0088 - Loving Father (Patreon)

In an episode that centres largely around Homer comparing his family to other families, this is the most...comparing...est. A father, mother, son and daughter, highlighted only as examples of a perfect family in contrast to the Simpsons.

Of course, later in the episode, they are seen in Dr Marvin Monroe's waiting room, taking the same therapy that the Simpsons undergo, so perhaps their entire idyllic life is a facade.

It's subtle, but it matches up with the episode's thesis that no family is truly perfect, you figure it out as you go. (Also what is up with that painting?)

Anyway buckle up we've got four of these jerks. Mr Burns predicts big things for this guy. Mr Burns was wrong.

This post is part of my "Every Simpsons Character Ever" series. For a list of my rules in this project, click here.