Original airdate: April 7, 2024

The premise: An unexpected large bill forces Marge to re-enter the workforce, ending up slaving away at a ghost kitchen. Fed up with the horrendous working conditions for low pay, she rallies together with her fellow workers for form a union. Continue reading “764. Night of the Living Wage” →

Original airdate: March 24, 2024

The premise: When Luann Van Houten directly tells Bart he’s a bad kid, Marge kicks into mama bear mode, doing whatever she can to get back at her, with the two fighting to get their sons the best seats at an upcoming concert. Events of the episode are mirrored throughout with a parallel story about the primordial Simpson family’s attempts to survive against an attack by a giant blue-haired wolf. Continue reading “763. Clan of the Cave Mom” →

Original airdate: February 25, 2024

The premise: Lisa develops extreme anxiety thanks to Homer’s out-of-control driving, but finds a surprising therapy in go-kart racing, which she takes a real liking to. While she burns up the track in the junior league, Homer finds himself incredibly worried for his daughter’s safety for once. Continue reading “762. Lisa Gets An F1” →

Original airdate: February 18, 2024

The premise: Homer has a job interview at Shelbyville Nuclear Power Plant, but he manages to navigate getting hired thanks to Professor Frink’s help, via an earpiece and special techno-glasses that allow him to see and speak through him. Continue reading “761. Frinkenstein’s Monster” →

Original airdate: December 24, 2023

The premise: Homer discovers a whole new way to bond with Bart: letting his son help him cheat at outsider sporting events. Meanwhile, Lisa applies to a prodigious summer camp and becomes more and more insufferable waiting for a response. Continue reading “760. Do the Wrong Thing” →