of The Simpsons is a middle-of-the-road episode that relies heavily on nostalgia and guest stars, but struggles to find a consistent comedic rhythm. Plot Overview The episode follows two main threads:
Marge and Lisa are largely sidelined in favor of the Homer-Cooder dynamic. [S21E9] Carny Knowledge
: Predictably, the carnies take over the house, locking the Simpsons out. The family must then use their own "carny knowledge" to trick the grifters into giving back their home. Critical Analysis of The Simpsons is a middle-of-the-road episode that