Behind the Laughter

P-code: BABF19
Episode Index: 11×22
Writers: Tim Long, George Meyer, Mike Scully, Matt Selman
Directors: Mark Kirkland
Airdate: 21st May, 2000
Guest stars: Willie Nelson and Jim Forbes as themselves

Average Fan Rating: 4.1 (119 ratings, 15 reviews)

Plot Guide

(Full synopsis not yet completed)
This special explores the 'actual', off-stage lives of the Simpson family, including how the family was torn apart by fame and money.

Memorable Quotes

Homer: Fame was like a drug. But what was even more like a drug were the drugs.

Did You Spot...

None submitted for this episode.

References/Parodies

• This title and episode is based off of VH1's "Behind the Music"

Season 11 quick links

1. Beyond Blunderdome
2. Brother's Little Helper
3. Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?
4. Treehouse of Horror X
5. E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)
6. Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder
7. Eight Misbehavin'
8. Take My Wife, Sleaze
9. Grift of the Magi
10. Little Big Mom
11. Faith Off
12. The Mansion Family
13. Saddlesore Galactica
14. Alone Again, Natura-Diddly
15. Missionary: Impossible
16. Pygmoelian
17. Bart to the Future
18. Days of Wine and D'oh'ses
19. Kill the Alligator and Run
20. Last Tap Dance in Springfield
21. It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge
22. Behind the Laughter