Video: 'Tis the season for a crackin' Christmas couch gag from The Simpsons

Whether they're inviting world-class talent on board to direct, or parodying everything from Breaking Bad to Lord Of The Rings, the creators of The Simpsons introductory couch gags have really pulled out all the stops in recent months.

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