Episode guide

S11·E1 Beyond Blunderdome

Name: Beyond Blunderdome
Released: 1999-09-26
Duration: 23 min
Cast: Jack Burns, Mel Gibson, Marcia Wallace

Episode: Season 11, Episode 1
Air Date: September 26, 1999
Runtime: 23 minutes
Director: Steven Dean Moore
Writer: Mike Scully
Score: 6.8/10 (37 TMDB votes)
Story Type: Main Arc (Crucial)

Mytharc Aired September 26, 1999 23 min ★ 6.8/10 · 37 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

Synopsis

Homer befriends Mel Gibson just as Mel is completing a remake of Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. Homer convinces Mel to make the film more violent, with disastrous results.

Rate this episode

Your rating is anonymous and can be changed later.

Be the first viewer to rate it.

Director & writers

Mike ScullyWriterSteven Dean MooreDirector

Guest stars

Jack BurnsEdward Christian (voice)

Mel GibsonMel Gibson (voice)

Marcia WallaceEdna Krabappel (voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 11 Episode 1 of The Simpsons air?

Season 11, Episode 1 ('Beyond Blunderdome') originally aired on September 26, 1999.

How long is Season 11 Episode 1 ('Beyond Blunderdome')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

What happens in The Simpsons Season 11 Episode 1?

Homer befriends Mel Gibson just as Mel is completing a remake of Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. Homer convinces Mel to make the film more violent, with disastrous results....

All The Simpsons episode ratings Season 11 Where to watch

Top-rated The Simpsons episodes

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on The Simpsons S11E1.