# Simpsons characters for more than one show **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 28, 2002, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915 "2002-08-28T06:48:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![reprise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@reprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/reprise)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/1 "2002-08-28T06:48:11Z")
This question springs out of an exercise (non-assessible) my 10 year old’s class have been doing during reading class. They are compiling a list of every character who has appeared in at least 2 episodes of the Simpsons and is **not** a celebrity who was cast as themselves (so the various characters for whom Phil Hartman provided the voices count, but Linda Mc Cartney wouldn’t). At last count, they had well over 60 characters (does anyone know the name of Apu’s wife?), but I’m sure there must be many more. Does anyone have an idea of what the rough total would be? ---
**Author:** ![Raygun99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Raygun99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raygun99)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/2 "2002-08-28T07:47:54Z")
Manjula. The Simpsons poster they came out with last year had well over 200 characters, IIRC. ---
**Author:** ![reprise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@reprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/reprise)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/3 "2002-08-28T08:04:33Z")
Wow - 200. I knew there would be heaps, but I didn’t expect it to be that high. ---
**Author:** ![BraheSilver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecccb3/32.png) [@BraheSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BraheSilver)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/4 "2002-08-28T08:18:56Z")
[This](http://www.synergizedsolutions.com/simpsons/merchandise_posters.shtml) has a poster that claims 300+, but the thumbnail’s pretty small so I can’t really tell. ---
**Author:** ![Fern\_Forest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@Fern\_Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fern_Forest)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/5 "2002-08-28T10:55:51Z")
Yeah, I’d say it’s easily surpasses 300 since since they keep close watch on characters that appear in the background and which they recycle around. Like Jacque the guy that almost enticed Marge into an affair. Even though he’s only really noticable in that 1 episode you can see him in several other episodes in the background. You’ve got your work cut out for you. Unless you limit it to speaking in 2 or more episodes. But it’s your project. Don’t forget the Nahasapemapetelan octuplets. ---
**Author:** ![Guy\_Propski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/5e9695/32.png) [@Guy\_Propski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guy_Propski)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/6 "2002-08-28T13:18:52Z")
Check [http://www.snpp.com](http://www.snpp.com) for details on recurring characters. The problem with the poster is that it includes people who’ve only been on one episode. For example, I believe it contains some of Homer’s distant relatives from the season 9 episode, “Lisa the Simpson.” ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/7 "2002-08-28T16:13:19Z")
Ooh, this sounds fun. Let’s see how many I can think of off the top of my head. Homer Marge Bart Lisa Maggie Grampa Patty Selma Krusty Itchy Scratchy Sideshow Bob Sideshow Mel Corporal Punishment Roger Myers, Jr. Lionel Hutz Troy McClure Ranier Wolfcastle (McBain) Mr. Burns Smithers Lenny Carl Moe Barney Larry (usually silent barfly) Sam (usually silent barfly) Apu Sanjay, Apu’s brother Manjula The octuplets: Poonam Sashi Pria Uma Anoop Sandeep Nabedu and Gheet Chief Wiggum Eddie Lou Dr. Hibbert Dr. Nick Herbert Powell Ned Flanders Maude Rod Todd Milhouse Martin Prince Lewis Wendell Sherri Terri Ralph Wiggum Mrs. Krabbapel Ms. Hoover Principal Skinner Superintendent Chalmers Otto Well, I think that’s enough to start out with. 59 so far. ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/8 "2002-08-28T16:40:19Z")
This is fun. I’ve thought of more. Burns’ Lawyer (pasty-faced lawyer guy who always seems to be arguing against the Simpsons) Judge Snyder Judge Harm (a recent addition, voiced by Jane Kazmerek-yeah, I know that’s not how you spell it) The Capital City Goofball Duffman-oh, yeah! Squeaky-Voiced Teen Bumblebee Man Comic Book Guy Hans Moleman Poochie Ah, come on, you can’t forget old Gil! Lindsay Neagle (corporate businesswoman who’s all over the place. She’s represented two cellular companies and suggested Poochie.) Professor Frink, mm-hweyven Jacques Santa’s Little Helper Snowball II Snowball I Fat Tony Menthol Moose (mascot of Laramie Cigarettes) Costington’s Store Clerk (mm, yeeeeeeeees? He had a strooooke.) Bleeding Gums Murphy Dr. Marvin Monroe Kent Brockman Scott Christian (another newscaster) That’s 82 so far. ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/9 "2002-08-28T16:42:31Z")
No, that’s 83. Let’s make it an even 86: Disco Stu Cletus the Slack-jawed Yokel Lunchlady Doris ---
**Author:** ![UrbanChic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/9dc877/32.png) [@UrbanChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UrbanChic)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/10 "2002-08-28T17:01:59Z")
Artie Pie, in the sky! ---
**Author:** ![Raygun99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Raygun99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raygun99)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/11 "2002-08-28T17:09:33Z")
Artie Ziff Sideshow Rahim Principal Dondelinger The Tallest Man in Springfield ---
**Author:** ![photopat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@photopat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/photopat)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/12 "2002-08-28T17:22:10Z")
Agnes Skinner Nelson Willie the Janitor (Aach! How could you forget old Willie?) Snake (criminal, Sideshow Bob’s cell mate) Milhouse’s parents (can’t remember their first names) The old guy with the long beard who hangs out with Abe (can’t remember his name either, sheesh!) Including the last 3 we’re at 94. ---
**Author:** ![SillyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed8c4c/32.png) [@SillyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SillyGirl)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/13 "2002-08-28T17:40:12Z")
The baby with the uni-brow Mihouse’s mom’s Boyfriend (American Gladiator) Kang and Kudos Allison (Lisa’s nemisis from the diarama contest) Data (dark-haird nerd/ seems to be a friend of Martins) ---
**Author:** ![Judith\_Prietht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b19c9b/32.png) [@Judith\_Prietht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Judith_Prietht)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/14 "2002-08-28T17:50:55Z")
> [@](#): > > The old guy with the long beard who hangs out with Abe (can’t remember his name either, > sheesh!) Jasper? ---
**Author:** ![SillyGirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed8c4c/32.png) [@SillyGirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SillyGirl)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/15 "2002-08-28T17:53:24Z")
The baby with the uni-brow Mihouse’s mom’s Boyfriend (American Gladiator) Kang and Kudos Allison (Lisa’s nemisis from the diarama contest) Data (dark-haird nerd/ seems to be a friend of Martins) ---
**Author:** ![Judith\_Prietht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b19c9b/32.png) [@Judith\_Prietht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Judith_Prietht)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/16 "2002-08-28T17:53:37Z")
I forgot Uder (sp?), the husky German kid in the lederhosen. ---
**Author:** ![Fern\_Forest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/71c47a/32.png) [@Fern\_Forest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fern_Forest)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/17 "2002-08-28T18:01:01Z")
Don’t forget Princess … Princess Kashmir Kirk Van Houten and Luann Van Houten ---
**Author:** ![Great\_Dave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/46a35a/32.png) [@Great\_Dave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Dave)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/18 "2002-08-28T18:03:41Z")
the neighbor on the other side of the Simpsons (doh!) Jimbo Kearney and the third bully (Doh!) the Sea Captain Dancin’ Pete ---
**Author:** ![iamthewalrus\_3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/258eb7/32.png) [@iamthewalrus\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamthewalrus_3)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/19 "2002-08-28T18:48:22Z")
The Reverend and Mrs. Lovejoy (and their daughter, who was in only one episode, I believe) The Christain cartoon characters… Davey and Goliath? Marge’s Mother ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Torque](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Max\_Torque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Torque)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2002, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915/20 "2002-08-28T19:11:11Z")
Lisa’s friend Janey Mr. Largo, the music teacher Rachel Jordan, Ned Flanders’ new love interest, was in two episodes. Voice by Shawn Colvin. Dr. Hibbert’s wife has appeared more than once. Possibly his kids, too. Brandine, Cletus’s, um…something. wife? girlfriend? sister? all of the above? Ron Howard played himself, but he did appear more than once. Gabbo and Arthur Crandall, I believe, appeared more than once. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simpsons-characters-for-more-than-one-show/125915.md?page=2)