Original airdate: March 12, 2023

The premise: Kirk fights to have an embarrassing historical blunder by his great-grandfather, former Mayor of Springfield, not to be taught in school. In his crusade, he gains a cadre of followers who rally behind his “feelings over facts” mindset. Meanwhile, Homer takes advantage of this new town furor by selling branded merchandise to appeal to those who support or oppose Kirk’s new movement. Continue reading “744. Hostile Kirk Place” →

Original airdate: March 5, 2023

The premise: Exhausted by another of Bart’s pranks at school, Homer and Marge envision a world where they never had Bart, as a happy, successful family of four. All that changes when they run until a mischievous little orphan (Bart), who turns their world upside down. Continue reading “743. Bartless” →

Original airdate: February 26, 2023

The premise: Carl finds himself attracted to a beautiful woman, but in courting her, he realizes he needs to discover his own lineage, and the true identity of his birth parents. Continue reading “742. Carl Carlson Rides Again” →

Original airdate: February 19, 2023

The premise: Woefully unemployed, Ned Flanders accepts help from a generous benefactor, Fat Tony, to help re-open the Leftorium, but he is completely unaware of Tony’s actual line of work. Continue reading “741. The Many Saints of Springfield” →

Original airdate: January 1, 2023

The premise: Through a series of YouTube videos, we learn about the Simpson family’s rise to Internet stardom as a relatable, lovable family posting cute videos, the wealth, fame, and behind-the-scenes squabbles that come with it, to their current disappearance from public life. Continue reading “740. My Life as a Vlog” →