The Simpsons (TV Series) Simpson and Delilah (1990) User Reviews

Another Strong Episode

[LedZep712 · 8/10 · 27 November 2007]

Simpson And Delilah One of the best early Homer episodes, Simpson And Delilah demonstrates a quite often used plot device in the show. Homer does something, becomes successful at work, becomes friendly with Mr. Burns and then loses his popularity. But as tried as it is, it's displayed better here than it is perhaps anywhere else in the series.

Homer's assistant, Karl (played by guest star Harvey Firestein) is a fairly interesting character who's somewhat subtle with his homosexuality when compared to later gay characters (despite of course when he kisses Homer.)Smithers, is perhaps more vindictive in this episode than in any of his other appearances (except for some of Homer The Smithers) and it's a fairly bad side to his character as h's often the more compassionate between him and Burns.

It's an episode that makes a certain amount of hints rather than spelling everything out, particularly the somewhat satirical view of good appearance = happiness. Ultimately, it's very heart-warming, often funny and very well done.

Another Strong Episode!

[g-bodyl · 9/10 · 22 February 2014]

The second episode of the second season of the Simpsons is another strong episode thanks to a great story which involves Homer having hair and a fiery guest star voiced by Harvey Fierstein. It may be debated whether the issue of homosexuality is being crossed or not, especially for his time period. But that issue doesn't bother me too much.

This episode, "Homer and Delilah," has Homer using a new hair product which enables him to grow lots of hair. Using his new hairstyle, he gets a promotion at work and becomes friendly with Mr. Burns.

Overall, this is a very solid episode and continues what the first episode started. A very strong episode that is also one of my favorites. For those who love Homer, this episode is for them. I rate this episode 9/10.

Did you bring an umbrella?

[snoozejonc · 9/10 · 17 June 2022]

Homer buys a hair restoration formula.

This is a very strong episode with great character based humour and satire.

As a bald man this episode is now quite close to my heart. Homer's arc is excellent and the driving factor of hair/confidence, plus the humorous take on everybody's reaction to him with and without hair is superb.

I love Homer's guardian angel, Karl, who is one of the most memorable guest characters to appear on the show. 'The Simpsons' was light years ahead of most popular culture with such a positive depiction of an implied gay character and Harvey Fierstein gives an epic voice performance.

Excellent

[studioAT · 10/10 · 4 March 2020]

Homer gets hair and an assistant in a wonderful episode from the second series of the show.

Full of heart and warmth this for me, is the show at its best.

A wonderful twenty or so minutes

Hair raising

[safenoe · 9/10 · 8 January 2024]

An outstanding episode from season two of The Simpsons, and I would say, having watched The Simpsons from its debut, that the first 10 seasons represent the golden years, with some post-season 10 episodes worth watching.

Anyway, Simpson and Delilah (a play on the Bible power couple Samson and Delilah) is quite funny, moving and poignant all at once, with Homer getting a promotion because of his newfound confidence using a new hair product to look smart. The connection between looks and hair is quite insightful, and it makes you think about what constitutes good looks in our modern society and in The Simpsons.

A Heartfelt Symphony of Emotions

[santifersan · 10/10 · 27 October 2023]

"Simpson and Delilah" is a heartwarming episode that stands out for its beautiful use of music. Throughout the episode, the music enhances the emotional moments, even reacting negatively to certain events, such as when Homer meets the pharmacist in the alley.

A particularly beautiful scene involves a ringing bell, with Homer joyfully running in slow motion and then collapsing onto a bed of flowers. His children express their love, a moment reminiscent of a heartfelt movie scene. While I can't pinpoint the exact film they're parodying, the way they make the scene their own is stunning.

The emotional depth of the episode reaches its peak with Marge consoling Homer in the touching final moments. Additionally, the introduction of Karl, Homer's new assistant after his promotion to executive, is brilliantly conceived. The character adds a unique layer to the storyline, making "Simpson and Delilah" a standout episode in the series.

Hair Raising Episode

[Hitchcoc · 9/10 · 21 February 2022]

Homer has had a quest to find a way to restore his hair. When he finds one, the cost is exorbitant. But he puts the cost on his medical insurance. Soon he becomes a shining star in the company (with the help of a strange man). Of course, the writers show us that once again it is all about being superficial, no productive or competent.

7/10

[Analog_Devotee · 7/10 · 3 June 2021]

Fun little Homer-centered episode wherein he discovers a miracle medical breakthrough in regards to male pattern baldness. Only, he can't afford it! What ever will he do? Not one of the best episodes out there but still enjoyable.

Homer's hairoic rise

[Horst_In_Translation · 6/10 · 16 December 2021]

Little play on words in the title of this episode, so I am going with one as well for the title of my review. Like it or not. I think the first episode from The Simpsons' season two was pretty okay and this one here from now already over 30 years ago is basically the same level. Perhaps minimally better even. No greatness or anything, but worth a watch. First episode, the focus was all on Bart and this time it is all about Homer. Marge is just there to support and encourage her husband and even enjoy the fact that he found his passion and drive again. Bart is really not existent, except maybe the one scene in which he gets chased around and it's even a crucial scene because Bart basically put an end to Homer's glory. Lisa has a funny pony quote inclusion, even if that is also more about Homer than about her. These slightly over 20 minutes are a really good example of the overall situation at the end of an episode being exactly what it was at the very beginning. No matter how much happens in-between. And a lot happens here actually. I cannot sum it all up. I was a bit surprised in fact how Smithers was quite an antagonist in here. Also memorable from the 2021 perspective is for sure how Homer talks to a female applicant on one occasion. They would never get away with that nowadays. Which is actually a bit of a shame. Good old days! The Joe Cocker song you hear on two occasions in this episode was nice too, especially at the end when the two spouses sing it together basically and the imperfection makes it only better. Well, no it doesn't, but it shows that it does not matter to the two. Homer being full of himself again feels fitting too. Just like he was when talking to his colleagues during the early stages of this episode.

Homer also has an aide in this episode, a man even ready to take the blame for him. Interesting character, even if I am not sure where he came from and why he did what he did. But focus on friendship is present this time because on the one hand we see the man leave into the rain and maybe he is heading for his next mission, but still a bit of a surprise that he is out of the picture all of a sudden completely and really only was nothing more than a colleague eventually. And then there is a brief comment from a speaker about temporary friendship among colleagues early on. Oh and I thought that Barney's comment about the President referred to Clinton, but nope this episode is even a few years older than that and Clinton wasn't PotUS yet at that point. That shows you how old it really is. Finally, perhaps in a slightly depressing sense, another memorable inclusion is how Homer really manages to suck in the words from Karl and give a great presentation, but with his youthful hair gone, nobody was able to see it that way. Yep, it's all about the hair here. Interesting statement from Marge early on about how some women see bald men as masculine. This is probably much more the case today with the likes of Vin Diesel, The Rock and Bruce Willis and a few others out there rocking the business for years now. Okay, that is all then. Fairly enjoyable episode, but still certainly not as good as the rating here on imdb suggests. I still say watch it. It's one for the Homer fans and maybe that's why I liked it quite a bit. I mean he even impresses his wife's grumpy sisters and that's basically something he never ever achieves. Well done!