The Simpsons season 10 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a bizarre twist, Homer gets a hair transplant using hair from the executed criminal Snake, leading to a series of supernatural events where Homer is compelled to attack those Snake had grudges against. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa find themselves trapped in a violent episode of "The Itchy & Scratchy Show," but manage to escape. The episode takes another turn when it's revealed that Maggie is the alien Kang's daughter, leading to a chaotic Jerry Springer show about her custody. The Simpsons ultimately decide to keep Maggie.

Full Episode S10E04 Recap

### Sinister Start - Sinister laughter and a series of chaotic sounds (bell ringing, tires screeching, groans) set a mysterious and ominous tone. ### Kwik-E-Mart Encounter - Inside the Kwik-E-Mart, a character is reprimanded for smoking. - A threatening figure, referred to as "the smoking scuzbag," is confronted and accused of serious crimes, including torching an orphanage and blowing up a bus full of nuns. - The character is sentenced to death due to these being his third offense. ### World's Deadliest Executions - A TV show, "World's Deadliest Executions," features the character, Snake, being executed. - Post-execution, Snake's body is taken for organ harvesting. ### Homer's Hair Transplant - Homer Simpson receives a hair transplant, presumably using Snake's hair. ### The Curse of Snake's Hair - Strange occurrences follow, hinting at a supernatural influence from the hair transplant. - Characters that Snake swore revenge on start getting murdered. ### Homer's Struggle and Resolution - Homer, influenced by Snake's hair, attempts to attack his son Bart but ultimately resists the influence. - The hair is forcefully removed, ending the supernatural control. ### The Itchy & Scratchy Show - Bart and Lisa Simpson get sucked into a TV showing "The Itchy & Scratchy Show," experiencing a series of cartoonish, violent encounters. - They manage to escape back to reality using a remote control. ### Maggie's Alien Heritage - It's revealed that Maggie Simpson is the offspring of Marge Simpson and the alien Kang. - A dispute over Maggie's custody leads to a Jerry Springer show appearance. - The show ends in chaos, and the Simpsons decide to keep Maggie. ### Conclusion - The episode ends with a return to normalcy, despite the bizarre and supernatural events that transpired.

Frequently Asked Questions

What crimes was the "smoking scuzbag" accused of?

He was accused of torching an orphanage and blowing up a bus full of nuns.

What show featured Snake's execution?

Snake's execution was featured on "World's Deadliest Executions."

What happened to Snake after his execution?

His body was taken to be carved up for organs.

Why did Homer get a hair transplant?

Homer received a hair transplant, presumably using Snake's hair, for reasons not explicitly stated.

What strange occurrences followed Homer's hair transplant?

Characters that Snake had sworn revenge on started getting murdered.

How was the influence of Snake's hair on Homer resolved?

The hair was forcefully removed from Homer's head.

What happened to Bart and Lisa in "The Itchy & Scratchy Show"?

They got sucked into the TV show and experienced violent encounters, but eventually escaped.

Who is revealed to be Maggie Simpson's father?

Kang, an alien, is revealed to be Maggie's father.

How did the Simpsons resolve the custody dispute over Maggie?

They decided to keep Maggie after a chaotic Jerry Springer show appearance.

What happens at the end of the Jerry Springer show segment?

The show ends in chaos, with violence breaking out and Jerry Springer getting attacked.

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