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The Simpsons - S16E21 - The Father, the Son & the Holy Guest Star
 

The Simpsons season 16 episode 21

The Father, the Son & the Holy Guest Star

 
Bart is given the role of a cooper in the school's medieval festival, while Lisa is the queen. Bart is blamed and expelled when rats come out of large pie that is presented to the queen. Marge looks for a new school for Bart and decides to try out a Catholic school. In his first day at school Bart encounters a tough nun and Father Sean. Bart takes a liking to Father Sean and begins to embrace the Catholic faith, which concerns Homer and Marge. Homer goes to the school with the purpose of taking Bart out of school, only to himself being converted before the night is through. With her husband and son gone Marge finds herself alone at church. Reverend Lovejoy tells her that when they die she and Homer will be going to different heavens. Marge, Ned and Reverend Lovejoy go to Homer and Bart's first communion class to at the very least liberate Bart from becoming Catholic. To bring Bart back to his old religion they take him to a religious festival. Father Sean and Homer arrive hoping to take Bart back, but Bart in one his rare moments of insight brings both sides together, that is until 1,000 years later.
 
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The Simpsons / S16E21 : The Father, the Son & the Holy Guest Star
Season 16, Episode 21 | Aired on May 15, 2005 | TV-PG | 25 min. | FOX
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The Simpsons season 16 episode 21 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a school-wide Medieval Festival, Bart is disappointed with his assigned role as the village cooper. During the festival, a pie-throwing incident leads to Bart's wrongful expulsion. Enrolled in a Catholic school, Bart becomes intrigued by Catholicism, befriending Father Sean and embracing the faith. Homer, curious, visits the church and is also drawn in. Marge, worried about the family's religious unity, seeks help from their Protestant community. The episode culminates in a message of tolerance, as Bart highlights the minor differences yet significant similarities between Christian denominations.

Full Episode S16E21 Recap

### Introduction to the Medieval Festival - The school announces a Medieval Festival. - Martin is assigned the role of king, Nelson as a guard, Bart as the village cooper, and Lisa as the queen. ### The Festival Begins - Willie is designated as the village idiot, complete with urine-soaked rags. - The students, particularly Nelson and Willie, experience the harsh roles of medieval times. - Bart, frustrated with his role, anticipates revenge. ### Chaos at the Festival - Bart, as the cooper, faces criticism for his barrel-making. - He is taken to the 'tower' (the back seat of a car) as punishment. - Bart plots revenge against everyone involved in the festival. ### The Prank and Its Aftermath - A pie-throwing incident disrupts the festival. - Bart is blamed and expelled from Springfield Elementary. - His parents worry about finding him a new school. ### Bart's New School - Bart is enrolled in St. Jerome's Catholic School. - He encounters strict discipline but is intrigued by the Catholic teachings. - He befriends Father Sean, who shares his own transformation story. ### Bart's Growing Interest in Catholicism - Bart becomes increasingly involved in his new Catholic faith. - Marge and Homer are concerned about Bart's religious change. - A family conflict arises over Bart's new religious identity. ### Homer's Curiosity and Involvement - Homer visits the Catholic church and becomes fascinated by its practices. - Marge grows increasingly worried about the family's religious unity. - Homer and Bart's Catholic interests lead to a community uproar. ### The Religious Confrontation - Marge, with the help of their Protestant community, attempts to bring Bart back. - A heated debate ensues between Catholic and Protestant factions. - Bart is momentarily swayed by Protestant attempts to appeal to youth. ### Resolution and Understanding - Bart realizes that the differences between Christian denominations are minor. - The episode ends with a message of tolerance and understanding among different faiths. - Bart's role as a mediator highlights the importance of focusing on common beliefs rather than differences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is assigned the role of king in the Medieval Festival?

Martin.

What role does Bart play in the Medieval Festival?

The village cooper.

Why is Bart expelled from Springfield Elementary?

He is wrongly blamed for a pie-throwing incident at the Medieval Festival.

Where is Bart enrolled after being expelled?

St. Jerome's Catholic School.

Who does Bart befriend at his new school?

Father Sean.

What religious transformation does Bart undergo?

He becomes interested in Catholicism.

How does Homer react to Bart's new religious interest?

He becomes curious and visits the Catholic church.

What conflict arises in the Simpson family due to Bart's new faith?

Marge and Homer are concerned about the family's religious unity.

How does the Protestant community react to Bart and Homer's interest in Catholicism?

They hold an emergency meeting to discuss how to bring them back.

What does Bart realize about the differences between Christian denominations?

He understands that the differences are minor compared to their similarities.

What is the final message of the episode?

The importance of tolerance and understanding among different faiths.

What role does Lisa play in the Medieval Festival?

The queen.

What character is Willie assigned in the Medieval Festival?

The village idiot.

Who is responsible for the pie-throwing incident at the festival?

It is not explicitly stated, but Bart is wrongly blamed.

What does Bart say about the differences between Catholics and Protestants?

He emphasizes that their similarities are more significant than their differences.

 
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