The Simpsons: Season 11

1999
22 episodes

Season 11 of The Simpsons premiered on September 26, 1999 and has 22 episodes, from "Beyond Blunderdome" to "Behind the Laughter". The last episode aired on May 21, 2000.

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Episodes

Episode 1Beyond BlunderdomeAired September 26, 1999
Homer befriends Mel Gibson just as Mel is completing a remake of Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. Homer convinces Mel to make the film more violent, with disastrous results.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Mike Scully
Guest stars
- Jack Burns Edward Christian (voice)
- Mel Gibson Mel Gibson (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 2Brother's Little HelperAired October 3, 1999
When Bart commits an extremely destructive prank, he is given Focusyn, a pill to help him concentrate in school. At first the results are impressive, and then Bart starts believing in a conspiracy involving spy satellites and major league baseball.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by George Meyer
Guest stars
- Mark McGwire Mark McGwire (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders #1 (voice)
- Marcia Mitzman Gaven Maude Flanders #2 (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince / Sherri (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Pharmacist (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Rod Flanders / Jimbo Jones (voice)
- Karl Wiedergott Stage Manager (voice)
Episode 3Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?Aired October 24, 1999
With Lisa's help, Homer uses his vast knowledge of food to become the town's leading restaurant critic. But when he gets petty and vindictive in his criticisms, all the other chefs in town try to kill him.
- 23m
- Directed by Nancy Kruse
- Written by Al Jean
Guest stars
- Ed Asner Editor (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 4Treehouse of Horror XAired October 31, 1999
In "I Know What You Diddily-Iddly-Did" the Simpsons fear they have killed Ned Flanders. "Desperately Xeeking Xena" satirizes superheroes of yore with "Stretch Dude" Bart and "Clobber Girl" Lisa. And "Life's A Glitch, Then You Die" depicts the upcoming horror of Y2K.
- 23m
- Directed by Pete Michels
- Written by Ron Hauge, Donick Cary and Tim Long
Guest stars
- Tom Arnold Tom Arnold (voice)
- Dick Clark Dick Clark (voice)
- Lucy Lawless Lucy Lawless (voice)
- Marcia Mitzman Gaven Maude Flanders (voice)
Episode 5E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)Aired November 7, 1999
Fleeing from a duel, Homer takes his family to live on a farm. There he discovers that by mixing tomatoes, tobacco and radioactivity from the nuclear plant, he can create a dangerously delicious new substance.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by Ian Maxtone-Graham
Guest stars
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 6Hello Gutter, Hello FadderAired November 14, 1999
Homer bowls a perfect 300 game, then concludes that the greatest accomplishment of his life is behind him. He reconnects with the world by bonding with baby Maggie.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson
- Written by Al Jean
Guest stars
- Pat O'Brien Pat O'Brien (voice)
- Nancy O'Dell Nancy O'Dell (voice)
- Ron Howard Ron Howard (voice)
- Teller Teller (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones (voice)
- Russi Taylor Sherri / Ron Howard's Son (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Dolph / Swimming Instructor (voice)
Episode 7Eight Misbehavin'Aired November 21, 1999
Due to overuse of fertility medication, Apu and wife Manjula give birth to octuplets. Desperate for money, Apu loans the babies to an unscrupulous carny promoter, then needs Homer's help to get them back.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Matt Selman
Guest stars
- Jan Hooks Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon (voice)
- Butch Patrick Butch Patrick (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Garry Marshall Larry Kidkill (voice)
Episode 8Take My Wife, SleazeAired November 28, 1999
After winning a motorcycle at a dance contest, Homer becomes part of a motorcycle gang. But when he puts Marge's photo in a biker magazine, a much tougher gang takes her, and he must win her back.
- 23m
- Directed by Neil Affleck
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Jan Hooks Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon (voice)
- John Goodman Meathook (voice)
- Henry Winkler Ramrod (voice)
- Jay North Jay North (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse / Rod Flanders (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Mother (voice)
Episode 9Grift of the MagiAired December 19, 1999
In this Christmas-themed episode, the students of Springfield Elementary are unwittingly used as a focus group to test new toys. The product of their labors, a cuddly doll named Funzo, is a lot more sinister than he appears.
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Nastuk
- Written by Tom Martin
Guest stars
- Gary Coleman Gary Coleman (voice)
- Tim Robbins Jim Hope (voice)
- Clarence Clemons Narrator (voice)
- Joe Mantegna Fat Tony (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince / Sherri / Terri (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Plaintiff / Lindsey Naegle / Teacher (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Crowd (voice)
Episode 10Little Big MomAired January 9, 2000
When Marge leaves the house to recuperate from a skating injury, everything goes to hell - until Lisa convinces Homer and Bart they have leprosy.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by Carolyn Omine
Guest stars
- Elwood Edwards Virtual Doctor (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Marcia Mitzman Gaven Maude Flanders (voice)
- Karl Wiedergott Rick (voice)
Episode 11Faith OffAired January 16, 2000
Homer gets a bucket stuck on his head, and when it is removed the town is convinced that Bart has the powers of a faith healer. Then mobster Fat Tony tries to turn the boy's spiritual abilities into more sinister directions.
- 23m
- Directed by Nancy Kruse
- Written by Frank Mula
Guest stars
- Don Cheadle Brother Faith (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Joe Mantegna Fat Tony (voice)
- Russi Taylor Sherri / Terri (voice)
Episode 12The Mansion FamilyAired January 23, 2000
Worried about his health, Mr. Burns visits the Mayo Clinic. He lets Homer housesit his mansion, which leads of course to an offshore knife fight and an attack by Chinese pirates.
- 23m
- Directed by Michael Polcino
- Written by Tim Long and John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Britney Spears Britney Spears (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Nurse (voice)
Episode 13Saddlesore GalacticaAired February 6, 2000
Homer and Bart befriend a diving horse at a county fair. They turn it into a racehorse with an attitude, whose success runs them afoul of mysterious, tree-dwelling jockeys.
- 23m
- Directed by Lance Kramer
- Written by Tim Long
Guest stars
- Jim Cummings Dunkin (voice)
- Charles Frederick Turner Charles Frederick Turner (voice)
- Randy Bachman Randy Bachman (voice)
- Trevor Denman Trevor Denman (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Mrs. Vanderbilt (voice)
Episode 14Alone Again, Natura-DiddilyAired February 13, 2000
Ned's wife Maude is inadvertently killed by a T-shirt accident at an auto race. Homer and his family try to help Ned cope.
- 23m
- Directed by Jim Reardon
- Written by Ian Maxtone-Graham
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Shawn Colvin Rachel Jordan (voice)
- Marcia Mitzman Gaven Maude Flanders (voice)
Episode 15Missionary: ImpossibleAired February 20, 2000
When Homer fails to give money he promised over the phone, he is forced by PBS stars to flee the country. He becomes a missionary on a small tropical island, where he introduces the natives to casino gambling.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Ron Hauge
Guest stars
- Betty White Betty White (voice)
Episode 16PygmoelianAired February 27, 2000
Plastic surgery gives Moe the bartender a handsome new face and a whole new life as a soap opera star.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by Larry Doyle
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 17Bart to the FutureAired March 19, 2000
We see a possible future in which Bart is a grown-up slacker, living with Ralph Wiggum, while Lisa is no less than President of the United States.
- 22m
- Directed by Michael Marcantel
- Written by Dan Greaney
Episode 18Days of Wine and D'oh'sesAired April 9, 2000
After being embarrassed by a drunken video of himself, Barney vows to sober up. Newly clean, he gets work as a helicopter pilot.
- 23m
- Directed by Neil Affleck
- Written by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 19Kill the Alligator and RunAired April 30, 2000
After a terrible bout with insomnia, Homer takes the family to Florida during spring break. There, they kill a beloved alligator and are sentenced to a chain gang.
- 23m
- Directed by Jen Kamerman
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Kid Rock Kid Rock (voice)
- Joe C. Joe C. (voice)
- Charlie Rose Charlie Rose (voice)
- Robert Evans Robert Evans (voice)
- Diedrich Bader Officer (voice)
Episode 20Last Tap Dance in SpringfieldAired May 7, 2000
Lisa enters a tap dancing academy, where the teacher is a child star who never quite grew up. Meanwhile, Homer gets laser eye surgery.
- 23m
- Directed by Nancy Kruse
- Written by Julie Thacker
Episode 21It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad MargeAired May 14, 2000
Otto's girlfriend seems to be usurping Marge's role when she moves in with the family after a dispute over heavy metal.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Larry Doyle
Guest stars
- Parker Posey Becky (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Marc Wilmore Drummer (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Sherri / Terri / Water Girl / Psychologist #3 (voice)
- Karl Wiedergott Psychologist #2 (voice)
Episode 22Behind the LaughterAired May 21, 2000
A "Behind the Music"-style look at the Simpsons, narrated by VH1's Jim Forbes, shows their rise to stardom--and the "private hell" that followed.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by George Meyer, Matt Selman, Tim Long and Mike Scully
Guest stars
- Buzz Aldrin Buzz Aldrin (voice)
- Tom Kite Tom Kite (voice)
- Willie Nelson Willie Nelson (voice)
- Stephen Hawking Stephen Hawking (voice)
- Gary Coleman Gary Coleman (voice)
- Butch Patrick Butch Patrick (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)