The Simpsons Explains How Homer Has Managed To Stay Employed for 35 Years
The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons Season 36, Episode 4, "Shoddy Heat."
Despite being responsible for multiple mishaps, Homer Simpson has been employed at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant for well over three decades. The Simpsons Season 36, Episode 4, "Shoddy Heat," explains how the character has managed to hold on to his job for so long.
As it turns out, Homer's dad is to thank for his continued employment. The revelation is made during Episode 4, "Shoddy Heat," which details Abe's time working as a private detective in the 1980s. The story begins when Lisa encourages her Grandpa to reopen the cold case that involved the power plant's owner, Mr. Burns, and eventually caused his partner Billy O'Donnell (Topher Grace) to go missing under very shady circumstances.
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Despite being responsible for multiple mishaps, Homer Simpson has been employed at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant for well over three decades. The Simpsons Season 36, Episode 4, "Shoddy Heat," explains how the character has managed to hold on to his job for so long.
As it turns out, Homer's dad is to thank for his continued employment. The revelation is made during Episode 4, "Shoddy Heat," which details Abe's time working as a private detective in the 1980s. The story begins when Lisa encourages her Grandpa to reopen the cold case that involved the power plant's owner, Mr. Burns, and eventually caused his partner Billy O'Donnell (Topher Grace) to go missing under very shady circumstances.
Related The Simpsons Showrunner Explains Controversial Character's Return 27 Years Later
An unexpected cameo happened in the season premiere of The Simpsons.
Back in the 1980s,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Charlene Badasie
- CBR
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