Most Valuable Character
Ned Flanders
Why the MVC?
The only sane one in this episode.
Best Joke
The beat-up van driving off the path over the river and through the woods.
Best Line
Cowboy Bob: “Mr. Simpson, you’re never gonna own a better RV. I don’t mean that in a good way. I mean literally, buddy. This is it for you, you know? It’s this or a wagon.”
Couch Gag
What happens:
The family runs onto the couch and sits there happily. A good concept, but odd to use on a random episode. Not even a season opening or finale.
Episode Synopsis
After the Simpsons get stranded in the forest, they must find a way to survive.
This was truly an infuriating episode. It was boring, and presented all the characters in their most detestable forms. They all made the worst possibly decisions they could’ve and had zero redeemable qualities to give us any reason to support this family. There are not many funny jokes or lines, if any.
The highlight of this episode had to be the sound design. The score was incredibly well done and the only thing that made this episode worth while.
I would never choose to watch this episode again. There is not much to say because it’s just painfully dull and boring.
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EPISODE
S01 · E07
TITLE
The Call of the Simpsons
MVC
Ned Flanders
BEST JOKE
The beat-up van driving off the path over the river and through the woods.
BEST LINE
Cowboy Bob: “Mr. Simpson, you’re never gonna own a better RV. I don’t mean that in a good way. I mean literally, buddy. This is it for you, you know? It’s this or a wagon.”
COUCH GAG
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