A list of every film referenced, mentioned or spoofed in The Simpsons.
It includes narrative films, documentaries and shorts but no TV series or mini-series. The main source to make this list was the 'Connections' section in IMDb. Order is chronological.
This is a list under construction. I'm trying to update the description of every film that is referenced.
*Latest update: Season 6, Episode 8*
Not in Letterboxd:
- Bigfoot (1967) (Short)
S04E09. "Mr. Plow"
The reporters' video showing Barney becoming trapped begins with a spoof of this film's footage.
- The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults (1986) (TV Special)
S05E01. "Homer's Barbershop Quartet"
Homer makes reference to the vault being empty while writing a song.
- H.M.S. Pinafore (1939)…
A list of every film referenced, mentioned or spoofed in The Simpsons.
It includes narrative films, documentaries and shorts but no TV series or mini-series. The main source to make this list was the 'Connections' section in IMDb. Order is chronological.
This is a list under construction. I'm trying to update the description of every film that is referenced.
*Latest update: Season 6, Episode 8*
Not in Letterboxd:
- Bigfoot (1967) (Short)
S04E09. "Mr. Plow"
The reporters' video showing Barney becoming trapped begins with a spoof of this film's footage.
- The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults (1986) (TV Special)
S05E01. "Homer's Barbershop Quartet"
Homer makes reference to the vault being empty while writing a song.
- H.M.S. Pinafore (1939)
S05E02. "Cape Feare"
Sideshow Bob sings the "H.M.S. Pinafore" score.
- Comic Relief (1986) (TV Special)
S05E14. "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy"
A Malibu Stacy doll wears a Comic Relief T-shirt.
- The Walt Disney Story (1973) (Short)
S06E04. "Itchy & Scratchy Land"
The theme park film is a parody of this film that is shown at Disneyland.
- George Bush: Revolving Door (1988) (Short)
S06E05. "Sideshow Bob Roberts"
Sideshow Bob's ad is a parody of this.