The Simpsons season 8 episode 5 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The Simpsons watch "Itchy and Scratchy" before being drawn into a real-world issue: a devastating oil spill at Baby Seal Beach. Motivated by environmental concern, Marge and Lisa volunteer to help with the cleanup, while Homer and Bart enjoy unsupervised father-son time. Bart's adventure leads him to accidentally damage a gargoyle at a mysterious house, which turns out to be a burlesque house run by Belle. He starts working there, unbeknownst to Homer. Marge and Lisa return early, disillusioned by their minimal impact. When Marge learns of Bart's job, she campaigns to shut down the
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Frequently Asked Questions
What show were the Simpsons watching at the beginning?
The "Itchy and Scratchy Show."
Why did the Simpsons decide to go to Baby Seal Beach?
To help clean up an oil spill.
What was Bart's punishment for breaking the gargoyle?
Doing chores for the woman whose gargoyle he broke.
Who is Belle and what does she run?
Belle runs the Maison Derriere, a burlesque house.
What did Bart do at the Maison Derriere?
He performed various tasks like greeting visitors and cleaning.
How did Marge and Lisa feel about their environmental efforts?
They were disappointed by the minimal impact they had.
Who discovered Bart working at the burlesque house?
Principal Skinner.
What was Homer's reaction to Bart working at the burlesque house?
He defended it, saying he was trying to discipline Bart like Marge would.
How did Marge respond to the Maison Derriere?
She campaigned to have it shut down.
What happened when the angry mob approached the Maison Derriere?
Homer's speech convinced them to keep the house.
Did Marge succeed in her campaign against the burlesque house?
No, the townspeople decided to keep it.
What was the final outcome for the Maison Derriere?
It remained open, with the town's acceptance.
How does the episode end?
With the Simpson family and the townspeople accepting the Maison Derriere.
Was there a change in Marge's stance on the burlesque house?
Yes, she was left to reconsider her stance after failing to shut it down.
Did Bart continue working at the Maison Derriere?
The episode does not explicitly state Bart's continued employment there.
