The Simpsons: Season 6

This season has all of your favorite Simpsons episodes. This is a must have for all Simpsons fans. The extras and the set up are a lot like the 5th season dvds but they are set up a little bit flashier. My only criticism is that the box in kind of flimsy and awkward. The old boxes were better. But still if you are an avid Simpsons fan or an occasional watcher this is the season to have. There's not much else to say other then look at the episodes on this collection and you'll find at least 2 of your all time favorite episodes. There isn't one episode on this season that isn't hilarious.Episodes:Disc 1:Bart of DarknessDeleted Scenes: Dr. Hibbert discusses getting a waterproof cast with Bart and Homer, Extension of kids trying to get Lisa's attention in the pool, Homer is caught with the chlorine canister, Bart illustrates his view of the murder of Maude through picturesLisa's RivalCommentary on Lisa's Rival by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Mike Scully, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Mark KirklandAnother Simpsons Clip ShowCommentary on Another Simpsons Clip Show by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, David SilvermanItchy and Scratchy LandDeleted Scenes: Homer fighting for a kid's popsicle, Bart steps on Itchy's foot and says, "You've got your job, I've got mine," Homer and Bart in jail. Homer says, "I kicked Itchy in the butt because of their attitude," Lisa fights the robots while Homer freaks out about a lieCommentary on Itchy and Scratchy Land by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Wes ArcherSideshow Bob RobertsDeleted Scene: Sideshow Bob in court says,"You crave Al Gore but want Reagan"Treehouse of Horror VDeleted Scenes: Bart skateboards down a scary hallway, Homer tries to figure out why his house is being taken away, Kane and Kodo laugh at Homer's notion of going back in time and changing the world,& Skinner talks with Lunchlady Doris about soup spilled on a studentBart's GirlfriendCommentary on Bart's Girlfriend by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, David Silverman, Jonathan Collier, Susie Dietter, Julie KavnerDisc 2:Lisa on IceCommentary on Lisa on Ice by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Mike Scully, Bob AndersonHomer: Bad ManDeleted Scenes: Chocolate and Peanut Butter people run into each other at the candy convention, Homer yells from window at protesters, Homer meets Sasquatch at Rock Bottom StudiosCommentary on Homer: Bad Man by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Greg Daniels, David Silverman, Jeffrey Lynch, Julie KavnerGrampa vs. Sexual InadequacyDeleted Scenes: Homer puts corks in his ears to avoid listening to Grampa, Extension of Homer & Grampa fighting in the car, Ralph explains what he saw and what is going on in SpringfieldCommentary on Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy by David Mirkin, Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein, Wes ArcherFear of FlyingDeleted Scenes: Homer gets thrown out of Moe's and meets a popular kitten, Marge answers Lisa's question with a non-related answer, Bill the Pilot goes crazy and jumps off the building, Homer makes fun of Marge's phobia while she is hyperventilating on the plane, Marge wakes Homer when he vacuums with an unplugged vacuum cleaner, Marge's dream of Homer having a branch in his mouth is proven to be realityHomer the GreatDeleted Scenes: Cars back into Homer outside the Stonecutter's Club, Mr. Burns gives Homer some "extra pay", Homer helps Lenny at the candy machine, Apu reads to children at the new Stonecutter's playground, Moe discusses the idea of forming a new secret clubCommentary on Homer the Great by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley SmithAnd Maggie Makes ThreeDeleted Scenes: Extension of Homer playing Burns' head as bongos, Lisa and Bart discuss what life will be like when Maggie's bornCommentary on And Maggie Makes Three by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Swinton O. Scott, David SilvermanBart's CometDeleted Scenes: Extension of Town meeting, Kent Brockman gives an alternate description of the rocket missing the comet, Bart checks out bomb shelter and gets a "censored" Ranger Rick by Ned; Old folks extendedCommentary on Bart's Comet by Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Bob Anderson</UL>Disc 3:Homie the ClownBart vs. AustraliaHomer vs. Patty and SelmaA Star is BurnsLisa's WeddingTwo Dozen and One GreyhoundsThe PTA DisbandsCommentary tracks for episodesDisc 4:Round SpringfieldThe Springfield ConnectionLemon of TroyWho Shot Mr. BurnsCommentary tracks for episodesOther Extras include:Animation Showcase for "Itchy and Scratchy Land"A Confession from Matt Groening

Any half-hearted Simpsons fan would be a fool not to check out this DVD. Season 6 came firmly during the Simpson "Golden Years", which most consider to be seasons 4-8 (not that the first 3 were bad). These episodes were still original and the quality still high. Truly, it was a show you could feel confident you'd love EVERY week.As for the DVD's contents themselves, I couldn't be more pleased. 25 brilliant episodes and not 1 that I could live without (well, maybe the clip show). Every episode has full commentary, and extras include everything from commercials and deleted scenes, to the "Springfields most wanted" TV special (relating to "Who Shot Mr. Burns") and more!Of course, I consider 2 episodes in this season to stand among the greatest in television history, for ANY series. No exagerrating. These episodes are not only immensely entertaining, they also contain important morals that should be remembered even today. I'll dicuss these 2 episodes:1. "Homer Badman"- when Homer is wrongfully accused of sexual harrassment, the media suddenly begins to demonize him. Protesters and news reporters simply won't leave him alone and his every move is scrutinized. Fox makes a TV movie called "Homer Simpson: Ass Grabber" where he's portrayed as a maniac pervert who runs over cats. Homer then goes on "Hard Copy" to clear his name, but they only edit the footage to make him look worse!No question, this episode is a brilliant social commentary about media influence. It shows how the media is often more concerned about ratings than the truth, yet how people will believe them anyway. And this message is only hammered home further by the episode's genius conclusion. Poor grounds keeper Willy!2. "The PTA disbands"- after a school field trip goes bad and exposes Springfield Elementary's severe budget problems, the teachers threaten to go on strike. Bart hears of this and intentionally provokes things. After the teachers strike, the PTA holds a meeting where someone falsely suggests "the PTA has disbanded" and jumps out a window (despite it not disbanding at all). Eventually, the PTA simply decides neighborhood residents will be teachers. However, Bart can't stand when his mother becomes one, causing other kids to hate him. Bart devises a plan to end the strike, and the conclusion is again genius.Of course, the important message is about how idiot tax payers never want to properly fund schools. Instead, schools are frequently forced to improvise with the little they have. This is destined to be an problem for a very long time, sadly. Yet, I've never seen anyone do a more hilarious job of portraying the issue. Period.There are most definitely other excellent episodes ("Treehouse of Horror 5", "Homie the Clown", "And Maggie Makes Three"), and some that are even more memorable ("Homer the Great", "Bart's Comet", "Lisa's Wedding"). But when it comes down to it, it's worth owning Season 6 for the 2 episodes I described ALONE. I think that says it all.P.S.- the packaging does not suck, and the Homer head fits perfectly fine in my DVD storage. Those who marked Season 6 down for packaging are morons.