The Dad-Feelings Limited
"The Dad-Feelings Limited" | |
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The Simpsons episode | |
Episode no. | Season 32 Episode 11 |
Directed by | Chris Clements |
Written by | Ryan Koh |
Featured music | "Ooh La La" by Faces |
Production code | QABF04 |
Original air date | January 3, 2021 |
Guest appearances | |
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"The Dad-Feelings Limited" is the 11th episode of the thirty-second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons, and the 695th episode overall. It aired in the United States on Fox on January 3, 2021.[1] The episode was directed by Chris Clements[2] and written by Ryan Koh.[3]
Plot
Kumiko arranges for her husband to attend a movie with the Simpsons, and he finds he truly enjoys introducing
Production
Casting
Dan Aykroyd guest-starred in the episode as Postage Stamp Fellow, Bob Balaban appeared as the narrator, and Jenny Yokobori appeared as Kumiko.[1] The episode marked the first appearance of Yokobori as Kumiko, replacing previous actor Tress MacNeille.[4][5] This followed the show's announcement that white actors would no longer voice non-white characters.[6]
Development
In 2020, Fox released eight promotional pictures from the episode.[7]
Release
The episode originally aired on January 3, 2021, at 9:01 PM.[1]
Reception
Viewing figures
In the United States, the episode was watched live by 1.89 million viewers.[8]
Critical response
Tony Sokol with Den of Geek, said "The Simpsons goes back to the past to make way for the future on Season 32, episode 11. “The Dad Feelings-Limited” is an origin story, revealing the sad and lonely tale of Comic Book Guy. No, it isn't done in panel layouts, and his super strength turns out to be his greatest weakness." He gave the episode 4.5/5 stars.[9]
Jesse Bereta of Bubbleblabber gave the episode a 7.5 out of 10. He was surprised by the story about Comic Book Guy and enjoyed the deeper look into the character. He liked how the Simpson family was involved in the plot instead of having its own story. He also thought the Wes Anderson parody format balanced the dramatic elements.[4]
It was selected as one of the best TV episodes of 2021 in the
Awards and nominations
The episode was nominated for the
References
- ^ a b c "Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Jean, Al [@AlJean] (January 21, 2020). "Bob Anderson" (Tweet). Retrieved August 17, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ Garbutt, Herb (August 16, 2020). "'Simpson, eh?' GTA man writes episode for long-running show after pitching executive producer on Twitter". Toronto Star. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ a b Bereta, Jesse (January 4, 2021). "Review: The Simpsons "The Dad-Feelings Limited"". Bubbleblabber. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ Porter, Rick (February 22, 2021). "'The Simpsons': Harry Shearer to Stop Voicing Black Character". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 26, 2020). "'The Simpsons' Will No Longer Have White Actors Voice Non-White Characters". Deadline. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "The Simpsons". FoxFlash. Archived from the original on April 29, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 6, 2021). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.3.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 6, 2021. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- ^ Sokol, Tony (January 4, 2021). "The Simpsons Season 32 Episode 11 Review: The Dad Feelings-Limited". Den of Geek. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ Poniewozik, James; Hale, Mike; Lyons, Margaret (December 20, 2021). "The Best TV Episodes of 2021". The New York Times. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ Travers, Ben (September 12, 2021). "'Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal' Wins Best Animated Series at the 2021 Emmy Awards". IndieWire. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
External links
- "The Dad-Feelings Limited" at IMDb