Homer's Triple Bypass

This is the eleventh episode in the fourth season of the Simpsons. My oh my, did the subject matter even take a turn towards the dark side. It is strange seeing the light-hearted Simpsons deal with a subject matter involving death, but the show takes a few emotional turns in doing so. Plus, the episode still manages to crack a few jokes every once in awhile.

In this episode, "Homer's Triple Bypass," Homer's unhealthy eating has finally caught up to him when he suffers a major heart attack at work. Unable to get the money needed for proper surgery, the Simpsons decide to use the incompetent Dr. Nick Riveira (with the help of Lisa), to get Homer's heart back in good shape.

Overall, this is a very weighty and serious episode, but I thought it was very emotional. It has dark, but true themes. I loved how we got to see Dr. Nick Riviera shine in this role as Homer's hero. A very good episode in a very good season. I rate this episode 10/10.

What more can I say? All the trappings of a great Simpsons episode: funny, sentimental, unpredictable, great side character moments and Nick Riveria is ridiculous! So many jokes but still emotional, especially from Lisa. Nick is just a little too dense, but it's a great one.

This is definitely one of the best episodes of The Simpson's. It has all the ingredients that's made this so great... comic humour from a serious situation and real family values. Really enjoy watching this one.

Homer, who has the worst diet on earth, suffers a massive heart attack, requiring a Triple Bypass. There are lots of jokes that show off the big guy's stupidity, but there is a dark cloud over everything because of the urgency. We get to meet Dr. Nick who offers affordable surgery to Homer. I'm not sure any lessons are learned but it was well done.

Homer needs a CABG and can only afford Dr Nick Rivière.

This is a clever episode that successfully makes humour out of serious subject matter.

It is another strong Homer-focussed story that portrays his lifestyle as so outlandishly dangerous to his health that it's impossible not to laugh at what happens.

Dr Nick having the responsibility to save the day is a stroke of brilliance. Other characters like Bart, Mr Burns, Moe and Barney are also good.

For me it's an 8.5/10 but I round upwards.