Simpsons Quiz: Can YOU Beat My Score?

Supporters of “The Simpsons” television series have numerous episodes to discuss and dispute over, yet only devoted fans from its golden era will excel at this test concerning the program. With thirty-six seasons broadcast (in addition to numerous other spin-offs, such as a full-length movie), “The Simpsons” has cultivated generations of enthusiasts. Engaging in friendly competition to demonstrate their superior fandom can be an enjoyable activity, particularly when popular quiz shows like Mastermind join the fray.

Back in 2022, one of the game’s trivia segments was all about seasons 1 to 9 of “The Simpsons,” often referred to as its Golden Age. From familiar character moments to obscure visual jokes from the early episodes, it covered a broad spectrum. As someone who grew up with this show and remains a passionate fan, I found it challenging to get every question correct despite my years of fandom. How confident are you that you’d fare well on this quiz?

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In the latest edition of Mastermind, Sean Lea, an expert in instructional design, was tasked with answering questions about The Simpsons during its Golden Age. Impressively, he managed to answer nine out of twelve questions within two minutes, demonstrating his extensive knowledge of the show. He deliberately skipped over a couple of more obscure questions and missed one question related to a well-known joke from season 6 that may have taken him by surprise.

Following a nudge from my coworker James Hunt, I eventually watched the video for the first time and even attempted the test myself. Much to my dismay as an ardent admirer of the program, I fell short of a perfect score — yet, I was able to answer 11 out of 12 questions correctly. If you believe you can excel, give the video above a watch and monitor your progress. Scroll down for the answers, discovering which question I missed, and share your score in a comment.

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Here Are Each Of The Twelve Questions, What The Answer Is, And Where They Fit Into The Series

In the first full-length episode of the series, shown in December 1989, Homer gets a part-time job in the Springfield shopping mall playing what festive character?

In the first episode of its initial season, titled “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,” it is revealed that Santa Claus has lost his Christmas bonus this year. To compensate for this financial setback, Homer Simpson is compelled to work as a mall Santa in order to purchase presents for his family. Unfortunately, Bart Simpson, one of the children visiting Santa, inadvertently causes him to lose this job.

In the episode in which Lisa campaigns against sexism in dolls aimed at girls, who is revealed to own the world’s largest Malibu Stacy collection?

In “Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy” during Season 5, Lisa embarks on an adventure to discover who created Malibu Stacy. Her investigation leads her to Waylon Smithers, who admits his intense fondness for the doll line and is unveiled as the world’s most dedicated collector of it. This theme resurfaces in later episodes, with Smithers hinting at a liking for Barbie dolls in Season 35, which serves as a nod to the toy line that served as inspiration for Malibu Stacy.

In an episode of season 8, what is the name of the new canine character introduced to the Itchy & Scratchy Show, voiced by Homer and described as a “dog with attitude?”

In the eighth season of the fictional cartoon series “The Itchy & Scratchy Show,” a fresh, trendy character named Poochie was introduced. The character’s creation and the negative response towards him led to his swift departure from the show, serving as a satire of the challenges faced by creators on “The Simpsons” when dealing with executives and fans. Over time, Poochie has become a shorthand term for characters intentionally made to be ‘cool,’ but who soon became outdated and unappealing.

In the episode “Flaming Moe’s,” the bartender Moe steals Homer’s recipe for an alcoholic drink, leading to an influx of new customers. What does Homer say is the secret ingredient?

In a pivotal episode of Season 3 titled “Flaming Moe’s,” the spotlight shone on Moe, significantly strengthening his bond with Homer. The drink that made this friendship flourish, originally named “Flaming Homer,” was concocted by Homer using random items from his home kitchen. However, Homer’s honest admission about using cough syrup in the recipe ended up costing them both a substantial sum of money. Unbeknownst to them, Moe was on the verge of selling the drink’s recipe to a major restaurant chain.

In an episode of season 2, Homer thinks he’s been poisoned by eating a badly prepared blowfish or puffer fish at which sushi bar?

In the second season episode titled “One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish,” The Happy Sumo sushi restaurant made an appearance. A mishap in Homer’s meal left him and his family convinced he was near death. Since then, The Happy Sumo has popped up occasionally as a humorous background element. Interestingly, this is the one question from the quiz I missed, despite recalling that it was owned by Akira and voiced by George Takei. However, I couldn’t recollect the name of the restaurant itself.

In “Bart Gets Famous,” Bart appears on a chat show hosted by which comedian who in real life wrote for The Simpsons’ fourth and fifth seasons?

Known for his exceptional writing skills, Conan O’Brien is frequently recognized as one of the top writers to have worked on The Simpsons, even though he was only with the series for a relatively brief spell. During his tenure, he contributed episodes that are now considered timeless classics such as “Marge vs. the Monorail” from season 4 and “Homer Goes To College” in season 5. After leaving The Simpsons to take on the role as host of Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Bart made a guest appearance on the show in season 5’s episode titled “Bart Gets Famous.

In the second part of “Who Shot Mr. Burns?,” after Lisa suspects various people of trying to kill the rich businessman, who is revealed as the real culprit?

In one of the series’ most intriguing plot twists, the two-episode arc titled “Who Shot Mr. Burns,” which was a first for the show, saw Maggie Simpson unveiled as the unintended shooter in season 7, following a cliffhanger in the season 6 finale that introduced several potential suspects. The show is known for going to extraordinary lengths to keep secrets, even from its own production team, causing animators to create alternative endings where characters like Apu, Barney, and Santa’s Little Helper were depicted as the ones who fired the gun.

In “A Star is Burns,” the townspeople are invited to submit films for the Springfield Film Festival. Hans Moleman submits one simply titled, ‘Man Getting Hit By_____.’

In season 6 of the sport known as football, titled “A Star is Burns”, some fans have found the episode contentious due to its creator Matt Groening’s dislike for it. However, this episode is packed with hilarious jokes that stand the test of time. It even features a crossover with the show The Critic, where there’s a brief appearance of Hans Moleman’s entire video. Although it didn’t take home the prize at the Springfield Film Festival, a remake featuring George C. Scott went on to win an Academy Award.

In “Natural Born Kissers,” Bart and Lisa borrow Grampa Simpson’s metal detector and dig up a film canister containing an alternate ending to what classic film?

In the side plot for episode 9’s “Natty Kissers”, Bart and Lisa go on a hunt for buried treasure using a metal detector at the beach. A different conclusion is presented, one that leans more towards traditional heroism, where Ilsa comes back to aid in killing Hitler and marrying Rick. This scene ranks among the series’ finest movie spoofs, eventually getting buried again by the duo together with the “Violent Ending” of the classic film “A Wonderful Life“.

In the episode “Bart’s Friend Falls in Love,” the actor Troy McClure presents a sex education film in which he says the audience might know him from other films such as ‘Lead Paint: Delicious But Deadly’ and ‘Here Comes The’ what?

As a fan from way back, I can’t help but reminisce about Troy McClure, a beloved sidekick on “The Simpsons” during its golden age. Tragically, the untimely death of Phil Hartman led to Troy’s departure from the show, along with another frequent character, Lionel Hutz. One memorable moment featuring Troy was in season 3’s “Bart’s Best Friend Falls in Love,” where he showcased his knack for making us laugh with his brief but hilarious appearances. This episode also marked the beginning of a recurring gag: Troy always introducing himself by referencing past roles.

In “Bart’s Girlfriend,” what’s the name of Reverend Lovejoy’s badly behaved daughter, voiced by Meryl Streep, with whom Bart falls in love?

In the sixth season’s episode titled “Bart’s Girlfriend,” we were introduced to the character Jessica Lovejoy, who had a significant role only once in the series. Yet, her appearance was quite entertaining, particularly when portrayed by Meryl Streep, who infused the character with a sharp self-awareness that balanced her instances of deception and enthusiasm. Since then, Jessica has made brief appearances in other episodes as a secondary character, but she never took center stage like she did in “Bart’s Girlfriend.

In a season 7 episode, Grampa tells Bart that he and Chief Wiggum’s father, Iggy Wiggum, fought together in an infantry squad called the Flying ___.”

In several episodes, Grampa Simpson’s military history has been explored, with different storylines showcasing his service branch depending on the episode. However, the most notable instance is the seventh season’s “Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in ‘The Curse of the Flying Hellfish.'” This episode also served to intensify Mr. Burns’ rivalry with Abe and introduced the idea that the fathers of Barney Gumble and Principal Skinner were also part of the same unit.

The One Mastermind Question I Can’t Believe Was Missed

It Works On So Many Levels!

It appears that, by general consensus, Sean Lea performed quite well on the Simpsons trivia test. His responses, even after two attempts, seemed logical considering the numerous Troy McClure movies and limited occurrences of Happy Sumo as significant settings throughout the series. I myself made a mistake regarding this point, so it’s understandable if Lea missed it too. However, I was taken aback that he didn’t answer the Hans Moleman question correctly.

During this period of the show, ‘Man Being Kicked by Football’ was a beloved comedic moment, enhanced by Homer’s enthusiastic reaction. This brief instance has been replicated in popular culture, mentioned later on in the series, and is among the numerous episodes from The Simpsons that have become memes. It remains one of Lea’s misconceptions about The Simpsons that I find hard to fathom even now.

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