Animators are always looking for ways to cut corners and reduce the time it takes to create an episode. So not surprisingly, many Simpsons episodes contain recycled animation - that is, scenes or shots from older episodes used again, dubbed with the new words for that scene.
If you have noticed any other recycled animation in any episodes (or something here that has been in more episodes), please let us know.
Homer Vs. Lisa and the Eight Commandment
Bart Vs. Thanksgiving
Brush With GreatnessSomebody up there likes mespeech in Brush With Greatness was reused in Bart the Murderer.
Lisa's Substitutethe biggest roll of his life. The animation was reused for Bart the Murderer after Homer has been to the Legitimate Businessman's Social Club (where Bart is working).
Stark Raving Dad
Stark Raving Dad
Moaning Lisalive life to its fullest. It is looped over and over during the credits, with background noise from the television.
Bart's Dog Gets An F
Lisa's Pony
Saturdays of Thunder
Radio BartBart's birthday is coming upand was reused for his
And I'll be right here watching TV!line from Dog of Death.
Homer at the Bat
Homer Defined
Separate Vocations
Homer's Barbershop Quartet
Marge on the Lamwe don't need a babysitter.
Saturdays of Thunder
Homer's Odyssey
Homer Alone
Saturdays of Thunder
Dancin' Homer
Bart The Daredevil
The Front
Krusty Gets Busted
One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue FishWhat happened to Mindy?and
We learned [love] screws everybody up.