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The Simpsons - S08E23 - Homer's Enemy
 

The Simpsons season 8 episode 23

Homer's Enemy

 
A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.
 
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The Simpsons / S08E23 : Homer's Enemy
Season 8, Episode 23 | Aired on May 4, 1997 | TV-PG | 25 min. | FOX
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The Simpsons season 8 episode 23 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Frank Grimes, a hardworking, self-made man, joins the Springfield Nuclear Plant and becomes increasingly frustrated with Homer Simpson's incompetence and laziness. Despite Grimes' efforts to expose Homer, their colleagues remain indifferent. Homer's accidental victory in a children's model power plant contest pushes Grimes over the edge. Imitating Homer in a mocking spree, Grimes tragically electrocutes himself, leading to his funeral where Homer's obliviousness provokes laughter among the mourners.

Full Episode S08E23 Recap

### The Tragic Tale of Frank Grimes - **Introduction of Frank Grimes**: The episode begins with a TV segment about Frank Grimes, a self-made man who has overcome numerous adversities, including being abandoned as a child and surviving a silo explosion. He has earned a degree in nuclear physics through correspondence courses. ### Frank Grimes Joins the Nuclear Plant - **Hiring of Frank Grimes**: Mr. Burns, impressed by Grimes' story, decides to hire him. Grimes is initially excited to work at the plant but becomes disillusioned upon meeting Homer Simpson and observing his incompetence and laziness. ### Homer and Grimes' Interaction - **Homer's Ineptitude**: Homer's behavior, such as sleeping on the job and displaying a lack of basic knowledge, frustrates Grimes. He is further annoyed by Homer's personal achievements despite his apparent lack of effort or intelligence. ### Grimes' Growing Frustration - **Grimes Challenges Homer**: Grimes becomes increasingly agitated by Homer's success and lack of professionalism. He attempts to expose Homer's incompetence to their colleagues but finds that they are indifferent to Homer's behavior. ### The Contest - **Model Power Plant Contest**: Homer enters a contest to design a model power plant. Grimes is outraged when Homer, who submits a childish model, wins the contest against children. ### Grimes' Breakdown - **Grimes' Meltdown**: Grimes snaps, mimicking Homer's behavior in a sarcastic manner. He ultimately touches high-voltage wires as part of his imitation of Homer, leading to his accidental death. ### Grimes' Funeral - **Frank Grimes' Funeral**: The episode concludes with Grimes' funeral, where Homer, unaware of the seriousness of the situation, asks Marge to change the channel, eliciting laughter from the mourners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Frank Grimes?

Frank Grimes is a self-made man with a degree in nuclear physics who overcame numerous adversities, including being abandoned as a child.

Why did Mr. Burns hire Frank Grimes?

Mr. Burns was impressed by Grimes' life story of overcoming adversity and his achievement of earning a degree in nuclear physics.

How does Frank Grimes react to Homer Simpson?

Frank Grimes becomes increasingly frustrated and angered by Homer Simpson's incompetence and laziness at the nuclear plant.

What contest does Homer enter?

Homer enters a contest to design a model power plant.

How do Homer's colleagues react to his behavior?

Homer's colleagues are indifferent to his incompetence and lack of professionalism.

What happens to Frank Grimes at the end of the episode?

Frank Grimes accidentally electrocutes himself to death while sarcastically imitating Homer Simpson.

What is the reaction at Frank Grimes' funeral?

The attendees laugh when Homer, oblivious to the seriousness, asks Marge to change the channel.

Does Frank Grimes have any family mentioned in the episode?

The episode does not mention any family of Frank Grimes.

What is Homer's job at the nuclear plant?

Homer Simpson is a safety inspector at the nuclear plant.

How does Homer win the model power plant contest?

Homer wins the contest with a simplistic and childish model, much to Grimes' frustration.

Why does Frank Grimes mimic Homer?

Frank Grimes mimics Homer in a sarcastic attempt to highlight Homer's incompetence and luck.

What is the reaction of Mr. Burns to Frank Grimes?

Mr. Burns initially shows interest in Grimes but later becomes indifferent to him.

Does Frank Grimes recognize Homer's achievements?

Frank Grimes is incredulous and resentful of Homer's achievements, seeing them as undeserved.

How does the episode portray Homer's colleagues?

The episode portrays Homer's colleagues as generally accepting of Homer's behavior and indifferent to his incompetence.

What is the main theme of the episode with Frank Grimes?

The main theme is the contrast between Grimes' hardworking, self-made character and Homer's lazy, yet somehow successful life.

 
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