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The third season of The Simpsons originally aired between September 1991 and August 1992.
Answer: True
Explanation: The third season of The Simpsons aired on the Fox network from September 19, 1991, to August 27, 1992, encompassing the initial broadcast period for its episodes.
Al Jean and Mike Reiss were the sole executive producers for all episodes of The Simpsons season 3.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Al Jean and Mike Reiss served as showrunners and executive producers for the majority of season 3 (22 episodes), James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, and Sam Simon also executive produced two episodes.
A total of 26 episodes were produced for The Simpsons season 3, with all airing within that broadcast year.
Answer: False
Explanation: A total of 24 episodes were produced for The Simpsons season 3. Two of these episodes were held over and aired during season four.
The episodes "Stark Raving Dad" and "When Flanders Failed" were fully produced and aired within the third season of The Simpsons.
Answer: False
Explanation: While "Stark Raving Dad" and "When Flanders Failed" aired during season 3, they were executive produced during the previous season (season 2).
Season 3 was the last season animated by Klasky Csupo before the production moved to Film Roman.
Answer: True
Explanation: Season 3 marked the final production run animated by Klasky Csupo. Following this season, the domestic production of the series transitioned to Film Roman.
The Simpsons theme song's arrangement was updated in season 3, and the show began broadcasting in Dolby Surround sound.
Answer: True
Explanation: The current arrangement of The Simpsons theme song, composed by Alf Clausen, was introduced during season 3, coinciding with the show's transition to Dolby Surround sound broadcasting.
The season premiere, "Stark Raving Dad," had a viewership of approximately 15 million U.S. viewers.
Answer: False
Explanation: The season premiere, "Stark Raving Dad," was watched by approximately 22.9 million U.S. viewers.
"Saturdays of Thunder" achieved the highest viewership during season 3.
Answer: True
Explanation: The episode "Saturdays of Thunder" garnered the highest viewership for the season, with 24.7 million U.S. viewers.
"Homer at the Bat" was viewed by approximately 22.6 million U.S. viewers.
Answer: False
Explanation: The episode "Homer at the Bat" was viewed by approximately 24.6 million U.S. viewers.
Al Jean and Mike Reiss wrote the episode "Stark Raving Dad."
Answer: True
Explanation: The episode "Stark Raving Dad" was written by Al Jean and Mike Reiss.
What was the original broadcast period for The Simpsons season 3?
Answer: September 1991 to August 1992
Explanation: The third season of The Simpsons originally aired on the Fox network from September 19, 1991, to August 27, 1992.
Who served as the primary showrunners and executive producers for the majority of The Simpsons season 3 episodes?
Answer: Al Jean and Mike Reiss
Explanation: Al Jean and Mike Reiss took over as showrunners for The Simpsons season 3 and executive produced the majority of its episodes.
How many episodes were produced for The Simpsons season 3, and what happened to two of them?
Answer: 24 episodes were produced, but two were held over for season 4.
Explanation: A total of 24 episodes were produced for The Simpsons season 3. However, two episodes, "Kamp Krusty" and "A Streetcar Named Marge," were held over and aired during season four.
What significant musical and technical update was introduced in The Simpsons season 3?
Answer: The theme song was updated, and the show began broadcasting in Dolby Surround sound.
Explanation: The current arrangement of The Simpsons theme song was introduced during season 3, coinciding with the show's transition to being produced and broadcast in Dolby Surround sound.
What was the U.S. viewership for the season premiere, "Stark Raving Dad"?
Answer: 22.9 million
Explanation: The season premiere, "Stark Raving Dad," was watched by approximately 22.9 million U.S. viewers.
During season 3, The Simpsons aired an episode that directly compared itself to *The Cosby Show*.
Answer: True
Explanation: A short animated segment aired opposite the finale of *The Cosby Show*, featuring Bart and Homer discussing the show's conclusion and quality, serving as a comparison.
Several new recurring characters, including Fat Tony and Lurleen Lumpkin, were introduced in season 3.
Answer: True
Explanation: Season 3 saw the introduction of significant recurring characters such as Fat Tony, Lurleen Lumpkin, Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky, and the Van Houten family.
In "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington," Lisa becomes disillusioned by environmental issues.
Answer: False
Explanation: In "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington," Lisa becomes disillusioned by political corruption and bribery, not environmental issues.
"When Flanders Failed" involved Homer helping Ned Flanders save his business.
Answer: True
Explanation: "When Flanders Failed" depicts Homer initially wishing for Ned Flanders' business failure, but he eventually helps him save The Leftorium.
In "Bart the Murderer," Bart is accused of murder after Principal Skinner disappears.
Answer: True
Explanation: In "Bart the Murderer," Bart faces accusations of murder when Principal Skinner goes missing, though Skinner later reappears, clearing Bart.
"Homer Defined" sees Homer celebrated as a hero for accidentally causing a meltdown at the power plant.
Answer: False
Explanation: In "Homer Defined," Homer accidentally saves the power plant and is initially mistaken for a hero. He does not cause a meltdown; rather, his actions prevent one.
The episode "Like Father, Like Clown" focuses on Krusty the Clown's relationship with his mother.
Answer: False
Explanation: The episode "Like Father, Like Clown" focuses on Krusty the Clown's relationship with his father, Rabbi Krustofsky, and his Jewish heritage.
The segments in "Treehouse of Horror II" include "The Monkey's Paw" and "If I Only Had a Brain."
Answer: True
Explanation: The "Treehouse of Horror II" episode features three segments: "The Monkey's Paw," "The Bart Zone," and "If I Only Had a Brain."
Homer buys Lisa a pony in "Lisa the Greek" after failing to predict football games.
Answer: False
Explanation: Homer buys Lisa a pony in the episode "Lisa's Pony" after breaking a promise regarding a saxophone reed, not in "Lisa the Greek" after failing to predict football games.
Moe Szyslak steals Homer's recipe for the "Flaming Homer" cocktail in the episode "Flaming Moe's."
Answer: True
Explanation: In "Flaming Moe's," Homer invents the "Flaming Homer" cocktail, and Moe Szyslak steals the recipe to popularize his tavern.
In "Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk," Homer sells his stock for $25 just before it dramatically increases in value.
Answer: True
Explanation: In "Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk," Homer sells his stock in the Nuclear Power Plant for $25 shortly before its value significantly increases.
The episode "I Married Marge" details Marge's anxiety about becoming pregnant again.
Answer: True
Explanation: In "I Married Marge," Marge experiences anxiety about a potential new pregnancy, prompting Homer to recount their wedding story.
In "Radio Bart," Bart tricks the town into thinking a boy is trapped in a well.
Answer: True
Explanation: In "Radio Bart," Bart uses a radio transmitter to deceive the town into believing a boy is trapped in a well.
Lisa's talent for predicting football winners is discovered in "Lisa the Greek."
Answer: True
Explanation: The episode "Lisa the Greek" reveals Lisa's uncanny ability to accurately predict the winners of American football games.
Marge has a nervous breakdown in "Homer Alone" because Bart and Lisa are sent to live with Patty and Selma.
Answer: True
Explanation: In "Homer Alone," Marge experiences a nervous breakdown due to the overwhelming dependence of her family on her, leading her to seek respite at a spa.
In "Bart the Lover," Bart writes phony love letters to Edna Krabappel pretending to be a man who responded to her personal ad.
Answer: True
Explanation: In "Bart the Lover," Bart creates phony love letters to Edna Krabappel, posing as a man who answered her personal advertisement.
In "Dog of Death," Santa's Little Helper is trained as an attack dog by Homer after recovering from surgery.
Answer: False
Explanation: In "Dog of Death," Santa's Little Helper is trained as an attack dog by Mr. Burns after running away, not by Homer.
Lurleen Lumpkin is a barmaid Homer manages in "Colonel Homer" who has singing talent.
Answer: True
Explanation: In "Colonel Homer," Homer encounters Lurleen Lumpkin, a barmaid with considerable singing talent, and becomes her manager.
Sideshow Bob marries Selma in "Black Widower" with the intention of inheriting her fortune.
Answer: False
Explanation: In "Black Widower," Sideshow Bob marries Selma with the intention of killing her, not to inherit her fortune.
In "The Otto Show," it is revealed Otto Mann never had a driver's license.
Answer: True
Explanation: The episode "The Otto Show" reveals that Otto Mann never possessed a driver's license, leading to his dismissal from his job as a school bus driver.
Bart and Milhouse's friendship is strained in "Bart's Friend Falls in Love" because Milhouse gets a new girlfriend.
Answer: True
Explanation: In "Bart's Friend Falls in Love," Milhouse's burgeoning relationship with Samantha Stankey creates a strain on his friendship with Bart.
Herb Powell seeks Homer's help in "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?" to develop a translation device for dog barks.
Answer: False
Explanation: In "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?," Herb Powell seeks to develop a device that translates baby gibberish into speech, not a device for dog barks.
Which of the following recurring characters was NOT introduced in The Simpsons season 3?
Answer: Sideshow Bob
Explanation: Sideshow Bob was introduced in season 2. Fat Tony, Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky, and Lurleen Lumpkin were among the recurring characters first introduced in season 3.
What was the primary reason for Lisa's disillusionment in the episode "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington"?
Answer: The prevalence of political corruption and bribery.
Explanation: In "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington," Lisa becomes disillusioned by the political corruption and bribery she witnesses in Washington D.C.
What is the central plot of the episode "Flaming Moe's"?
Answer: Homer invents a new drink, but Moe steals the recipe.
Explanation: The central plot of "Flaming Moe's" involves Homer inventing a unique cocktail, which Moe then steals and popularizes, leading to conflict between them.
What unfortunate event happens to Homer's stock in "Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk"?
Answer: He is forced to sell it for a pittance before its value skyrockets.
Explanation: In "Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk," Homer sells his stock for $25 just before its value dramatically increases, representing an unfortunate financial decision.
In "Homer Alone," Marge suffers a nervous breakdown due to what?
Answer: The family's overwhelming dependence on her.
Explanation: Marge's nervous breakdown in "Homer Alone" is triggered by the excessive demands and dependence of her family, leading her to seek a break.
Which episode features Lisa predicting the winners of American football games?
Answer: Lisa the Greek
Explanation: Lisa's talent for accurately predicting American football game outcomes is showcased in the episode "Lisa the Greek."
Which episode involved Homer accidentally saving the power plant and being hailed as a hero?
Answer: Homer Defined
Explanation: In the episode "Homer Defined," Homer accidentally saves the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, leading to him being mistaken for a hero.
Michael Jackson voiced a character in "Stark Raving Dad" but was credited under his real name.
Answer: False
Explanation: Michael Jackson voiced the character Leon Kompowsky in "Stark Raving Dad" but was credited under the pseudonym John Jay Smith due to contractual obligations. Kipp Lennon provided the singing vocals.
The episode "Homer at the Bat" was notable for featuring a large number of guest stars, specifically nine Major League Baseball players.
Answer: True
Explanation: "Homer at the Bat" was the first episode in the series to feature a substantial number of guest stars, including nine real Major League Baseball players.
Dan Castellaneta voiced Bart Simpson in season 3.
Answer: False
Explanation: Dan Castellaneta voiced characters such as Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, and Krusty the Clown in season 3. Bart Simpson's voice was primarily provided by Nancy Cartwright.
The guest stars in "Homer at the Bat" included baseball players like Roger Clemens, Ken Griffey Jr., and Darryl Strawberry.
Answer: True
Explanation: The episode "Homer at the Bat" featured guest appearances from numerous Major League Baseball players, including Roger Clemens, Ken Griffey Jr., and Darryl Strawberry.
Sting guest-starred in the season 3 episode "Flaming Moe's."
Answer: False
Explanation: Sting guest-starred as himself in the season 3 episode "Radio Bart," not "Flaming Moe's."
The band Aerosmith made a guest appearance in the episode "Flaming Moe's."
Answer: True
Explanation: The band Aerosmith appeared as themselves in the season 3 episode "Flaming Moe's."
Jackie Mason guest-starred as Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky in the episode "Like Father, Like Clown."
Answer: True
Explanation: Jackie Mason provided the guest voice for Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky in the season 3 episode "Like Father, Like Clown."
In the episode "Stark Raving Dad," Michael Jackson provided the speaking voice for which character?
Answer: Leon Kompowsky
Explanation: Michael Jackson provided the speaking voice for Leon Kompowsky, a character who believed he was Michael Jackson, in the season 3 premiere "Stark Raving Dad."
Under what pseudonym was Michael Jackson credited for his guest appearance in "Stark Raving Dad"?
Answer: John Jay Smith
Explanation: Due to contractual obligations, Michael Jackson was credited under the pseudonym John Jay Smith for his voice work in the episode "Stark Raving Dad."
Which episode is recognized as the first in The Simpsons series to feature a large number of guest stars, specifically nine MLB players?
Answer: Homer at the Bat
Explanation: "Homer at the Bat" is distinguished as the first episode to feature a significant ensemble of guest stars, comprising nine Major League Baseball players.
Who provided the voice for Marge Simpson in season 3?
Answer: Julie Kavner
Explanation: Julie Kavner provided the voice for Marge Simpson, as well as her sisters Patty and Selma, throughout season 3.
Which baseball player was NOT among the guest stars in "Homer at the Bat"?
Answer: Barry Bonds
Explanation: The guest stars in "Homer at the Bat" included Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly, Mike Scioscia, Steve Sax, Ozzie Smith, and Darryl Strawberry. Barry Bonds was not among them.
In which episode did Sting make a guest appearance?
Answer: Radio Bart
Explanation: Sting guest-starred as himself in the season 3 episode "Radio Bart."
The Simpsons season 3 won six Primetime Emmy Awards, all for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Simpsons season 3 received six Primetime Emmy Awards, all in the Outstanding Voice-Over Performance category.
The episode "Homer at the Bat" was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program.
Answer: False
Explanation: The episode "Radio Bart" received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour). "Homer at the Bat" was not nominated in this category.
Alf Clausen received an Emmy nomination for his work on "Treehouse of Horror II" in season 3.
Answer: True
Explanation: Alf Clausen received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore) for his work on "Treehouse of Horror II" in season 3.
The Simpsons season 3 won an Annie Award for Best Animated Television Production.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Simpsons season 3 won an Annie Award for Best Animated Television Production.
Entertainment Weekly ranked "Flaming Moe's" as the 15th best episode of season 3 in their 2003 list.
Answer: False
Explanation: In their 2003 list, Entertainment Weekly ranked "Homer at the Bat" as the 15th best episode and "Flaming Moe's" as the 16th best episode of season 3.
IGN considered "Flaming Moe's" the best episode of The Simpsons' third season.
Answer: True
Explanation: IGN named "Flaming Moe's" the best episode of The Simpsons' third season in one of their assessments of the show's best episodes.
Chris Turner identified "Homer the Great" as the episode marking the beginning of The Simpsons' 'Golden Age' in season 3.
Answer: False
Explanation: Chris Turner, author of *Planet Simpson*, identified "Homer at the Bat" as the first episode of The Simpsons' 'Golden Age,' which he believes began in season 3.
Bill Oakley described season 3 as potentially the best season of any TV show ever made.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bill Oakley described season 3 as "the best season of any TV show of all time," using it as a model for his own showrunning.
The entire third season of The Simpsons won an Annie Award for Best Animated Television Production.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Simpsons season 3 as a whole received the Annie Award for Best Animated Television Production.
What award did The Simpsons season 3 win at the Primetime Emmy Awards?
Answer: Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
Explanation: The Simpsons season 3 won six Primetime Emmy Awards, all specifically in the category of Outstanding Voice-Over Performance.
How did Entertainment Weekly rank the episode "Homer at the Bat" in their 2003 list?
Answer: 15th
Explanation: In a 2003 list of its favorite episodes, Entertainment Weekly ranked "Homer at the Bat" as the 15th best episode of season 3.
According to Chris Turner's book *Planet Simpson*, which episode marked the beginning of The Simpsons' 'Golden Age'?
Answer: Homer at the Bat
Explanation: Chris Turner, author of *Planet Simpson*, identified "Homer at the Bat" as the first episode of The Simpsons' 'Golden Age,' which he believes began in season 3.
The complete third season of The Simpsons was released on DVD in Region 1 in August 2003.
Answer: True
Explanation: The DVD box set for The Simpsons season 3 was released in Region 1 (United States and Canada) on August 26, 2003.
The DVD release for season 3 featured a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Answer: False
Explanation: The DVD release for The Simpsons season 3 featured a 1.33:1 aspect ratio, the standard for television at the time, not 16:9.
The DVD release for The Simpsons season 3 used which aspect ratio?
Answer: 1.33:1 Standard Television
Explanation: The DVD release for The Simpsons season 3 utilized a 1.33:1 aspect ratio, which was standard for television during that era.
A planned crossover episode with the sitcom *Thirtysomething* for season 3 was successfully produced and aired.
Answer: False
Explanation: A planned crossover episode titled "Thirtysimpsons" was written but never produced because it was deemed unworkable.
The Simpsons responded to President George H. W. Bush's comments by adding a new opening segment to a rerun of "Stark Raving Dad."
Answer: True
Explanation: In response to President George H. W. Bush's critical remarks about the show, The Simpsons added a special, tongue-in-cheek opening segment to a rerun of "Stark Raving Dad."
Why was the planned crossover episode "Thirtysimpsons" never produced?
Answer: It was considered unworkable.
Explanation: The planned crossover episode "Thirtysimpsons" was never produced because the concept was deemed unworkable by the production team.
What prompted The Simpsons to add a special opening to a rerun of "Stark Raving Dad"?
Answer: President George H. W. Bush's negative comments about the show.
Explanation: President George H. W. Bush's public criticism of the show led The Simpsons to add a special opening segment to a rerun of "Stark Raving Dad" as a response.
What was the reason for the removal of the episode "Stark Raving Dad" from later prints and streaming services?
Answer: Allegations against guest star Michael Jackson.
Explanation: The episode "Stark Raving Dad" was removed from later prints and streaming services due to renewed allegations against its guest star, Michael Jackson.