So, another Simpsons family outing goes sideways. This time, the scene of the impending meltdown is an escape room, and the source of the friction? Marge’s sisters, Patty and Selma Bouvier, naturally. In “Homer and Her Sisters,” airing Sunday, December 15, the Simpsons find themselves trapped not just in a themed room with dubious puzzles, but also in a swirling vortex of family drama.
The premise alone offers a potent cocktail of potential Simpsons shenanigans. Picture this: Homer, likely more interested in the escape room’s snack bar than the actual escape, bumbling through clues while Patty and Selma chain-smoke their disapproval. Marge, caught in the middle, probably wishes she’d stayed home with a good book and a glass of wine.
Plus, there’s a wildcard. Enter Krusty the Clown’s aunt, known for her brutally honest assessments of character. She’s somehow been designated family mediator, tasked with smoothing the ever-rocky relationship between Homer and his sisters-in-law. Whether her blunt approach proves helpful or just adds fuel to the fire will undoubtedly be the crux of the episode’s comedic tension.
“Homer and Her Sisters” marks the ninth episode of “The Simpsons'” staggering 36th season. Let’s hope this outing provides more laughs than actual escape, though with Patty and Selma involved, anything is possible.
“The Simpsons” airs Sundays at 8 PM on FOX. “Homer and Her Sisters” airs Sunday, December 15 at 8:30 PM.
