Rate and Review "Homer's Triple Bypass"

[Wezzo]

Episode 11!

After a short break, the R&R S4 series has returned. Another fantastic episode, with some very good emotion, and hilarious throughout. Barney's cameo is great, and Bart and Lisa's messages to each other are lovely. Touching, great stuff. A+

Previous S4 R&R's:
Kamp Krusty
A Steetcar Named Marge
Homer The Heretic
Lisa The Beauty Queen
Treehouse Of Horror III
Itchy and Scratchy: The Movie
Marge Gets A Job
New Kid On The Block
Mr Plow
Lisa's First Word

[Rowdy]

Can't wait to get Season 9 on DVD....at least then there will be different opinions on the episodes....otherwise, constant 5's all around. It's not a bad thing, as S4 was flawless, but it makes the whole idea of coming into a thread and posting/reading rather pointless as the outcome is already known.

Edit: Just for kicks, here's the Fresh/Rotten ratings for the S4 episodes from recent polls. It's definitely a far cry from the "highs" of 70% that we see lately. Note that an episode's percent of "freshness" is determined by the percentage of total votes that are 4s and 5s.


Mr. Plow: 100% (95% 5s)
Lisa's First Word: 100% (87% 5s)
New Kid on the Block: 100% (79% 5s)
Kamp Krusty: 100% (53% 5s)
Homer the Heretic: 97%
Itchy and Scratchy - The Movie: 95%
Homer's Triple Bypass: 92%
Treehouse of Horror III: 92%
Lisa the Beauty Queen: 90%
A Streetcar Named Marge: 85%
Marge Gets A Job: 84%

[pat]

Normally, when you think of a TV show's main character going through a health problem, you also think of the episode regarding it as unbelievably emotional. While this episode had its share of emotion, it focused a lot on humor and made the cliched "character has a health crisis" storyline fresh. It had its good touching moments of course, but the humorous moments were incredible (e.g. Dr. Nick performing the surgery, Burns calling Homer into his office where he did keel over, the brain hemmorhages line, it goes on and on). One of the funniest episodes of season 4, even though it dealt with a serious storyline. A+.

[Robertuybrush]

This is one of my favorite episodes ever. It has it all. 5/5 Without a doubt.

[George Cauldron]

A brilliant episode which expertly balances the right level of emotion with some sheer laugh-out-loud humor. Some great writing, and some fantastic direction. In particular, the scene where Homer is in Mr Burns' office, and a preview showing the viewer what's going on inside his heart, before he suffers a cardiac arrest, is just inspired direction. The idea of Lisa guiding Dr Nick Riviera through the surgery may be preposterous, but if you like episodes laden with plenty of jokes, this is the one to watch.

[Crotis Jivefunk]

Brilliant. Another 5/5 from season 4.

[Pie Pants]

Brilliant. Another 5/5 from season 4.

My words exactly.

[Charmy]

Very funny. I don't know what else to say- I still have vacation brain. So, uh, what?

Oh yes. What makes this episode great is the wonderful blending of emotion and humour. Take the "Aorta Faries" scene- not only is it touching, it's hilarious. In some episodes humour interferes with emotion, but here it just adds frosting to the cake. Wonderful stuff. 5/5

[reyontoyeny]

This is a great episode. Once again, we got to see the milked emotion from Homer thinking he might die. I really like the "People who look like things" that was taped over the surgery video. I did believe that Lisa coaching Dr. Nick was a bit implausible and was too much of a plot-solver, but it's no big problem. This is yet another reason why S4 is the perfect season.

[jonnymack]

I did believe that Lisa coaching Dr. Nick was a bit implausible and was too much of a plot-solver, but it's no big problem. This is yet another reason why S4 is the perfect season.

Not as plausible as you might think. This weekend, a friend of mine got into a motorcycle accident and was taken to the emergency room. He was in dire need of reconstructive surgery on his hand. The doctor on duty was not a hand specialist.

My friend's daughter, now 16, wants to be a surgeon when she grows up and has been extensively studying human anatomy,

The doctor was describing what needed to be done to certain bones. The daughter interrupted... "Uh Dad. That bone he just described is in the foot. Not the hand."

My friend got up and ran away--making his way to a hand specialist three and half hours away. The surgery went well.

The point is--there really are Dr. Nicks in this world and there really are Lisa Simpsons too.

Oh. And I give the episode an A. Pretty much the entire 4th season deserves an A.

[kevin]

This was a great episode, but somewhat average compared to season 4's other gems. Still an A.

[Alpha]

Great emotion and contantly funny. Everyone appeared to be in character.

A+

[Gorky]

Despite the sensitive subject matter, this one was pulled off with surprisingly good taste. The emotion in this one is great, but the humor outdoes it by far--I mean, with Dr. Nick, how can you go wrong? Anyway, there are some emotional moments, with Homer's goodbyes to Bart and Lisa being so sweet. The characterization is great, and what more is there to say? A nearly flawless episode.

5/5

[deshem]

Dr. Nick's best ever episode, and Homer's. 100/10

[y2dave2004]

Great episode. Dr Nick steals the show. 9/10

[Homer Jay]

Very good episode, but it doesn't stand up to the episodes around it (because they are so good). Still lke all season four episodes well worth my time, no matter how many times I see it. 4/5 B+

[ShadowBun]

Easily one of my favorite episodes of the show, a top 10 one for me. Brilliant writing, and an impeccable blend of emotion and humor, with plenty of great lines from the supporting cast. 5/5, a rare A+

[sconer]

Emotional, funny, everything you need for a great episode and this was a great episode. 5/5

[Moe Nopoly]

a really good episode, with some memorable scenes.
I like for example the scenes with Homer's heartattacks.
Also the story was entertaining, even when i'm not really a fan of Dr.Nick.

B

[:FD:Mario]

this episode was awesome homer is the man!!!!

[RoyScorpio]

Easily one of my favorite Dr.Nick episodes 5/5.