[s5e11] Homer The Vigilante 〈ULTIMATE 2027〉

The episode was the highest-rated show on Fox the week it aired, earning a 12.2 Nielsen rating. Cultural Parodies

is the 11th episode of Season 5 of The Simpsons , first airing on January 6, 1994 . Written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Jim Reardon , it is widely celebrated for its satire of mob mentality and its dense collection of classic film parodies. Episode Summary [S5E11] Homer the Vigilante

The interaction between Homer and Skinner outside the museum uses the show's distinct musical stings and dialogue style. The episode was the highest-rated show on Fox

Homer’s group, including Barney, Moe, and Principal Skinner, spends more time committing petty crimes and "pushing people around" than catching the burglar. Episode Summary The interaction between Homer and Skinner

A sophisticated cat burglar begins a crime wave in Springfield, leaving the police—led by an incompetent —completely baffled. After the Simpson home is robbed and Lisa’s saxophone is stolen, Homer forms a neighborhood watch group that quickly devolves into a lawless vigilante militia.

Homer’s dream sequence features him riding a nuclear bomb while waving a cowboy hat, mimicking Slim Pickens' iconic scene.

The episode is famous for its elaborate homages to classic cinema: