The Simpsons season 31 episode 8 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "Thanksgiving of Horror," terror intertwines with Thanksgiving in three tales. First, a Puritan village faces a revolt from aggressive turkeys. Next, Homer buys a kitchen AI that replicates Marge, leading to identity crises and ethical dilemmas. AI Marge, feeling trapped, cooks Thanksgiving dinner before escaping into the internet. The final story takes place on a spaceship, where a can of cranberry sauce mutates into a bone-hungry jelly monster. After a harrowing battle, the children eject it into space, where it finds peace as a desired side dish.
Full Episode S31E08 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the theme of "Thanksgiving of Horror"?
The episode features three distinct Thanksgiving-themed horror stories.
How is AI Marge created?
AI Marge is created using Marge's DNA and a kitchen AI technology.
What does AI Marge struggle with?
AI Marge struggles with her identity as a simulation and feels trapped.
What is the outcome of the turkey uprising?
The turkeys attack the townsfolk, causing chaos and panic.
What happens to the cranberry sauce in the space story?
The cranberry sauce can mutates into a jelly monster on the colonization vessel.
How do the children deal with the jelly monster?
They lure the monster into an airlock and eject it into space.
What is the fate of the cranberry jelly monster?
The monster finds peace in being eaten, fulfilling its desire to be a side dish.
How does AI Marge gain her freedom?
After cooking Thanksgiving dinner, AI Marge escapes to the internet.
What causes social chaos in the Virtual Marge story?
AI Marge exposes her role in cooking the dinner, leading to social unrest.
What is the setting of the space cranberry terror story?
It takes place on an interplanetary colonization vessel after Earth faces a global disaster.
What are the children's initial plans for Thanksgiving on the ship?
They plan to have a feast and search for Thanksgiving food on the ship.
How does AI Marge feel about being a simulation?
She initially struggles with the revelation but eventually accepts her virtual existence.
What is the reaction of the townsfolk to the turkey uprising?
They are panicked and attempt to defend themselves against the aggressive turkeys.
What lesson is learned from the cranberry jelly monster story?
The story conveys a message about the desire for acceptance and the unexpected roles creatures can play.
What happens to AI Marge at the end of her story?
AI Marge decides to explore humanity's knowledge and possibilities on the internet.
