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In the penultimate episode of Season 28, The Simpsons delivers " Moho House " (S28E21), a mix of classic marital tension and high-stakes billionaire games.

The episode kicks off when an old schoolmate of Mr. Burns, an eccentric British billionaire named (guest-starred by Michael York), arrives in Springfield. In a plot reminiscent of Trading Places , Nigel wagers his entire fortune against Burns that he can destroy a "perfect" marriage—specifically, Homer and Marge’s. [S28E21] Moho House

Homer wins Marge back with a heartfelt, hand-drawn flipbook animation of their life together. Reception and Legacy In the penultimate episode of Season 28, The

Marge undergoes a rare hairstyle change for the grand opening, trading her signature blue beehive for a modern shoulder-length look to signal her temporary detachment from her old life. In a plot reminiscent of Trading Places ,

For years, Moe has pined for "Midge" (as he affectionately calls her), but when given a real chance to steal her away, he realizes he can't do that to Homer. He ultimately brings the couple back together, reminding Homer that if he doesn't treat Marge right, someone else will.

Critics generally enjoyed the episode for its character focus. of The A.V. Club gave it a B+ , noting that while the series often returns to "marriage crisis" plots, this one felt like it had genuine stakes. Tony Sokol of Den of Geek praised it as a "tour de force" for Moe, highlighting the humanizing delivery of his lines. Key Trivia: