again at the series now, the show has lost all character because it feels the need to rival other shows like 'Family Guy', which are far, far more fast paced and focussed on current affairs.Season 6's highlights for me personally, and probably the best ever Simpsons episodes are the following:"Bart of Darkness" (No. 1)One of the great 'summer' episodes featuring an issue that would have us all miserable... Bart breaks his leg and as such, cannot use the pool Homer has constructed in the back yard (after building a Barn House initially by mistake!) Aside from the countless brilliant gags, this episode features one very memorable scene in which Ned reveals how he never murdered his family, followed with "that" scream and Homers laughable detective speech! The first of a bunch of great summer episodes with the typical competition element as Martin builds a bigger, better pool."Treehouse of Horror 5" (No. 6)The original Treehouse of Horrors were very, very original and actually retained the Halloween/fear elements. I think T.O.H 5 is the best because it not only parodies some of the best thrillers in movie history, but it has continuing gags such as Groundskeeper Willie attempting to save Bart, only to fail every time and eventually say "Acchh, I'm noot very good at this!". Classic episode that never tires."Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy" (No. 10)As mentioned earlier, this season really entertains all the family, and "Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy" is certainly one of the best Simpsons episodes because the plot is seen from both the children's and adults mind. The story see's Grampa reveal to Homer an old family tonic recipe that was used to enhance... An adults 'mojo'! For the citizens, its a miracle drink, but the kids just don't understand whats going on. Their interpretation? Aliens have took over their minds! Much to the rolling eyeballs of Lisa..."Barts Comet" (No. 14)What happens when Springfield is about to be hit by a gigantic meteor? Everyone rushes over to Flanders back yard bunker! But it was Bart who discovers a comet in the sky whilst serving a punishment with Principal Skinner for releasing a weather balloon with his face on it! This is followed by one of the best 3-step gags in the series - Skinner crying out when he hears it was Bart who discovered the comet, when a paper boy delivers a newspaper with Barts Comet as the headline, and realising he's just let go of the weather balloon! Very fun episode."Round Springfield" (No. 22)I always love episodes that surround primarily around Bart and Lisa, and this is probably the best of the duo - each having their own story, and ending up helping each other. Bart eats a jagged and sharp 'Krusty-o" in his serial, which wins him 500 dollars compensation and the brilliant deliberation of whether to purchase "The Ultimate Pog" or a rare Bleeding Gums Murphy album for Lisa. Why? In a brilliant sequence, Murphy sadly passes away much to the distraught Lisa who wants an album to be played on the radio to commemorate his passing. Bart, being the good brother with a heart (between Season 5 and 7, anyway) eventually buys the album and the episode finishes wonderfully. Classic hearty Simpsons!"Lemon of Troy" (No. 24)My favourite Simpsons episode ever, period. Set in the summer again, Bart and his friends hike up to "the ol' lemon tree" to hear a tale of its history with Granpa. But when a Shelbyville gang of boys discover how ripe and perfect the Lemons on the tree are, they dig it up and take it back to their town! Laughably separated by just a change in grass colour, Bart and his unlikely troops carefully sneak into Shelbyville to rescue the Lemon tree, only for Homer and the other kids parents to eventually get involved. The satire of how parents would act to defend their own pride and that of their town is absolutely brilliant, and the "goofy" comparisons of how Shelbyville is supposedly backwards is just inspired. They just don't make them like this anymore.If I could only buy one 'Simpsons' boxset, then make no mistake - it would be this one. There are of course a handful of other episodes I would love to snatch from Season 5 and 7; in particular, "Bart Sells His Soul" which would be my second favourite Simpsons episode. But this Season is certainly the most consistent, and now that the packaging is back to something you can actually 'use', every Simpsons fan needs this collection.

All twenty five episodes of the sixth seasons of the Simpsons are here in one box set, spread over four dvds.This is one of those seasons that nobody argues about the quality of. And it has a very memorable cliffhanger ending.Episodes are as follows:Bart of Darkness.Lisa's rival.Another Simpsons clip show.Itchy and Scratchy Land.Sideshow Bob Roberts.Treehouse of Horror V.Bart's girlfriend.Lisa on Ice.Homer Badman.Grampa Vs Sexual inadequacy.Fear of flying.Homer the Great.And Maggie makes three.Bart's Comet.Homie the Clown.Bart Vs Australia.Homer Vs Patty and Selma.A Star is Burns.Lisa's wedding.Two Dozen and one Greyhounds.The PTA disbands.Round Springfield.The Springfield Connection.Lemon of Troy.Who shot Mr. Burns? [Part one.]Still very much riding the crest of the wave of having become a phenomenon at the time this season went out, they capitalised on it by producing a clifhanger ending with a mystery that gripped a nation. The resolution to which is on season seven.All discs begin with an anti piracy ad, but you can skip that via the next button on the dvd remote.All have direct scene access ad a commentary from the production staff.The only language and subtitles option on this season is English. Save for Who Shot Mr. Burns part one which can, via a special language feature, be watched in Parisian French, Castilian Spanish, Czech or Russian.Most episodes have deleted scenes, but they can't be watched individually. You're given the option to reinstate them in the episode or not.Disc one has an introduction to the season from show creator Matt Groening.Discs two and four do present animation showcases on one episode each, showing the animation at various stages of development.Discs one and three do the same with an animatic.Disc four also offers:An illustrated commentary.All twenty six minutes worth of aforementioned deleted scenes, which you can watch all in one go. Not individually.Three short tv commercials for various products all of which featured Simpsons characters.A one minute feature about a promotional tie in between the show and an airline.A sketch gallery.And a genuine rarity: 'Springfield's most wanted.' A special edition of America's most wanted, the US version of Crimewatch, which went out before Who Shot Mr. Burns part two, and which looks at the case. With lots of clips and contributions from celebrities.There's also a short introduction to the episode by one of the producers.The non limited edition box for the season is just the same as for previous years and is fine and sturdy.It's a pity it lacks international subtitles, but it's another great collection for a classic season of a great show.

The Simpsons are now at the top of their game. After five very good seasons, by this sixth series, The Simpsons had permeated into pop culture. They were everywhere. Everyone knew who they were. And the amount of merchandise avaliable was just staggering.So Season six had an awful lot of anticipation behind it when it was first aired. And it succeeds in every way.Plot details this time round were more detailed than ever before, but the joke rate still caused a laugh a minute. There are visual gags, one liners, and enough adult jokes that fly over little kids head to appeal to everyone.Standout episodes are the Halloween special, featuring the Shining (Ssh, lad, do you wanna get sued? It's the Shinning!), the episode where Bart insults Australia and the now infamous Who Shot Mr. Burns.This last epsiode was a season cliffhanger, the first time The Simpsons had used a to be continued to end a season. Everyone in Springfield could have killed Mr. Burns, and everyone had a motive. So who was it? You have to wait till season 7 is released to find out!!The extras, as usual for Simpsons DVDs are plentiful, except this time we get a 20 minute doc, which is a tongue in cheek look at the Anerica's Most Wanted TV show, called Springfield's Most Wanted, and it builds up the Who Shot Mr. Burn's episode. Otherwise, you get commentaries on ALL episodes, animation showcases, just loads of stuff to watch.AS usual, its real value for money, expecially packaged in the brilliant Homer head!

This is the era.I bought it and another season but I know I need to get the other 3. Seasons 5-9 are the seasons that produced the next 15 years of this show (in spirit...not quality, obviously). If it wasn't for these years, the world would probably be free of the Simpsons menace by now :pAt least we'll always have New York.(Seriously...Homer vs. New York City - season 9 premiere iirc - is one of the most entertaining, most impressive half hours of television ever produced.)

This season has all of your favorite Simpsons episodes. This is a must have for all Simpsons fans. The extras and the set up are a lot like the 5th season dvds but they are set up a little bit flashier. My only criticism is that the box in kind of flimsy and awkward. The old boxes were better. But still if you are an avid Simpsons fan or an occasional watcher this is the season to have. There's not much else to say other then look at the episodes on this collection and you'll find at least 2 of your all time favorite episodes. There isn't one episode on this season that isn't hilarious.Episodes:Disc 1:Bart of DarknessDeleted Scenes: Dr. Hibbert discusses getting a waterproof cast with Bart and Homer, Extension of kids trying to get Lisa's attention in the pool, Homer is caught with the chlorine canister, Bart illustrates his view of the murder of Maude through picturesLisa's RivalCommentary on Lisa's Rival by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Mike Scully, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Mark KirklandAnother Simpsons Clip ShowCommentary on Another Simpsons Clip Show by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, David SilvermanItchy and Scratchy LandDeleted Scenes: Homer fighting for a kid's popsicle, Bart steps on Itchy's foot and says, "You've got your job, I've got mine," Homer and Bart in jail. Homer says, "I kicked Itchy in the butt because of their attitude," Lisa fights the robots while Homer freaks out about a lieCommentary on Itchy and Scratchy Land by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Wes ArcherSideshow Bob RobertsDeleted Scene: Sideshow Bob in court says,"You crave Al Gore but want Reagan"Treehouse of Horror VDeleted Scenes: Bart skateboards down a scary hallway, Homer tries to figure out why his house is being taken away, Kane and Kodo laugh at Homer's notion of going back in time and changing the world,& Skinner talks with Lunchlady Doris about soup spilled on a studentBart's GirlfriendCommentary on Bart's Girlfriend by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, David Silverman, Jonathan Collier, Susie Dietter, Julie KavnerDisc 2:Lisa on IceCommentary on Lisa on Ice by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Mike Scully, Bob AndersonHomer: Bad ManDeleted Scenes: Chocolate and Peanut Butter people run into each other at the candy convention, Homer yells from window at protesters, Homer meets Sasquatch at Rock Bottom StudiosCommentary on Homer: Bad Man by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Greg Daniels, David Silverman, Jeffrey Lynch, Julie KavnerGrampa vs. Sexual InadequacyDeleted Scenes: Homer puts corks in his ears to avoid listening to Grampa, Extension of Homer & Grampa fighting in the car, Ralph explains what he saw and what is going on in SpringfieldCommentary on Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy by David Mirkin, Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein, Wes ArcherFear of FlyingDeleted Scenes: Homer gets thrown out of Moe's and meets a popular kitten, Marge answers Lisa's question with a non-related answer, Bill the Pilot goes crazy and jumps off the building, Homer makes fun of Marge's phobia while she is hyperventilating on the plane, Marge wakes Homer when he vacuums with an unplugged vacuum cleaner, Marge's dream of Homer having a branch in his mouth is proven to be realityHomer the GreatDeleted Scenes: Cars back into Homer outside the Stonecutter's Club, Mr. Burns gives Homer some "extra pay", Homer helps Lenny at the candy machine, Apu reads to children at the new Stonecutter's playground, Moe discusses the idea of forming a new secret clubCommentary on Homer the Great by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley SmithAnd Maggie Makes ThreeDeleted Scenes: Extension of Homer playing Burns' head as bongos, Lisa and Bart discuss what life will be like when Maggie's bornCommentary on And Maggie Makes Three by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Swinton O. Scott, David SilvermanBart's CometDeleted Scenes: Extension of Town meeting, Kent Brockman gives an alternate description of the rocket missing the comet, Bart checks out bomb shelter and gets a "censored" Ranger Rick by Ned; Old folks extendedCommentary on Bart's Comet by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Bob Anderson</UL>Disc 3:Homie the ClownBart vs. AustraliaHomer vs. Patty and SelmaA Star is BurnsLisa's WeddingTwo Dozen and One GreyhoundsThe PTA DisbandsCommentary tracks for episodesDisc 4:Round SpringfieldThe Springfield ConnectionLemon of TroyWho Shot Mr. BurnsCommentary tracks for episodesOther Extras include:Animation Showcase for "Itchy and Scratchy Land"A Confession from Matt Groening

High quality collector's case, amazing animated menus.The video quality itself is far from perfect but apparently this is the best we can expect from the 90s show.I notice interlacing issue sometime. Tried to play with video setting of DVD-player and TV, the issue persists with the disk; didn't notice that with other non-Simpsons disks. Not sure if it is disk or player/TV issue though.

Any half-hearted Simpsons fan would be a fool not to check out this DVD. Season 6 came firmly during the Simpson "Golden Years", which most consider to be seasons 4-8 (not that the first 3 were bad). These episodes were still original and the quality still high. Truly, it was a show you could feel confident you'd love EVERY week.As for the DVD's contents themselves, I couldn't be more pleased. 25 brilliant episodes and not 1 that I could live without (well, maybe the clip show). Every episode has full commentary, and extras include everything from commercials and deleted scenes, to the "Springfields most wanted" TV special (relating to "Who Shot Mr. Burns") and more!Of course, I consider 2 episodes in this season to stand among the greatest in television history, for ANY series. No exagerrating. These episodes are not only immensely entertaining, they also contain important morals that should be remembered even today. I'll dicuss these 2 episodes:1. "Homer Badman"- when Homer is wrongfully accused of sexual harrassment, the media suddenly begins to demonize him. Protesters and news reporters simply won't leave him alone and his every move is scrutinized. Fox makes a TV movie called "Homer Simpson: Ass Grabber" where he's portrayed as a maniac pervert who runs over cats. Homer then goes on "Hard Copy" to clear his name, but they only edit the footage to make him look worse!No question, this episode is a brilliant social commentary about media influence. It shows how the media is often more concerned about ratings than the truth, yet how people will believe them anyway. And this message is only hammered home further by the episode's genius conclusion. Poor grounds keeper Willy!2. "The PTA disbands"- after a school field trip goes bad and exposes Springfield Elementary's severe budget problems, the teachers threaten to go on strike. Bart hears of this and intentionally provokes things. After the teachers strike, the PTA holds a meeting where someone falsely suggests "the PTA has disbanded" and jumps out a window (despite it not disbanding at all). Eventually, the PTA simply decides neighborhood residents will be teachers. However, Bart can't stand when his mother becomes one, causing other kids to hate him. Bart devises a plan to end the strike, and the conclusion is again genius.Of course, the important message is about how idiot tax payers never want to properly fund schools. Instead, schools are frequently forced to improvise with the little they have. This is destined to be an problem for a very long time, sadly. Yet, I've never seen anyone do a more hilarious job of portraying the issue. Period.There are most definitely other excellent episodes ("Treehouse of Horror 5", "Homie the Clown", "And Maggie Makes Three"), and some that are even more memorable ("Homer the Great", "Bart's Comet", "Lisa's Wedding"). But when it comes down to it, it's worth owning Season 6 for the 2 episodes I described ALONE. I think that says it all.P.S.- the packaging does not suck, and the Homer head fits perfectly fine in my DVD storage. Those who marked Season 6 down for packaging are morons.

Just buy this season. There are so many classics on these discs with some of the most memorable lines in the entire series. Seriously... buy it. You're not going to buy fun for any cheaper than this! Don't cheat yourself. Do yourself a favor and just get it.