, as well as the thirteenth Halloween
episode. The episode aired on November 3, 2002, three days after Halloween. It is the second Treehouse of Horror to have a zombie-related segment, and the last Treehouse of Horror to have three separate writers credited for writing three stories (starting with "Treehouse of Horror XIV
", only one writer is credited for writing the three stories).
This is also the first episode to use the digital ink and paint as a proof of concept, which led to the decision to have The Simpsons
In this year's installment, Homer buys a magic hammock that can create duplicates of anyone who lies in it in "Send in the Clones"; Lisa's call to end gun violence resurrects undead outlaws in "The Fright to Creep and Scare Harms"; and Dr.
Hammock Peddler: The price is ten dollars. But, I must warn you, this is no ordinary hammock. Its webbing is a mesh of comfort...and evil.Homer: You had me at "comfort"!
Homer: Mister Hammock, say hello to Madame Ass.
Ned: Say, Homer, I was, uh, I was wondering if I could borrow that chain saw you, uh, stole from me?Homer: Yeah, but you have to leave a credit card.
Homer: Hey, I think this could be a magic hammock!
Old style Homer clone: Let's all go out for frosty chocolate milkshakes!
Homer: It would take three clones to beat the original Homer! (the three clones begin thinking) Uh, I mean four! (the three clones are let down)