The Futon Critic has released early information on what’s coming on The Simpsons in November 2009, starting with a repeat of October 18th’s “Treehouse of Horror” epic on November 8th. We’ll then see 2 new episodes for both November 15th, and November 22nd.
Tag: season 21
Ratings
Ratings: The Great Wife Hope
7.55 million viewers tuned into “The Great Wife Hope” last night, meaning the third episode of the new season is now the least watched. Both a new episode of Family Guy and it’s new spin-off series The Cleveland Show managed to edge The Simpsons out of the top spot for the third week running.
Episodes
New Episode: The Great Wife Hope
The third episode of Season 21, ‘The Great Wife Hope’, airs tonight on Fox. The men and boys of Springfield become obsessed with Mixed Martial Arts, a violent sport where fighters inflict severe pain on one another. When Marge and her friends stage a protest, the show’s promoter embraces the controversy and challenges Marge to a match, promising to shut down the competition if she wins.
Ratings
Ratings: Homer The Whopper
Last night’s season premiere of The Simpsons was seen 8.21 million. This ranked it 3rd on the night behind Family Guy, which was seen by 10.17 million, and the series premiere of The Cleveland Show with 8.42. Fourth was American Dad with 7.12. Fox was 2nd among adults 18-49 on the night behind NBC with it’s Sunday Night Football.
Episodes
New Episode: Homer The Whopper
Catch the season 21 premiere of The Simpsons tonight at 8:00pm on Fox. Comic Book Guy casts Homer as the lead in “Everyman,” a feature film based on the new comic book superhero he created. To whip him into shape for the part, the movie studio hires celebrity fitness trainer Lyle McCarthy (guest voice Seth Rogen) but Homer has trouble sticking to his new, healthy regimen.
Promos
Promo: Treehouse Of Horror XX
Fox has released a promotional image and airdate for this season’s Treehouse Of Horror XX. For a nice change, the episode will be airing on October 18, before Halloween rather than after. The episode will parody classic Hitchcock films when Lisa strikes a deal with Bart to take revenge on their teachers; Lampoon “28 Days Later,” when Krusty’s latest fast food sandwich transforms Springfield into enraged zombies; And re-imagine “Sweeney Todd” when an impaled Homer provides Moe with an unexpectedly delicious beer flavored with his blood
News
Sacha Baron Cohen to Voice Israeli Tour Guide
Most famous for his work as either Ali G, Borat or the recent Bruno, British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is soon to guest star in a season 21 episode of The Simpsons, where the family take a church-group trip to the holy land.
Episodes News
Synopsis: Bart Gets a ‘Z’
An official episode synopsis for the 2nd episode of the 21st season of The Simpsons has been released by Fox, entitled “Bart Gets a ‘Z'”. The episode airs on October 4th.
Episodes Promos
Season 21 Premieres With Homer The Whopper
The 21st season will begin on September 27th, 2009 at 8:00pm with “Homer The Whopper”. Comic Book Guy casts Homer as the lead in “Everyman,” a feature film based on the new comic book superhero he created. To whip him into shape for the part, the movie studio hires celebrity fitness trainer Lyle McCarthy but Homer has trouble sticking to his new, healthy regimen.
News
The Simpsons Try Curling
Homer and Marge will visit Canada to enter the winter olympics this year in the upcoming 21st season of The Simpsons. One of the show’s writers, Rob LaZebnik, has revealed the storyline will revolve around the formation of a mixed-doubles team including Principal Skinner and his mother.
News
The Simpsons and Futurama at Comic Con Tomorrow
Audience members of The Simpsons panel tomorrow at Comic Con 2009 can expect a sneak preview at the upcoming 20th Treehouse of Horror episode, “Treehouse of Horror XX”, along with further information regarding the 21st season of the show. Futurama will see representation at the convention also.
News
The Simpsons at Comic Con 2009
This year’s Comic Con will once again see the cast of The Simpsons showcasing the upcoming year’s season to a world audience. This time around, it will be season 21.