The Simpsons (TV Series) In Marge We Trust (1997) User Reviews

"There's your answer, fishbulb!"

[Mr-Fusion · 9/10 · 23 August 2017]

'In Marge We Trust' is a curious case of a minor storyline trumping the major one; and here, that's no small feat. Marge takes over for Reverend Lovejoy as Springfield's moral compass, and there's surprising depth here. It's an affectionate story about keeping the faith that not only spotlights a minor side character but also makes the lesson go down smooth.

And then there's Homer, transfixed by a Japanese detergent box that bears his likeness. His paranoia is funny enough, but once we actually see the Mr. Sparkle commercial, it's a whole new comedic level.

This one's a classic.

9/10

Hai...Hai...Hai...Bye!

[snoozejonc · 8/10 · 1 February 2023]

Marge becomes a counsellor at the church, whilst Homer tries to unlock the mystery of why his face appears on the box of a Japanese washing powder.

This is a good episode but the humour is hit and miss to me personally.

I particularly enjoyed Homer's plot, which I think is quite clever and has some standout comedy moments such as the shenanigans at the dump and his pretence at making a "local call". The big reveal is silly but well thought out by the writers.

Marge's time as a counsellor and the focus on Reverend Lovejoy and Ned Flanders is reasonably good, but for me runs out of steam as it gets progressively sillier. I acknowledge that comedy is in the eye of the beholder so other may find it a lot funnier than me.

It's a 7.5/10 for me but I round upwards.

Ned Takes a Beating

[Hitchcoc · 9/10 · 9 August 2022]

When Reverend Lovejoy loses his mojo, Marge takes over as the Answer Lady. She is on a roll helping people, having the good luck not to screw up. But then along comes Ned Flanders who is being assaulted by bullies. She tells him to discipline the bullies. Well, so much for that!

Deserves 10 if only for Mr. Sparkle

[Gracelovesmovies · 10/10 · 17 April 2014]

Most of the episode centers around the origins of Reverend Lovejoy's apathy and Marge's taking over of the church hotline. This will satisfy people's curiosity, for those like me who wondered why he acts the way he does. Children and fans looking for cheap laughs all the time may dislike these flashback episodes, but they make the characters a lot more 3 dimensional and gives the show heart and empathy.

Yet while I enjoy learning about the backgrounds of the characters with episodes involving flashbacks, it can be a bit heavy at times. It was in the subplot whereby Homer finds a box bearing his face that this episode really shined.

This bit has such gems as "Hello Chief let's talk, why not?" and "I'm disrespectful to dirt! Can't you see that I am serious??". The rest of the episode is more serious than comedic, but people should at least see the hilarious Mr. Sparkle advertisement, if nothing else. Those who have watched zany Japanese commercials will definitely find it an incredible parody. Plus the logo was pretty ingenious too!

"Say Your Prayers You Heathen Baboons!!"

[jerekra · 10/10 · 25 February 2009]

"In Marge We Trust" is a great episode from season 8 and also a very under rated one. It further develops the character of Reverand Lovejoy, a character who never has had an episode revolve around him up until this point. It shows how he began to lose some of his passion due to continuous calls from Ned Flanders. Marge takes his calls for him and develops a knack for giving good advice to people as "the listen lady". This is an episode where Marge's good advice is listened to by people. Also in this episode Homer finds a Japanese detergent company that has his picture on their products. SO there is character development as well as some puzzling event. However the highlight of the episode is when Ned is trapped in the baboon section of the zoo and Lovejoy comes to his rescue. That is easily one of the best scenes in Simpsons history and probably the best scene that does no involve an member of the simpson family in it. Just awesome. So this is easily both a deep and entertaining episode that is one of the best from season 8, which says a lot because season 8 was one of the better seasons. Highly recommended.

Yup, The template is now on Pinata Farms.

[DisneyMarsupilami600 · 10/10 · 11 February 2022]

I used it to imagine if they watched Disney's Marsupilami. LOL! The scene where Homer went "DOH!" when Lisa finds out and says "It's a video tape!" Homer says "Put it in, Put it in!" Lisa inserts the Betamax. I put on clip of the Marsursupilami short, "Romancing the Clone".

A genius of an episode - based on Eldon Foote maybe

[safenoe · 10/10 · 21 April 2022]

In Marge We Trust is part of the golden era of The Simpsons (the first 10 years) and the ending was pure genius as to how Homer's likeness was used in the detergent commercial from Japan.

In fact this episode reminded me of Canadian lawyer and philanthropist Eldon Foote, who left the law to make millions selling Swipe cleaning detergent in Japan. Life imitates art or the other way around in this classic and cross-cultural Simpsons episode.