Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk
| "Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk" | |
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| The Simpsons episode | |
Homer skipping through the Land of Chocolate in a fantasy sequence
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| Episode no. | 46 |
| Directed by | Mark Kirkland |
| Written by | Jon Vitti |
| Showrunner(s) | Al Jean and Mike Reiss |
| Production code | 8F09 |
| Original air date | December 5, 1991 |
| Chalkboard gag | "The Christmas pageant does not stink". |
| Couch gag | Santa's Little Helper is on the couch and growls menacingly. The family backs away slowly. |
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Phil Hartman as Horst/Stockbroker |
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Season 3 episodes
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Phil Hartman as Horst/Stockbroker
"Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk" (German pronunciation: [bœɐ̯ns fɛɐ̯ˈkaʊ̯fən deːɐ̯ ˈkʁaftvɛɐ̯k]) is the eleventh episode of The Simpsons' third season. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 5, 1991. In the episode, Mr. Burns wishes to pursue other interests and therefore decides to sell his power plant to two German investors for $100 million. Safety inspector Homer is immediately fired by the Germans because of his incompetence. Later, Burns realizes that he has lost all his respectability because he can no longer control anyone.
The episode was written by Jon Vitti and directed by Mark Kirkland. Originally, the writers wanted to have Burns sell the plant to the Japanese, but they decided that it would have been too clichéd; the plot, however, remained the same with the Germans. The title is an inaccurate German translation of "Burns sells the power plant", the correct version being Burns verkauft das Kraftwerk.
In its original airing on the Fox network, the episode had a 12.6 Nielsen rating, finishing the week ranked 38th. "Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk" received generally positive reviews from critics and was praised for several scenes, particularly the "Land of Chocolate" sequence in which Homer dances around in an imaginary land made entirely out of chocolate. The sequence was also remaking cutscenes from the episode in The Simpsons Game.
One night, Mr. Burns tells his assistant Waylon Smithers that he is considering selling the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant so he can pursue other interests. Meanwhile, unconfirmed takeover rumors boost the plant's stock, which rises for the first time in ten years. Homer learns he owns stock in the company and sells his 100 shares for 25 cents apiece to a shady , netting $25, which he spends on beer. Soon after the sale he learns that the value of the stock has shot up to $52 per share. While Homer misses out on the windfall—he could have made $5,200—other employees make small fortunes. Two German businessmen, Hans and Fritz, learn that the plant might be for sale. They offer Burns $100 million, which he immediately accepts. Burns leaves, seeking adventure, while Smithers remains an employee at the plant.
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