The Simpsons (TV Series) Skinner's Sense of Snow (2000) User Reviews

A good episode

[Rectangular_businessman · 8/10 · 24 December 2012]

This was a quite underrated episode, in my opinion.

While it is true that this is not in the same league than some of the most memorable classic chapters (Such as "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire") it was very funny to watch from beginning to end, and it was certainly much better than the recent episode (Like the one about Lady Gaga, which was awful)

I liked the part with the old, low-budget film called "The Christmas That Almost Wasn't, But Then Was", an hilarious parody of cheesy and poorly made holiday-themed movies that contain absurd plot that doesn't have actually anything to do with Christmas.

The only thing that I didn't like was the Deux Ex Machina resolution, which was totally unconvincing (I mean, the reaction from Superintendent Chalmers was completely out of character, despite the fact that he says his usual carfare's) But despite that, this was a funny and enjoyable episode, more than appropriate for Christmas.

One of the best Skinner Episodes

[celiawatsonanime · 8/10 · 17 January 2022]

Like the twist with how they are accidentally saved from the school.

I like how the school gets revenge on Skinner when they are trapped and losing their minds.

Skinner should've let the school have the day off every other place was having the day off when the horrible snow storm happened.

Skinner's Snow in Springfield

[safenoe · 8/10 · 20 December 2022]

A fun episode for the millenium for sure. I think the first 10 years of The Simpsons are the golden era (or years) but this 12th season episode is an exception to that and is an honorable addition to the golden years for sure.

Here Skinner attempts to take control of the Springfield students during a massive snowstorm that leaves the kids under the thumb of Skinner in military uniform. This brings back fond memories of Kamp Krusty in a way, which was one of the best episodes ever of The Simpsons.

I like many of the Simpsons Christmas episodes and this one counts as a reasonable one to watch.

"Skinner's Sense of Snow" is one of the best of this season. Definitely a memorable episode.

[Zabon · 10/10 · 3 July 2011]

This is one of the best episodes of the twelfth season. Most of this season was rather poor so having an actually good episode was rather surprising. Basically, there's a snowstorm of a strong caliber and the kids get trapped inside the school with Principal Skinner. They want to escape from the school, but Skinner doesn't allow them... explaining that it's too dangerous, with the excuse that the snow would cover and kill the kids in their attempt to escape. Skinner tries to guard the kids by creating a lucrative military schedule for them (and putting on his uniform)... In the process of his attempt to keep the kids in line, Bart takes over the situation by sealing Skinner in a bag with his head sticking out. This results in the kids running wild and Skinner being assaulted by their furious anger of being trapped in the school. Skinner becomes the central point of all the children's havoc and holds a cold stare the entire time. Eventually, Skinner sends a rodent through a ball with a message to save his life, and the ball successfully frees a trapped Homer and Flanders from their frozen vehicle outside... which in turn results in their coming across the avalanche that has sealed the school in... and saving Skinner from the hell that has been created around him. Very well-written and a surprisingly good episode in this season.

Finally - a decent S12 episode

[studioAT · 4/10 · 14 January 2020]

Finally! After a run of dud episodes S12 of the show regains a sense of what makes it work, with this fun festive episode that sees the kids stuck in the school.

With lots of memorable moments, and some nice gags, this is an episode that actually works.