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Homer is guilty of tax offences and is coerced into spying on Mr Burns and others.

This is a strong episode with an amusing story and good Homer Simpson moments.

It starts strongly, with some great punchlines relating to last minute tax returns. Homer as a rat is okay, but the concept of him being used in such an underhand way might go against the grain to those who love the character, however his uselessness and history of breaking the law is used to great affect by the writers.

The concept of the trillion dollar bill is very funny and I think the plot involving Cuba moves the humour in an outrageous direction that is unexpected. The gag in the photo booth is great.

Homer is used very well throughout the story by the writers.

When the IRS threatens Homer with five years in prison for tax evasion, he becomes their informant, turning on his friends. What happens plays out at Moe's and he gets in even deeper. We find out that Harry Truman had a one trillion dollar bill printed and it is in the hands of Mr. Burns. The Feds want it back. Very funny episode.

Homer has to work undercover for the FBI and spy on Mr Burns having bungled his tax return in this lovely 9th series episode of the show.

Full of brilliant Homer moments (him not wanting to walk, him cracking under pressure from the IRS) but it's also nice to see him interacting with Mr Burns.

The Simpsons was at the top of its game at this stage of its run, and this episode is a prime example of why.

The episode kicks off with a comical moment as all of Springfield is faced with tax season, setting an amusing tone. However, as it delves deeper into the plot, it becomes somewhat weak. I believe it to be the weakest episode of season 9 and one of the more lackluster entries in the golden era. While it's true that they depict Cuba and its famous figures in an interesting and believable manner, with moments of natural humor when Fidel Castro speaks, the episode as a whole leans into patriotic views, which is when the fluid humor seems to wane. Homer working for the FBI doesn't provide many opportunities for genuinely funny or hilarious moments. There's also political humor here that might not be universally appreciated.

In conclusion, it's a somewhat lackluster episode for the golden era, likely due to its non-universal humor focus and a plot that doesn't offer many chances for hilarity.