The Way We Was

episode of The Simpsons (S2 E12)
TVEpisode animated_series_episode Q2996280
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The Way We Was

Summary

The Way We Was is an animated series episode[1]. It ranks in the top 1% of animated_series_episode entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (781 views/month).[2]

Key Facts

  • The Way We Was's instance of is recorded as animated series episode[3].
  • The Way We Was was directed by David Silverman[4].
  • Al Jean wrote the screenplay for The Way We Was[5].
  • Mike Reiss wrote the screenplay for The Way We Was[6].
  • Sam Simon wrote the screenplay for The Way We Was[7].
  • The Way We Was's genre is animated sitcom[8].
  • The Way We Were is named after The Way We Was[9].
  • The Way We Was followed One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish[10].
  • The Way We Was was followed by Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment[11].
  • The Way We Was's part of the series is recorded as The Simpsons[12].
  • The Way We Was's production company is recorded as 20th Century Studios[13].
  • The original language of The Way We Was was English[14].
  • The Way We Was was distributed by video on demand[15].
  • The Way We Was's review score is recorded as A[16].
  • The Way We Was's original broadcaster is recorded as Fox Broadcasting Company[17].
  • The Way We Was's color is recorded as color[18].
  • The Way We Was's country of origin is recorded as United States[19].
  • The Way We Was was published on January 31, 1991[20].
  • The Way We Was's characters is recorded as Homer Simpson[21].
  • The Way We Was's characters is recorded as Marge Simpson[22].
  • The Way We Was's characters is recorded as Bart Simpson[23].
  • The Way We Was's characters is recorded as Lisa Simpson[24].
  • The Way We Was's characters is recorded as Margaret Simpson[25].
  • The Way We Was's voice actor is recorded as Dan Castellaneta[26].
  • The Way We Was's voice actor is recorded as Julie Kavner[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

The Way We Was was directed by David Silverman[4]. Screenwriters include Al Jean[5], Mike Reiss[6], and Sam Simon[7].

Publication

The Way We Was was released on January 31, 1991[20]. The original language of it was English[14]. Its genre is animated sitcom[8]. Its part of the series is recorded as The Simpsons[12]. It was distributed by video on demand[15].

Subject and Themes

The Way We Was's part of the series is recorded as The Simpsons[12].

Reception

The Way We Was's review score is recorded as A[16].

Adaptations and Inspiration

The Way We Was followed One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish[10]. It was followed by Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment[11].

Why It Matters

The Way We Was ranks in the top 1% of animated_series_episode entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (781 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . avclub.com. avclub.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · MsynBot bot · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Media franchise → The Simpsons
    Season → The Simpsons, season 2
    Followed by → Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment
    Takes place in fictional universe → The Simpsons universe
    + 33 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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