
S11E9: Grift of the Magi
In this Christmas-themed episode, the students of Springfield Elementary are unwittingly used as a focus group to test new toys. The product of their labors, a cuddly doll named Funzo, is a lot more sinister than he appears.
Episode Ending
In "Simpsonlar - S11E9: Episode 9," better known as "Grift of the Magi," Springfield Elementary is in financial trouble, and a mysterious corporation called Kid First Industries steps in to help. Of course, this isn't out of the goodness of their hearts. They turn the school into a testing ground for a new toy called Funzo, designed to destroy other toys and monopolize kids' attention. Lisa and Bart discover the plot, and with Homer’s help, they decide to take down Funzo. Their plan involves sneaking into the factory on Christmas Eve and destroying all the evil toys. It's a classic Christmas caper with a side of consumerism critique. In the end, their mission is successful, and they manage to save Christmas by throwing all the Funzos into a fire at the Springfield Tire Yard. The episode wraps up with a heartwarming moment as Gary Coleman, who was involved with Kid First Industries, joins the Simpsons for Christmas dinner after realizing he's been duped as well. It's your typical holiday episode: corporate greed meets family bonding over roast turkey.
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Cast & Crew
Cast

Julie Kavner
Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith
Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria
Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)

Harry Shearer
Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

Dan Castellaneta
Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)
Details
- Air Date
- 12/19/1999
- Runtime
- 23 min
- TMDB Rating
- 7.0/10