The Scorpion's Tale
- Episode aired Mar 6, 2011
- TV-14
- 30m
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6.6/10
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Lisa's school project leads to the discovery of a new drug that makes the elderly less cranky and more tolerable.Lisa's school project leads to the discovery of a new drug that makes the elderly less cranky and more tolerable.Lisa's school project leads to the discovery of a new drug that makes the elderly less cranky and more tolerable.
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Dan Castellaneta
- Homer Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Julie Kavner
- Marge Simpson
- (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
- Bart Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Yeardley Smith
- Lisa Simpson
- (voice)
Hank Azaria
- Moe Szyslak
- (voice)
- …
Tress MacNeille
- Agnes Skinner
- (voice)
- …
Russi Taylor
- Martin Prince
- (voice)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWhen invited to be a voice for this episode, Werner Herzog was unaware that 'The Simpsons' is a television show. "I was very surprised when they approached me because I thought The Simpsons was a newspaper cartoon. So when they called, I said, 'Do a voice? I don't understand, it's a TV program?' They thought I was joking," he continues, chuckling, "but I was not."
- Quotes
Grampa Simpson: Hold on there, Fritz. Before you squeeze out any of my grampa grease, ask me this question. What did you do during the war?
Walter Hottenhoffer: World War II? I wasn't born yet.
Grampa Simpson: Funny how many Germans say that nowadays.
- ConnectionsReferences Star Trek (1966)
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Werner Herzog!
This is a typically good Simpsons episode--I don't know how they've kept it going so well for so long--but I was especially amused by hearing the highly identifiable voice of Werner Herzog as Dr. Hottenhoffer not long after seeing (and hearing him narrate) his documentary Cave of Forgotten Dreams. A treat for those familiar with the man. (you know he once ate a shoe, right?)
Lisa accidentally discovers that a Springfield native flower has mood- altering properties, but the applications soon wander beyond the scope of her school science project. The episode touches slyly on the pharmaceutical industry, antidepressants, and ethics while remaining funny. Enjoyable as always.
Lisa accidentally discovers that a Springfield native flower has mood- altering properties, but the applications soon wander beyond the scope of her school science project. The episode touches slyly on the pharmaceutical industry, antidepressants, and ethics while remaining funny. Enjoyable as always.
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- CharWoman
- Jul 17, 2012
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