The Simpsons season 20 episode 4 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a satirical twist on election day, a voter struggles with a malfunctioning machine that favors McCain over Obama. A Christmas shopping scene unveils bizarre gifts, leading to an alien robot battle in Springfield. Homer Simpson accidentally becomes adept at killing celebrities, sparking a moral dilemma about exploiting their images in advertising. Milhouse's belief in the Grand Pumpkin brings it to life, only to reveal its vengeful nature against human mistreatment of pumpkins, culminating in a showdown with Tom Turkey.

Full Episode S20E04 Recap

### ELECTION DAY 2008 - At the polling place, a voter attempts to cast their ballot for Obama, but the electronic voting machine erroneously registers multiple votes for McCain instead, causing frustration and disbelief. ### UNTITLED ROBOT PARODY - A Christmas shopping scene reveals a variety of peculiar and unsatisfactory gifts. - Bart gives Maggie a seemingly normal toy car, which transforms into a Pos-i-bot, part of a group of transforming robots. - The Pos-i-bots, including characters like Snooze and Melody, reveal they're missing another member, Sex-Toy. - An alien robot battle commences, with the robots transforming and preparing for combat in Springfield. - Lisa interprets the situation, suggesting that two alien robot races are settling their centuries-old conflict on Earth. - The robots, initially fighting, realize they don't remember why they're fighting and decide to enslave the planet together. ### HOW TO GET AHEAD IN DEAD-VERTISING - At a daycare center, Maggie is left in the care of Krusty the Clown. - Krusty gets upset about unauthorized use of his image and hires people to remove illegal merchandise. - Homer Simpson shows a talent for accidentally killing celebrities. - Ad men approach Homer with a proposition to use deceased celebrities in commercials without needing to pay them. - Homer is tasked with acquiring more deceased celebrities for commercials. - Celebrities in heaven are outraged by their images being exploited and decide to take action. - A battle ensues between Homer and the angered celebrities. ### IT'S THE GREAT PUPKIN, MILHOUSE - Milhouse believes in the Grand Pumpkin, a mythical figure he thinks visits pumpkin patches on Halloween. - Bart, Lisa, and others attend a Halloween party, while Milhouse waits for the Grand Pumpkin. - The Grand Pumpkin comes to life due to Milhouse's belief but becomes vengeful upon learning how pumpkins are treated by humans. - Milhouse then conjures Tom Turkey, another mythical figure, to save them from the Grand Pumpkin. - Tom Turkey and the Grand Pumpkin battle, revealing the darker side of holiday myths. - The story concludes with a reflection on the true spirit of Halloween and Thanksgiving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the voter initially intend to vote for in "ELECTION DAY 2008"?

The voter intends to vote for Obama, as well as for governor and against funding for parks and libraries.

What issue does the voter encounter at the polling place?

The electronic voting machine erroneously registers multiple votes for McCain instead of Obama.

What are some of the gifts seen in the "UNTITLED ROBOT PARODY" Christmas shopping scene?

The gifts include a Montreal Expos jersey, Somber String, Jacks without a ball, and a Slunky.

Who are some of the characters in the Pos-i-bots?

The Pos-i-bots characters include Snooze, Melody, and Sex-Toy.

What happens when the alien robots decide to stop fighting each other?

They team up with the intention of enslaving Earth.

Why do the ad men approach Homer Simpson in "HOW TO GET AHEAD IN DEAD-VERTISING"?

They approach Homer because of his accidental talent for killing celebrities, which they want to exploit for commercials.

What is the celebrities' reaction in heaven to their images being exploited?

The celebrities are outraged and decide to take action against the exploitation.

What is the Grand Pumpkin's reaction upon learning how pumpkins are treated?

The Grand Pumpkin becomes vengeful and attacks humans.

Who is Tom Turkey, and why does Milhouse conjure him?

Tom Turkey is a mythical figure who Milhouse conjures to save them from the Grand Pumpkin.

What is the outcome of the battle between Tom Turkey and the Grand Pumpkin?

Tom Turkey battles the Grand Pumpkin, showcasing the darker aspects of holiday myths.

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