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Episode 0410 - "Lisa's First Word" - Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie Simpson

Who Am I?

When Matt Groening and company decided it was time for Maggie to speak, they knew it would be a big deal. So they got one of the biggest names in showbiz.

Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie Simpson

Elizabeth Taylor had only one line—"Daddy"—but she made it count. The late Ms. Taylor returned to play herself on the episode "Krusty Gets Kancelled."

Who Am I?

Homer encounters a gorgeous woman who loves the same things he does—even donuts. Of course, they get sent on a business trip and wind up alone in a hotel room.

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Michelle Pfeiffer as Mindy Simmons

Is it believable that Michelle Pfeiffer would fall for a guy like Homer Simpson? In real life, the Oscar-nominated actress dated Fisher Stevens, who is a good actor but not generally thought of as a sex symbol. Besides, Homer's a nice guy. Also, it's a cartoon.

Winona Ryder as Allison Taylor the simpsons lisa simpson

Who Am I?

Lisa is the smartest gal in Springfield—okay, the smartest anything in Springfield. Then Allison Taylor comes to town. Not only is Allison possibly brighter than our pointy-haired pal, she even plays the sax like a seasoned pro.

Winona Ryder as Allison Taylor

Winona Ryder stole the show as smarty-pants Allison Taylor. Eventually she and Lisa become friends, but only after they both lose the Diorama-rama contest to Ralph Wiggum and his Star Wars toys.

Meryl Streep the simpsons jessica lovejoy

Who Am I?

Everyone thinks Reverend Lovejoy's daughter Jessica is all sweetness and light—including her parents. But Bart and Lisa know better.

Meryl Streep as Jessica Lovejoy

Meryl Streep once again proves that she can play any role. Even when delivering a simple line like "Duh", she nails it.

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Who Am I?

Homer discovered that his mother did not die when he was at the movies, like his father Abe told him. She's just on the run from the law because of her participation in some '60s-style activism. Homer has fond memories of his mom, including her singing him to sleep with the Fig Newton jingle.

Glenn Close as Mona Simpson

Glenn Close first played Homer's mom, Mona Simpson, in the seventh season and has returned to the character for several episodes. By the way, "What is Homer Simpson's mother's name?" is a great Simpsons trivia question.

Who Am I?

Lisa tries to shed her nerdy image (image?) over the summer, only to have her bubble burst by Bart, as usual. In the end, her new friends decide that they like her, even if she is, you know, smart and stuff.

Christina Ricci as Erin

Christina Ricci's Erin may not be as memorable as some other Simpsons characters, but that's like saying someone is shorter than Shaquille O'Neal. Her performance—reportedly recorded over the phone—makes our list.

Who Am I?

Sanitation commissioner Ray Patterson is a good man doing a good job for the (debatably) good people of Springfield. So of course he gets voted out of office in favor of Homer, who wins by promising what he can't deliver.

Steve Martin as Ray Patterson

The producers pulled out the big-name guest-star guns for The Simpsons' 200th episode. Ray Patterson was played by the superb Steve Martin, and megastars U2 popped in to play themselves.

Who Am I?

Homer's botched attempt at building a barbecue pit turns him into the darling of the art world. This kind of thing happens all of the time on The Simpsons.

Isabella Rossellini as Astrid Weller

The ravishing Isabella Rossellini played art gallery owner Astrid Weller, the woman who discovers Homer's hidden talent, which eventually winds up hidden once again.

Reese Witherspoon as Greta Wolfcastle the simpsons photo

Who Am I?

Bart's budding romance with Greta Wolfcastle, daughter of action star Rainier Wolfcastle, is doomed from the start. But they had to give it a try, right?

Reese Witherspoon as Greta Wolfcastle

Reese Witherspoon plays the young woman who steals and breaks the heart of our boy Bart. Come to think of it, that happens a lot on The Simpsons. Poor little guy.

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Who Am I?

Bart's antics earn him a stint in the Springfield Juvenile Correctional Facility ("Now Accepting Criminal Midgets"), where he encounters Gina Vendetti, a girl who is as tough as her name.