
S13E17: Gump Roast
In this clip show episode, Homer is honored at a Friars' Club Roast. A number of characters show up to roast him, but the celebrating is interrupted by Kang and Kodos, who say that humanity will be judged based on Homer's experiences.
Episode Ending
In the episode "Simpsonlar - S13E17," titled "Gump Roast," things wrap up with a classic Simpsons twist on the roast format. After various Springfield residents take turns roasting Homer, the evening takes a dramatic turn when aliens Kang and Kodos show up. They intend to destroy Earth, but not before reviewing the evidence of humanity's worth through clips from previous episodes. Homer, initially oblivious to the danger, eventually becomes the unlikely hero. The family and friends rally together, and through a mix of heartfelt appeals and showcasing humanity’s quirks, they manage to convince the aliens that Earth isn't so bad after all. Kang and Kodos decide to spare the planet, finding it entertaining enough to leave alone. The episode closes with a musical number, "They'll Never Stop The Simpsons," where the family humorously acknowledges the show's longevity and its constant reinvention. It's a meta nod to their endless adventures and a fitting end to this clip-show-style episode.
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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
- 4/21/2002
- Runtime
- 22 min
- TMDB Rating
- 5.5/10