An episode-by-episode retrospective of a truly cromulent show
Original airdate: September 28, 2025
The premise: Inspired by watching a 90s teen drama with her daughter, Marge lends Lisa her old clothes, making her a retro chic hit at school. She wins the favor of the fashion club, who hatch a scheme to ransack the attics of all the older women in Springfield for their trendy vintage clothes. Continue reading “791. Thrifty Ways to Thieve Your Mother”
Original airdate: May 18, 2025
The premise: Horrified to find Itchy & Scratchy is now being merchandized to toddlers, Bart and Lisa swear off watching the cartoon together, severing their only sibling bonding time. Thirty-five years later, the two have grown apart, until a successful Lisa returns to Springfield only to find Bart running a retirement home out of their old family house. Continue reading “790. Estranger Things”
Original airdate: May 11, 2025
The premise: In the midst of distress over a lack of a legacy, Homer absentmindedly creates an engaging new, low-effort sport “noodleball,” which he helps popularize with Abe amongst the senior crowd. The town-wide fad catches the attention of a businessman looking to popularize the sport, but he wants Homer to toss his father under the bus, as they’re looking to exclusively target the Gen X crowd. Continue reading “789. Full Heart, Empty Pool”
Original airdate: May 4, 2025
The premise: Homer’s efforts to reinvigorate TV food personality Thad Parkour’s love of eating lands the two at Fat Tony’s doorstep, where we learn of his special stew he learned from working under the Prussian mafia, and its very secret recipe. Continue reading “788. Stew Lies”
Original airdate: April 27, 2025
The premise: Abe and Moe form an unlikely friendship as the only two people in town who still care about baseball. With their powers combine, they manage to convince an up-and-coming superstar from Macedonia to play for the Springfield Isotopes, completely reinvigorating the sport. Continue reading “787. Abe League Of Their Moe”
