When Marge carelessly chases down and captures a crook, she decides to become a police officer. The problem is that the police in Springfield are a bunch of idiots, corrupt and ineffective. Also, Homer doesn't take her seriously. It's quite a romp with some hilarious moments. When Homer parks in front of three handicapped spaces so he can buy beer for underage kids it's great.
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snoozejonc16 November 2022
After chasing a criminal Marge decides to become a police officer.
I think this is a very strong episode with lots of strong humour and character moments.
I loved the premise of Marge becoming a police officer and the reaction it draws from other characters, particularly Homer in various scenes.
Marge has a nice little arc throughout the story that is quite uplifting but also hilariously funny in so many moments. One of my favourite parts is the sketch when Marge walks into the PD and joins, plus the training sequence is full of great visuals.
There is one quite sick joke Homer plays on Ned Flanders that is a very darkly written. It just goes to show that it's all in the delivery, because for me it is one of the funniest parts of the story.
I think this is a very strong episode with lots of strong humour and character moments.
I loved the premise of Marge becoming a police officer and the reaction it draws from other characters, particularly Homer in various scenes.
Marge has a nice little arc throughout the story that is quite uplifting but also hilariously funny in so many moments. One of my favourite parts is the sketch when Marge walks into the PD and joins, plus the training sequence is full of great visuals.
There is one quite sick joke Homer plays on Ned Flanders that is a very darkly written. It just goes to show that it's all in the delivery, because for me it is one of the funniest parts of the story.
Classic Simpsons
kelc_mishthegreat_022 July 2007
You just gotta love this episode. It's brilliant. It has the markings of a true classic.
After Marge stops Snake and his shoddy street money schemes, she is excited by what life has to offer. So she decides to put her skills into becoming a cop, joining the Springfield Police Force.
She soon loses her initial passion for the job when she has to arrest Homer. Homer, when released from a temporary lock-up makes the habit of inviting a few friends over for gambling and drinking at his house.
Among his buddies is Herman, who is secretly smuggling counterfeit jeans (ingenious!) into Homer and Marge's garage/car hole.
Marge ends up catching Herman and wins respect as a cop from Homer, but after the jeans "mysteriously disappear" (Cheif Wiggum and the crew steal them for their own leisure) Marge decides to quit being a cop.
This episode is so Simpsonesque it's great. Lots of great and memorable jokes, a wacky but cleverly crafted storyline and a whole lotta heart is what makes this truly special. Another standout episode from the flawless season 6 of The Simpsons.
The Hill Street Blues music that plays is also fantastic. The performances (notably Dan Castallaneta's and Julie Kavner's) are spot on. The animation is just what it was supposed to be in a '96 episode of The Simpsons: a little glitchy, but that is what adds heart and character.
Love it love it love it! Go see it, be you Simpsons fan or not.
After Marge stops Snake and his shoddy street money schemes, she is excited by what life has to offer. So she decides to put her skills into becoming a cop, joining the Springfield Police Force.
She soon loses her initial passion for the job when she has to arrest Homer. Homer, when released from a temporary lock-up makes the habit of inviting a few friends over for gambling and drinking at his house.
Among his buddies is Herman, who is secretly smuggling counterfeit jeans (ingenious!) into Homer and Marge's garage/car hole.
Marge ends up catching Herman and wins respect as a cop from Homer, but after the jeans "mysteriously disappear" (Cheif Wiggum and the crew steal them for their own leisure) Marge decides to quit being a cop.
This episode is so Simpsonesque it's great. Lots of great and memorable jokes, a wacky but cleverly crafted storyline and a whole lotta heart is what makes this truly special. Another standout episode from the flawless season 6 of The Simpsons.
The Hill Street Blues music that plays is also fantastic. The performances (notably Dan Castallaneta's and Julie Kavner's) are spot on. The animation is just what it was supposed to be in a '96 episode of The Simpsons: a little glitchy, but that is what adds heart and character.
Love it love it love it! Go see it, be you Simpsons fan or not.
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