The Simpsons season 5 episode 11 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
When the Simpsons' house is robbed, the town of Springfield is terrorized by a series of burglaries committed by the elusive "Springfield Cat Burglar." Homer leads a bumbling neighborhood watch, but it's Grampa Simpson who discovers the burglar is Malloy, a resident of his retirement home. Malloy is caught but tricks the town into searching for a non-existent treasure, using the distraction to escape jail.
Full Episode S05E11 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Springfield Cat Burglar?
The Springfield Cat Burglar is a character named Malloy.
What items were stolen from the Simpsons' house?
Items stolen include Lisa's saxophone, a portable TV, and Marge's necklace.
How do the Simpsons realize they've been robbed?
The Simpsons find a calling card from the Springfield Cat Burglar.
What is the reaction of the Springfield police to the burglaries?
The Springfield police are overwhelmed and fail to track down the burglar.
What security measures does Homer implement at home?
Homer installs an extreme and ultimately ineffective high-tech security system.
Who initially leads the neighborhood watch meeting?
Ned Flanders initially leads the neighborhood watch meeting.
What role does Homer play in the neighborhood watch?
Homer takes over the leadership of the neighborhood watch, acting in an overzealous and misguided manner.
How does Grampa Simpson know the identity of the burglar?
Grampa Simpson deduces the burglar's identity based on observations and clues, revealing it's a man named Malloy.
What happens when the vigilante group confronts Malloy?
Malloy admits to his crimes, returns the stolen items, and charms the townspeople.
How does Malloy escape from the police?
Malloy distracts the town with a fake story about a hidden treasure, using the time to escape.
What is the town's reaction to Malloy's treasure hint?
The town becomes frenzied and digs for the treasure at a specified location.
What do the townspeople find at the treasure location?
They find a note from Malloy stating there is no hidden treasure and that he used the time to escape.
Does the episode feature any notable guest characters?
The episode primarily focuses on the regular characters, with Malloy being the key guest character.
How does the episode end?
The episode ends with the townspeople realizing they've been tricked by Malloy and trying to find a way out of the hole they've dug.
