3x01 Stark Raving Dad - The Simpsons Episode Guide

The Simpsons

- Episode 03x01

Episode: 03x01
Title: Stark Raving Dad
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 7F24
First Aired: Sep. 19, 1991

Season 3 » Episode #01 - Stark Raving Dad

Summary: When he wears a pink shirt to work, Homer's coworkers mistake him for a mental patient and commit him to the New Bedlam Rest Home for the Emotionally Interesting. While there, Homer meets a tall, stocky white man who claims to be Michael Jackson. Despite his reservations, Homer befriends "Michael" and takes his new pal home with him upon his release. Meanwhile, Lisa celebrates her eighth birthday without a present from Bart, who was too inconsiderate to get her anything. With "Michael's" help, Bart writes a special song for Lisa that proves to be the best gift she ever received. Witnessing the tender scene, "Michael" admits that he's really Leon Kompowsky, a bricklayer.

Watch Episode Videos

All Expenses Paid (00:25)

Labeled Insane (00:51)

Calling from a Mental Institute (01:31)

Bart Watches Maggie (00:47)

Who appeared in this episode?

Krusty	voiced by Dan Castellaneta
Leon Kompowski	voiced by Hank Azaria
Dr. Marvin Monroe	voiced by Harry Shearer
Otto	voiced by Harry Shearer
Leon Kompowsky	played by Kipp Lennon
Leon Kompowsky	voiced by Michael Jackson

Episode Quotes

	Season 3 / Episode 1: - Stark Raving Dad Homer Simpson: [Trying to scrub off stamp that reads "insane"] Come off! I'm sane now!
	Season 3 / Episode 1: - Stark Raving Dad Homer Simpson: [after Leon moonwalks] How do you do that thing with your feet? Leon Kompowsky: You mean the moonwalk? Homer Simpson: No! That thing with your feet!

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TRIVIA

According to at least one Internet source, Matt Groening has confirmed that Michael Jackson (I) did provide the voice (under the name John Jay Smith) for the character bearing his name in the episode "Stark Raving Dad". He did not do any singing which was done by an impersonator. Dustin Hoffman's appearance was as Mr. Bergstrom from the episode "Lisa's Substitute" where he was credited as Sam Etic.