S11E01The Simpsons season 11 episode 1: Beyond Blunderdome
Aired 26 September 199923 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Beyond Blunderdome”
Homer befriends Mel Gibson just as Mel is completing a remake of Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. Homer convinces Mel to make the film more violent, with disastrous results.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 11.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore, written by Mike Scully.
- TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 (37 votes).
The Simpsons trailer
The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Steven Dean Moore
- Writer
- Mike Scully
- Guest stars
- Jack Burns as Edward Christian (voice)Mel Gibson as Mel Gibson (voice)Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
More from The Simpsons Season 11
Every episode of Season 11The Simpsons episode guide
Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.