Original airdate: October 22, 2023

The premise: A hip new couple moves next door to the Simpsons, the smooth-talking Thayer, who works at a sports car dealership, and his wife. They appear friendly enough, but it turns out it was just a smokescreen to get Homer and Marge to unintentionally agree to their incredibly noisy, seemingly endless home renovation. Meanwhile, Lisa helps Bart to stop Nelson’s bullying once and for all. Continue reading “753. McMansion & Wife” →

Original airdate: October 8, 2023

The premise: While horribly ill, Marge starts to have lucid dreams about Bart growing up, fearing his childhood slipping away and of her inevitable future as an empty nester. Continue reading “752. A Mid-Childhood Night’s Dream” →

Original airdate: October 1, 2023

The premise: Homer unintentionally signs up to be a school crossing guard, and after he saves Ralph’s life in a crosswalk, he relishes his newfound fame and admiration. It isn’t long before he and his fellow guards start to get authoritarian, thanks in large part to a grossly inflated budget. Continue reading “751. Homer’s Crossing” →