Sexual Inadequacy". Alarmed by a soccer riot, Homer buys a handgun. "The Simpsons: Bedrock American Values". Realizing what his behavior has cost him, Homer goes to the motel and tells Marge he got rid of the gun. Add a photo to this gallery. After the music had been recorded, Scully felt that it did not suit the ending. Homer bought the RV from Bob's RV Round-Up, the same dealership that sold him a crappy RV in the first season. … They said after they didn’t think anyone wanted a cartoon telling them not to own a gun, but that we could all agree Homer Simpson should not own a gun. Everybody has their posteriors on fire as they run to a water-filled couch. [14], CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (. He again apologizes for lying but drops it in the bin in front of … were nervous about some of the episode's subject matter, such as Homer pointing the gun in Marge's face, and Bart aiming the gun at Milhouse with the apple in his mouth, but ultimately let it go. The episode, which aired in the late 1990s during the program's ninth season shows Homer using the gun to do everything, even to turn on the TV. Homer buys Lisa a pony that the family can ill afford. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Look back at our favorite moments throughout the year, from award shows to up-close shots of celebrities. Notice Marge keeps it in the end, and the diverse group of NRA members (who take away Homer’s membership card) are the ones who rescue … It was written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Pete Michels. [2] The end music is the theme to the 1960s British tv series The Avengers,[2] and the song playing when Homer is sitting and watching things go by while he is waiting five days for his gun is "The Waiting" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Homer then says he does not trust himself and asks Marge to throw the gun away herself. Also, Homer buys a gun. Stray chatter remains almost exclusively devoted to celebrity scandals, for the gossip heads in the listening audience. They hop on board as steam emerges from them. [3], The opening sequence where soccer is portrayed as the most boring sport imaginable was intended to show that soccer was more boring on television than live, but both Michels and Groening enjoy the game. Homer takes on New York, Lisa gets her sax, Homer gets a gun, the Emmy®-winning 200th episode and all you could ask for of naked Homer and Marge in Natural Born Kissers! I loved this episode, and I’ve used guns my whole life — hunting, shooting. The title of this episode is a play on the name of 1970s television series The Partridge Family. From Quiz: Stupid Homer Simpson Quotes (click to play it). The Simpsons Forever! As it can be irritating to wade through that rough, we’ve rounded up some episodes that deserve recognition, if not stone-cold classic status. When he doesn't, she leaves with the kids. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. [6] They're unique, they're extraordinary and they're yellow. 5. Takes like 5 minutes. Homer Buys a GunS09E05 The Cartridge Family"The Cartridge Family" is the fifth episode of The Simpsons' ninth season. Homer hosts the next NRA … When a soccer match ends in a city-wide riot, Homer buys a handgun to protect his family and joins the NRA. [3] A lot of lines in the episode put guns in a positive light, as the staff felt that they could not just make an episode about how bad they were. Episode 6. 8 Larger Supporting Cast With … Homer discovers her implants and at dinner the next night, Homer and the men of Springfield sing the praises of her new endowment. Let's break it down. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. 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