A truly touching piece of television in this episode of The Simpsons. The episode (without giving anything away) revolves around Marge and Homer's trials and tribulations in regards to raising a family. It really delves into the more stressful and financial aside that I assume is involved with raising children and the sacrifices parents have to go through for their children.
I can't believe how much they managed to fit on one episode, but it was magnificently written with a few minor inconsistencies which are easily overlooked when you look at the overall impact of the story.
On one hand it makes me happy that the show tried something so different by focusing heavily on the characters instead of a random plot, but on the other hand it reminds you of how the writers haven't replicated anything remotely like this ever since this episode aired, and how much of a shame that is - because this truly is in my opinion the best episode of the show's history.
If you're a soppy sop like me, then a certain part of this episode which only lasts about 5 seconds will really get the tears flowing. But NO SPOILERS here, just go and watch it for yourself.
I can't believe how much they managed to fit on one episode, but it was magnificently written with a few minor inconsistencies which are easily overlooked when you look at the overall impact of the story.
On one hand it makes me happy that the show tried something so different by focusing heavily on the characters instead of a random plot, but on the other hand it reminds you of how the writers haven't replicated anything remotely like this ever since this episode aired, and how much of a shame that is - because this truly is in my opinion the best episode of the show's history.
If you're a soppy sop like me, then a certain part of this episode which only lasts about 5 seconds will really get the tears flowing. But NO SPOILERS here, just go and watch it for yourself.