I'm Goin' to Praiseland
- Episode aired May 6, 2001
- TV-PG
- 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.3K
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With Homer's help, Flanders tries to establish a Christian theme park based on drawings in Maude's sketch book.With Homer's help, Flanders tries to establish a Christian theme park based on drawings in Maude's sketch book.With Homer's help, Flanders tries to establish a Christian theme park based on drawings in Maude's sketch book.
Dan Castellaneta
- Homer Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Julie Kavner
- Marge Simpson
- (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
- Bart Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Yeardley Smith
- Lisa Simpson
- (voice)
Hank Azaria
- Moe Szyslak
- (voice)
- …
Harry Shearer
- Ned Flanders
- (voice)
- …
Shawn Colvin
- Rachel Jordan
- (voice)
Marcia Wallace
- Edna Krabappel
- (voice)
Pamela Hayden
- Milhouse Van Houten
- (voice)
- …
Tress MacNeille
- Agnes Skinner
- (voice)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe idea for Praiseland came from the Christian theme park Heritage USA that was built in Fort Mill, South Carolina in the 1970s.
- GoofsWhen attempts to leave the park before the "miracle" is discovered, Manjula walks past the screen and has white skin and light brown hair, however, in the next scene she is back to her normal skin color and is wearing a pink outfit.
- Quotes
Nelson Muntz: [confused at the Whack-A-Mole game] What do you hit them with? There's no mallet!
Ned Flanders: You can stop Satan with your faith.
Nelson Muntz: With my face? You calling me ugly?
Ned Flanders: No, no, no, I think you're beautiful!
Nelson Muntz: Oh, that's it!
[goes after Ned]
Ned Flanders: Aaaaah!
- ConnectionsReferences Get Smart (1965)
- SoundtracksJesus Loves Me
(uncredited)
Music by Alf Clausen
Lyrics by Julie Thacker-Scully
Performed by Shawn Colvin
Featured review
"I'm Going To Praiseland" is an episode that remains an entertaining watch for me, even as The Simpsons' golden age slowly starts to fade. It's evident that those who rate it poorly may not have seen the more recent and lackluster episodes that have been produced. For me, this still belongs to the show's golden age, albeit with a hint of fading brilliance.
The amusement lies in observing how people initially react positively to the theme park, only to have their perspectives change as the story unfolds. Personally, I love the segment featuring Disco Stu in heaven; it's a memorable and enjoyable part for me. Critics who nitpick about the episode aging should refrain from doing so in a review. It's unfair to fault a work for something beyond the author's control during its creation. In fact, such episodes, like many older ones in the series, hold the charm of offering glimpses into history and making references to the popular culture of their time. This aspect is a positive attribute, as it allows viewers to learn from the past, enriching our cultural legacy and history. For those who don't appreciate such historical insights, they may be missing out on the rich tapestry.
The amusement lies in observing how people initially react positively to the theme park, only to have their perspectives change as the story unfolds. Personally, I love the segment featuring Disco Stu in heaven; it's a memorable and enjoyable part for me. Critics who nitpick about the episode aging should refrain from doing so in a review. It's unfair to fault a work for something beyond the author's control during its creation. In fact, such episodes, like many older ones in the series, hold the charm of offering glimpses into history and making references to the popular culture of their time. This aspect is a positive attribute, as it allows viewers to learn from the past, enriching our cultural legacy and history. For those who don't appreciate such historical insights, they may be missing out on the rich tapestry.
- santifersan
- Jul 26, 2023
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