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The Simpsons - S17E04 - Treehouse of Horror XVI
 

The Simpsons season 17 episode 4

Treehouse of Horror XVI

 
It is game six of the World Series and Kang and Kodos decide to speed up the play of the game and they fire the acceleray. They shatter the fabric of the universe and everything is destroyed. a). "B.I.: Bartificial Intelligence" Bart falls into a deep coma from which he will never emerge. Well Bart does wakes from his coma only to find that his family has replaced him with David, a newly developed artificial robot son. Bart struggles to fit back in with his family and Homer and Marge decide they must get rid of one of their sons. They abandoned Bart, but harvesting parts from some abandoned robots he gets his revenge. The robot nightmare only turns out to be a dream when it is revealed that Homer has actually been possessed by the devil. b). "Survival of the Fattest" Homer and others are invited by Mr. Burns to his estate for “A Most Dangerous Game.” It turns out that they are participants on “The World Series of Manslaughter” featuring guest analyst Terry Bradshaw where they are the quarry and Mr. Burns is their hunter. Surprisingly Homer is the last contestant left standing, but it takes Marge’s intervention to even the score. c). "I’ve Grown a Costume on Your Face" It’s the Springfield Semi-Annual Halloween Party but the costume contest goes awry when a real hideous witch turns everyone into real-life versions of their costumes. Lisa, as Einstein, searches for a solution to their problem; but it is up to Maggie, who was dressed as a witch, as the only one with the power to reverse the spell.
 
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The Simpsons / S17E04 : Treehouse of Horror XVI
Season 17, Episode 4 | Aired on November 6, 2005 | TV-PG | 25 min. | FOX
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The Simpsons season 17 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In a surreal twist, Bart falls into a coma, leading the Simpsons to consider a robot child, David, as his replacement. The family grapples with this ethical dilemma while Bart, realizing he's human, escapes and joins other discarded robots. Meanwhile, a Halloween party goes awry when a witch's spell transforms attendees into their costumes, causing chaos. Maggie, now a witch, has the power to reverse the spell. The episode concludes with a literacy message and a cameo by Dennis Rodman.

Full Episode S17E04 Recap

### Scene 1: Couch Musings - Characters are casually discussing mundane life while watching a baseball game. - Complaining about the boredom of Thursdays and steroid use in sports. ### Scene 2: Baseball Game and Supernatural Occurrence - A baseball player hits the ball. - An accelerator beam causes a supernatural green light at the stadium. - There's concern about the universe's stability. ### Scene 3: Comatose Bart and Robot Replacement - Bart falls into a deep coma. - A robot child, David, is introduced as a potential replacement for Bart. - The family considers using a robot to avoid grieving. ### Scene 4: Bart's Dream and Family Dynamics - Bart dreams of dangerous stunts. - Marge struggles with the idea of replacing Bart. - The robot child begins to integrate into the family. ### Scene 5: Ethical Dilemmas and Robot Sibling Rivalry - Ethical implications of a robot sibling are discussed. - Bart and David, the robot, have conflicting interactions. - The family grapples with the presence of the robot. ### Scene 6: Bart's Realization and Escape - Bart discovers he's not a robot but a human. - He experiences complex emotions and escapes to join rejected robots. ### Scene 7: Bart's Adventure with Rejected Robots - Bart encounters other discarded robots. - He learns about their experiences and limitations. ### Scene 8: Return to Family and Reality - Bart returns to his family, realizing the value of human connections. - The family reunites, acknowledging their mistakes and appreciating each other. ### Scene 9: Halloween Party and Costume Contest - The family attends a Halloween party. - A costume contest takes place with unique and humorous entries. - A witch casts a spell, causing people to become their costumes. ### Scene 10: Chaos and Resolution - The spell causes chaos as people transform into their costumes. - Maggie, as a witch, has the power to reverse the spell. - The family debates whether to return to normal or embrace their new forms. ### Scene 11: Conclusion and Moral Message - The episode concludes with a message about literacy and its importance. - Dennis Rodman makes a cameo appearance, tying into the theme of community service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What supernatural event occurs during the baseball game?

A beam accelerator bathes the stage in a supernatural green light.

Who falls into a deep coma in the episode?

Bart falls into a deep coma.

What is the name of the robot child introduced as a potential replacement for Bart?

The robot child's name is David.

How does the family initially react to the robot child?

The family considers using the robot to avoid grieving for Bart.

What kind of dream does Bart have?

Bart dreams of performing dangerous stunts.

What ethical dilemma is discussed regarding the robot sibling?

The ethical implications of having a robot sibling are discussed.

How does Bart discover he is not a robot?

Bart realizes his human emotions and identity, leading to his discovery.

What happens when Bart joins the rejected robots?

Bart learns about their experiences and limitations as discarded robots.

What causes chaos at the Halloween party?

A witch casts a spell causing people to become their costumes.

How is the spell from the witch resolved?

Maggie, as a witch, has the power to reverse the spell.

What is the message at the end of the episode?

The episode concludes with a message about the importance of literacy.

Who makes a cameo appearance in the episode?

Dennis Rodman makes a cameo appearance related to community service.

What is the dilemma Bart faces with the robot child?

Bart experiences sibling rivalry and conflict with the robot child, David.

What decision does the family face regarding their forms after the spell?

The family debates whether to return to their normal forms or embrace their new ones.

What is the significance of the baseball game scene?

The baseball game scene sets the tone for the episode, blending mundane life with supernatural elements.

 
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