A few weeks ago we broke the news that The Simpsons Season 9 would be released on December 19, and now we have tons of info for fans of the show. The set, which will come in either a Lisa head, or a regular package (sorry, no artwork yet), will retail for $49.98 US, or $69.98 CAN.
The 4 disc set will include all 25 episodes (550 mins) from the ninth season of the show. Specs are familiar to collectors of the series; full frame video (1.33:1), English Dolby Digital 5.1, and French/Spanish Dolby Surround audio tracks, with English and French subtitles. Now, on to the extras!
Commentary tracks include:
- The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson with Commentaries by: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein, Jim Reardon
- The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (Second Commentary) by: Ian Maxtone-Graham, Dan Castelanetta
- The Principal and the Pauper with Commentaries by: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein, Ken Keeler, Steven Dean Moore
- Lisa's Sax with Commentaries by: Al Jean, Mike Reiss, Dominic Polcino
- Treehouse of Horror VIII with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, David S. Cohen, Mark Kirkland, Georger Meyer, Matt Selman
- The Cartridge Family with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, Yeardley Smith, John Schwartzwelder, Pete Michels, George Meyer, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Donick Cary, Ron Hauge
- Bart Star with Commentaries by: Mike Scully, George Meyer, Donick Cary, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castelanetta, Dominic Polcino
- The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons with Commentaries by: Mike Scully, Richard Appel, Steven Dean Moore
- Lisa The Skeptic with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, David S. Cohen, George Meyer, Yeardley Smith, Pete Michels
- Realty Bites with Commentaries by: Mike Scully, Dan Greaney, Richard Appel, Swinton O. Scott III
- Miracle on Evergreen Terrace with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ron Hauge, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Bob Anderson
- All Singing, All Dancing with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Steve O'Donnell, Hank Azaria, Yeardley Smith, Steven Dean Moore
- Bart Carny with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Mark Kirkland
- The Joy of Sect Commentaries by: Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Steve O'Donnell, Yeardley Smith, Steven Dean Moore
- Das Bus with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, David S. Cohen, Pete Michels
- The Last Temptation of Krust with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ron Hauge, Donick Cary, Yeardley Smith, Mike B. Anderson, Jay Leno
- Dumbbell Indemnity with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ron Hauge, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Dominic Polcino
- Lisa The Simpson with Commentaries by: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein, Ned Goldreyer, Susie Dietter
- This Little Wiggy with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Dan Greaney
- Simpson Tide with Commentaries by: Al Jean, Mike Reiss
- The Trouble With Trillions with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Swinton O. Scott III, Matt Selman
- Girly Edition with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, Georger Meyer, Yeardley Smith, Mark Kirkland
- Trash of the Titans with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ron Hauge, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Yeardley Smith
- King of the Hill with Commentaries by: Mike Scully, Richard Appel, Steven Dean Moore
- Lost Our Lisa with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, David S. Cohen, Yeardley Smith, Pete Michels
- Natural Born Kissers with Commentaries by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Matt Selman, Dan Castellaneta, Mark Kirkland
Other Extras include:
- The Simpsons Movie Exclusive Sneak Peak
- A Riff from Matt Groening
- Deleted Scenes: The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson, Lisa's Sax, Treehouse of Horror VIII, The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons, Lisa The Skeptic, Bart Carny, The Joy of Sect, Das Bus, The Last Temptation of Krust, Dumbbell Indemnity, Lisa The Simpson, This Little Wiggy, Simpson Tide, Girly Edition, Trash of the Titans, & King of the Hill
- Season 9 Featurette
- Animation Showcase: Principal & The Pauper, Lisa The Simpson Act 1
- Illustrated Commentary: All Singing, All Dancing - by Matt Groening, Yeardley Smith, Mike B. Anderson, Pete Michels
- Illustrated Commentary: Lost Our Lisa - by Matt Groening, Yeardley Smith, Mike B. Anderson, Pete Michels
- Deleted Scenes Intro by: Mike Scully
- Deleted Scenes Gallery with optional commentary by: Matt Groening, Mike Scully, Josh Weinstein, David Mirkin, Al Jean, Steve O'Donnell
- Promotional Spots: Butterfinger "Alien" May 1998, Butterfinger "Hit a Homer" May 1998, Butterfinger - "Philosophy" July 1998, CC's Chips Australia - "Parachutist" - June 1998, CC's Chips Australia - "Homerdini" - June 1998
- Sketch Gallery (10 Images)
- Special Language Feature: 4 extra languages in: Polish, Portuguese, German, Japanese
Episodes on the set include:
Disc 1:
- The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
- The Principal and the Pauper
- Lisa's Sax
- Treehouse of Horror VIII
- The Cartridge Family
- Bart Star
Disc 2:
- The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons
- Lisa The Skeptic
- Realty Bites
- Miracle on Evergreen Terrace
- All Singing, All Dancing
- Bart Carny
- The Joy of Sect
Disc 3:
- Das Bus
- The Last Temptation of Krust
- Dumbbell Indemnity
- Lisa The Simpson
- This Little Wiggy
- Simpson Tide
- The Trouble With Trillions
Disc 4:
- Girly Edition
- Trash of the Titans
- King of the Hill
- Lost Our Lisa
- Natural Born Kissers
We'll have shots of the artwork as soon as Fox makes it available.
 
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