The Simpsons season 7 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "The Simpsons," Krusty hosts a messy slobstacle course. Sideshow Bob, now a janitor, escapes from prison during an air show preparation. He hijacks the air show's broadcast, condemning TV and threatening to detonate a nuclear bomb unless Springfield abolishes television. The city complies, but Bart and Lisa discover Bob hiding in a blimp. They thwart his kamikaze attack on Krusty, leading to his arrest. The episode ends with a return to normalcy in Springfield.
Full Episode S07E09 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What event is Krusty hosting at the beginning of the episode?
Krusty is hosting a slobstacle course for a canned food drive.
What happens to Sideshow Mel during the slobstacle course?
Sideshow Mel gets burned by pickle brine.
What job does Sideshow Bob have in this episode?
Sideshow Bob is a janitor at Westminster Abbey.
What major event is happening in the episode?
There is an air show being prepared and presented.
Who does Lisa Simpson want to meet at the air show?
Lisa wants to meet the first female stealth bomber pilot.
How does Sideshow Bob escape from prison?
Sideshow Bob escapes during the chaos of Vanessa Redgrave's departure.
What does Sideshow Bob threaten to do during the air show?
Sideshow Bob threatens to detonate a nuclear weapon unless TV is abolished in Springfield.
How does Springfield react to Sideshow Bob's threat?
The authorities decide to sacrifice television to save the city, and TV personalities say their goodbyes.
Where do Bart and Lisa find Sideshow Bob?
They find him in the Duff Blimp.
What is Sideshow Bob's final plan in the episode?
He plans a kamikaze attack on Krusty the Clown.
How is Sideshow Bob's plan thwarted?
Bart and Lisa intervene, preventing his attack on Krusty.
Who arrests Sideshow Bob at the end?
The military apprehends Sideshow Bob.
What is the reaction of the Simpsons family after the ordeal?
They return to a sense of normalcy, with a hint of repetition in the events of Springfield.
What does Sideshow Bob use to threaten Springfield?
A stolen nuclear weapon.
How does the episode portray Sideshow Bob's view of television?
Sideshow Bob is shown to deeply loathe television and its influence on society.
