The Burns Cage

General

Season 27 Episode

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"The Burns Cage"

Episode Information

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"The Burns Cage" is the 17th episode of season 27 and it aired on April 3, 2016.^[1]

Synopsis

"When Smithers is devastated by Burns' lack of affection towards him, Homer makes it his mission to find him a boyfriend. Meanwhile, after Bart orchestrates the removal of the lead in the school's stage production of Casablanca, Milhouse serves as a terrible understudy, which frustrates his co-star, Lisa.^[1]"

Production

In an interview, Al Jean said that in the episode, Smithers quits his job and falls in love with Julio.^[2]

Gallery

Promo Videos

References

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↑ Entertainment Weekly - "Simpsons exec producer Al Jean on Homer and Marge's separation, Smithers' new love, and Spider-Pig's return"

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[AlJeanEWInterview-2] Entertainment Weekly - "Simpsons exec producer Al Jean on Homer and Marge's separation, Smithers' new love, and Spider-Pig's return"

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