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First aired in 1990-91, the second series of The Simpsons proved that, far from being a one-joke sitcom about the all-American dysfunctional family, it had the potential to become a whole hilarious universe. The animation had settled down (in the first series, the characters look eerily distorted when viewed years later), while Dan Castellaneta, who voiced Homer, decided to switch from a grumpy Walter Matthau impression to a more full-on, bulbous wail. The series' population of minor characters began to grow with the inclusion of Dr Hibbert, McBain and attorney Lionel Hutz, while the writers became more seamless in their ability to weave pastiche of classic movies into the plot lines. While relatively "straight" by later standards (the surreal forays of future seasons are kept in check here), Season Two contains some of the most memorable episodes ever made, indeed some of the finest American comedy ever made.
These include "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", in which Homer is reunited with, and ruins the business of, his long-lost brother ("He was an unbridled success--until he discovered he was a Simpson"), "Dead Putting Society", in which Homer lives out his rivalry with neighbour Ned Flanders through a crazy-golf competition between the sons ("If you lose, you're out of the family!") and one of the greatest ever episodes, "Lisa's Substitute", which not only features poor little Lisa's crush on a supply teacher voiced by Dustin Hoffman but also Bart's campaign to become class president. "A vote for Bart is a vote for anarchy!", warns Martin, the rival candidate. By way of a retort, Bart promises faithfully, "A vote for Bart is a vote for anarchy!". --David Stubbs
On the DVD: The Simpsons, Season 2, like its DVD predecessor, has neat animated menus on all four discs as well as apparently endless copyright warnings, but nothing as useful as a "play all" facility. The discs are more generously filled than Season 1, however, and each episode has an optional group commentary from Matt Groening and various members of his team. The fourth disc has sundry snippets including the Springfield family at the Emmy Awards ceremony, Julie Kavner dressed up as Bart at the American Music Awards and videos for both "Do the Bartman" and "Deep, Deep Trouble" (all with optional commentary). There are two short features dating from 1991: director David Silverman on the creation of an episode and an interview with Matt Groening. TV commercials for butterfinger bars, foreign language clips and picture galleries round out the selection. Picture is standard 4:3 and the sound is good Dolby 5.1. --Mark Walker
Product Description
Episodes:
Disc 1: Bart Gets an F; Simpson and Delilah; Treehouse of Horror; Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish; Dancin' Homer
Disc 2: Bart vs. Thanksgiving; Bart the Daredevil; Itchy & Scratchy & Marge; Bart Gets Hit By a Car; One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish; The Way We Was
Disc 3: Homer vs. Lisa; Principal Charming; Oh Brother, Where Are Thou?; Bart's Dog Gets an F; Old Money; Brush with Greatness
Disc 4: Lisa's Substitute; The War of the Simpsons; Three Men and a Comic Book; Blood Feud. DVD Special Features:
Commentary for each episode
Interview with James L Brooks and Matt Groening
"Do the Bartman" director's cut music video (with optional commentary)
"Deep Deep Trouble" music video (with optional commentary)
David Silverman on the "Creation of an Episode"
Emmy Awards Presentation
Bart on the American Music Awards
Three Butterfinger TV commercials
Five foreign language clips
Easter eggs
Gallery (animation, magazine covers and muc more)
Early drawings
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Sound: Dolby 5.1 Surround
Language: English
Subtitles: English SDH, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As good or better than the Season 1 set of discs. These discs are jam packed full of quality entertainment... twenty-two episodes from their 2nd season, commentary, 2 Bart videos ("Deep, Deep Trouble", and "Do the Bartman"), 3 different Butterfinger commercials, still photos, DVD easter eggs, and a special Emmy awards presentation. Animation is sharper - even the rougher (Season 1) Simpson's are fine with me. Comic wit is bolder and cruder. Over a decade of prime time animated TV and I still have not seen an episode I haven't liked.
Season 2 episodes in order:
"Bart Gets An F"
"Simpson And Delilah"
"Treehouse Of Horror I"
"Two Cars In Every Garage And Three Eyes On Every Fish"
"Dancin' Homer"
"Dead Putting Society"
"Bart Vs. Thanksgiving"
"Bart The Daredevil"
"Itchy & Scratchy & Marge"
"Bart Gets Hit By A Car"
"One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"
"The Way We Was"
"Homer Vs. Lisa And The 8th Commandment"
"Principal Charming"
"Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"
"Bart's Dog Gets An F"
"Old Money"
"Brush With Greatness"
"Lisa's Substitute"
"The War Of The Simpsons"
"Three Men And A Comic Book"
"Blood Feud"
Season 2 contains some classic early episodes... a favorite of mine, "The War Of The Simpson's". Marge signs herself and Homer up for counseling. They go to a cottage retreat where Homer battles his marriage as well as a giant fish. Season 2 also introduces the 1st Halloween special ("Treehouse Of Horror")... which is now an annual party for the creators to think outside the box of normalcy. Having so many episodes on a few DVD's is worth it. Quality in picture, dolby sound, and everything else that goes with the incredible technology of the DVD. Only complaint here is it's 4 DVD's... even Homer would want this all on 1-2 DVD's so it's less time getting up off the sofa and having to change the discs in the DVD player.
it also has:
• Animated, Color, Closed-captioned, Box set, Dolby
• Commentary by on all episodes
• Interviews with James L. Brooks and Matt Groening
• Bart on the American Music Awards (with commentary)
• "Do The Bartman" video (with optional commentary)
• "Deep, Deep Trouble" video (with optional commentary)
• "Do The Bartman (Director's Cut)" - video
• David Silverman on the creation of an episode
• Licensing and merchandising review
• Emmy Awards presentation
• 3 Butterfinger commercials
• Still Photos (Easter eggs)
• Early drawings
• Full-screen format
• Number of discs: 4
A must buy for anyone, even non-Simpsons fans.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Now 'The Simpsons' rolls onto Season Two, another super stage in the show's development. This time, you get 22 sizzling stories, with even better extras than the first season, including two music videos to the 1991 hits 'Do the Bartman' and 'Deep, Deep Trouble', the latter of which I hadn't seen for over ten years and was thrilled to finally see it again. This season harks back to a time when the show had first hit the right popularity buttons, and Simpsons mania was springing up everywhere for the first time. And deservedly so. Here Bart is noticably the main character, though Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie still get their moments. Real star of the season, for me, though, is Herb Powell, Homer's warm but tempermental half-brother voiced wonderfully by Danny DeVito, who makes his first appearence in 'Oh Brother Where Art Thou?'
'Old Money' is probably the best episode overall, in which the relationship between Homer and Abe is examined for the first time in great detail, soon to become one of the show's most moving and haunting elements for subsequent seasons, while 'The Way We Was' provides a slick look at how Homer and Marge first came to be together. Phil Hartman also provides voice-overs for the first time in roughly three of these episodes, including 'Homer Versus Lisa and the 8th Commandment', in which various characters respond differently to the moral dilemma of obtaining an illegal cable TV hook up. Lisa in particular is horrified that a Commandment is being broken, and tries to show her indifferent father the error of his ways, in a wonderful story that surely proved that the Simpsons were fundamentally a highly moral (and extremely entertaining) show. 'Lisa's Substitute' and 'War of the Simpsons' are simply too wonderful to describe! So what are you waiting for? Click those buttons and order this stunning item today!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By S. Paterson
Format:DVD
I realy don't know where to begin with this DVD. It's truely sensational. As a huge simpsons fan, i couldn't let this DVD pass me by. This series contains some of my alltime fav episodes including 'Bart gets an F', 'Brother, Where Art Thou' and 'Bart's dog gets an F'.
This DVD also features other classic episodes such as 'Homer vs Lisa' and the 1st 'Treehouse of Horrors', and how can i forget every other one of the 22 episodes in this set. They're all amazing.
This is amust have DVD for any comedy fan. It shows the simpsons from a time which most people forgot and it's shame because some of these truely are the greatest episodes ever.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Golden Years
This is a great addition to what is know as the golden era of the Simpsons. Recommend for any collectors out there.
Published 6 days ago by jake drennan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simpsons
Arrive quickly, husband and kids loves them! Will be collecting series so Simpsons always available to watch when not on tv.
Published 4 months ago by Philippa Arnold
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another for the simpsons collection
My son is a collector of the simpsons dvd he has collected most of the simpsons dvds. This was a great price and in good condition. my son was most pleased when this iteam arrived.
Published 14 months ago by Leah Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oldies
The discs were in really good condition- no marks or scratches
Had all of the pieces of paper/notes/etc
Was delivered very quickly
Had all of the pieces of paper/notes/etc
Was delivered very quickly
Published 19 months ago by Zee1991
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simpsons Season 2!
This has to be one of the best and consistant seasons to date. While the later seasons are not bad, they are not the same as the old episodes and the second, fourth and fifth... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eat my shoooorts
Now a TV institution, this pleasingly presented box set contains the award-winning second series from the early Nineties; bold, brash, never knowingly understated, but full of sly... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2011 by Scaroth, Last of the Jagaroth
1.0 out of 5 stars
NOT IN FRENCH
This review is more about the specs on the amazon product's page. I bought this DVD for my brother (Xmas2009) because it was in French. When I gave him the present.... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2010 by Faro
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny
Funny with a capital F. Tis very good but episode #8, Bart the Daredevil has been cut in order for the DVD to get a PG rating which just makes me mad, hence the 4 star rating.
Published on 17 Jun 2010
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another early year but the laughs increase
In this second season of our favourite yellow people, now at an extended standard 22 episodes, this was released the same year as the first (the first being in January '90) and... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by Mr. D. J. Varney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect as always
I had the first two seasons on tape and the rest on DVDs. It was time to "upgrade" these two seasons and the result is perfect quality Simpsons as always!
Published on 21 Jan 2010 by George Adamides
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