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"'''Don't Fear the Roofer'''" is the sixteenth episode of the sixteenth season of ''[[The Simpsons]]''. Although it was advertised as the 350th episode, it is not the actual 350th episode (see ''[[The Heartbroke Kid]]'' and ''[[Future-Drama]]''.)
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"'''Don't Fear the Roofer'''" is the sixteenth episode of [[season 16]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the three-hundred and fifty-first episode overall. It originally aired on May 1, [[2005]]. The episode was written by [[Kevin Curran]] and directed by [[Mark Kirkland]]. It guest stars [[Stephen Hawking]] as {{Ch|Stephen Hawking|himself}} and [[Ray Romano]] as [[Ray Magini]].
  
==Synopsis==
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== Synopsis ==
There's a very bad [[thunderstorm]] in [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]]. Many roofs have sprung leaks as a result, including [[Moe's Tavern|Moe's]]. [[Moe Szyslak|Moe]] uses beer mugs and [[Barney Gumble|Barney]]'s open mouth to catch the drops. At the [[Simpson family|Simpson's]] place, their roof is not better. The dripping water collects in [[Marge Simpson|Marge]]'s hair and eventually splashes on her face. She wakes up [[Homer Simpson|Homer]] and asks him to do something about it. Homer has an idea to solve the problem by using an old [[Hot Wheels]] track set, where the water flows over the tracks, and out the mail slot in the front door. However, [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]]'s [[hamster]] falls on the tracks and is washed away outside. [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] is unhappy that the leaks have made all the snacks soggy and [[Maggie Simpson|Maggie]] is angry that her favorite [[teddy-bear]] is wet. Marge rebukes Homer for not putting a roof over his family's heads. Homer, angrily, leaves for Moe's.
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{{Desc|[[Homer]] befriends beer-loving barfly and roofer [[Ray Magini]], guest-voiced by [[Ray Romano]]. After discovering a shared passion for sandwiches and the Three Stooges, Homer and Ray become inseparable friends. However, [[Marge]] believes Ray is a figment of Homer's imagination and enlists the help of [[Dr. Hibbert]] to literally "shock" Ray Magini out of Homer's system.}}
  
There, he finds a surprise party being set up for [[Lenny Leonard|Lenny]]. However, he ruins the surprise and the sits on the cake (shaped like Lenny's favorite bar-stool) and gets kicked out. Homer feels lonely until he sees a bar named Knockers (a spoof of [[Hooters]]), located on Route 98. The one-eyed bartender is too busy to talk to him, but he meets another guy, Ray Magini, who offers to share his [[nachos]] and beer with him. Ray happens to be a roofer, so Homer asks him to fix his roof. Ray agrees readily.
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=== Main plot ===
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[[Springfield]] becomes the target of a powerful thunderstorm of which [[742 Evergreen Terrace]] appears to be the main target and causes a leak in the house's roof. [[Homer]] plans to use a "Hot Wheels" track to stop the leak but [[Lisa]]'s hamster goes down the chute and goes out the door via the mail slot and then Lisa has to open it to get her hamster and then he gets sick as he was the subject of Lisa's show and tell project. The leak also affects [[Bart]] and [[Maggie]] and causes [[Snowball]] to fall in quicksand which was his litter box wettend by rain. Homer then goes to [[Moe's Tavern]] but there he ruins a surprise party for [[Lenny]] (Even though his 'ruining' it involved repeating what Moe said seconds before right before Lenny walks in, and sitting on a cake that looks exactly like a bar stool that's sitting on the floor not the counter) and is kicked out. Homer then goes to a bar named [[Knockers]] a parody of "Hooters" and there he meets a roofer named [[Ray Magini]]. Ray agrees to fix Homer's roof and while the kids go to visit [[Grampa]] with [[Marge]]. Ray comes over to fix the roof, However, rather than fixing the roof the two goof offs and have a nail fight. The nails then hit [[Ned Flanders]] riding his lawn mower. Homer then asks Ned if he met Ray but Ned does not seem to know Ray. Ray then has to leave when he finds out his kid attempted "something" and Homer is on the roof all alone and then falls through the hole.
  
The next day, Marge finds Homer sleeping on the sofa and tells him to get to work on the roof. Homer assures her that his new friend, Ray, will be taking care of it. Just as Marge and the kids leave on some errands, Ray shows up. The two of them get up on the roof and use nail-guns to nail the boards onto the roof, but they start shooting nails at each other. As they do, several nails get embedded in [[Ned Flanders]]' [[lawn mower]], for which Homer apologises and then shoots some more at Ned. Ray leaves later and, as Homer runs on the roof, watching Ray leave, he crashes through the small part of the roof that they fixed and falls asleep on a pile of clothes.
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Marge then returns home to find Homer doing nothing and Homer and Marge then have a discussion about Ray and Marge simply says Ray is non-exsistent. Homer is then sitting on the roof waiting for Ray to return while Marge tries to get Homer to believe Ray is a figment of his imagination. Ray Magini is also an anagram of "imaginary", leading Homer to belive that Ray was indeed not real. The next day Marge sends Homer and Bart to [[Builders' Barn]] and there Homer sees Ray however Bart only sees Homer talking to himself. The next day Marge takes Homer to the [[Calmwood Mental Hospital]] and [[Doctor Hibbert]] tells Homer that Ray is a figment of his imagination he created because he was lonely and needed a friend. Homer then spends six weeks at the hospital receiving electric shock treatment. After the six weeks Marge returns with a little surprise—Ray.  
  
When Marge returns, she is surprised to see the hole even bigger. She says that Ray is not a very good roofer, and she hasn't even met him yet. Later, Bart and Homer go to the [[Home Depot|Builder's Barn]], and Homer meets Ray there. Ray apologises to Homer for not having finished the job. He promises that he will stop by soon to work on the roof.  
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It turns out Ray was real, and almost everyone had explanations : the bartender at Knockers had an eyepatch and could only see Homer's side of the table and Ray was hiding behind the roof when he saw Flanders, but nobody can explain why Bart never saw Ray at Builders' Barn. Luckily, Stephen Hawking arrives and explains that a tear in the time-space continuum mixing in with flying pieces of metal created a miniature black hole, preventing Bart from seeing Ray. Ray then explains why he kept dissapearing, he's a contractor. However, as punishment for making Homer spend six weeks in the mental hospital, Homer forces Dr. Hibbert to fix his roof while Homer and Ray sit on it drinking beer.
  
At home, Homer sits on the roof, looking at each car passing by, hoping Ray's in it. Finally, late at night, Marge tells him that Ray is a figment of his imagination. She then takes him (with the Ned's help) to the Calmwood Mental Hospital (as seen in "[[Hurricane Neddy]]"). [[Dr. Hibbert]] tells Homer that Ray doesn't exist. The family says that the bartender at "Knockers" saw Homer alone. Bart says he saw his dad talking to himself. Ned says he never saw anyone besides Homer on the roof. Lisa tells Homer that "Ray Magini" is actually an [[anagram]] of "Imaginary".  
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In the meantime Marge and Lisa, visit the [[Retirement Castle]] and they see how miserable the old people are and then they see how happy they are with [[Santa's Little Helper]]'s company and let him stay there for a while but a day later he has become just as old and miserable as the seniors.
  
Homer suddenly sees Ray, on top of another roof, outside. He starts babbling incoherently, making himself look even more nuts. Hibbert administers [[electroshock therapy]]. Finally six weeks later, Homer is now sure that Ray does not exist. As he is being discharged, he sees Ray and, believing that he doesn't exist, smashes a chair on his head. Ray retaliates with a punch to the mouth. But this time, everyone has seen Ray and they figure that Homer was telling the truth after all.
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The whole scenario is explained: The bartender did not see Ray as he had an [[eye patch]] on. Ned did not see Ray as he (Ray) was behind the chimney on the roof. [[Stephen Hawking]] says that Bart could not see Ray, at the hardware store, because of a black hole caused directly behind Ray, making it look like Homer was talking to himself. Marge asks Ray why he kept disappearing all the time. Easy, he's a contractor, i.e, a crook. Everyone understands and laughs.
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Hibbert apologises to Homer for all the electroshock therapy sessions and asks how he can make it up to Homer. Homer has an idea. He makes Hibbert fix his roof for him, while he and Ray lounge on the roof. Ray then plugs a TV show he's been watching where [[Everybody Loves Raymond|"Everybody loves that guy"]]. Regardless how many times Ray patiently tells him, Homer keeps confusing the day (Monday), the time (9:00), the channel (CBS) and whether it's on TV or the radio.
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==Trivia==
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*This is the 350th episode (despite being the 351st to air). Originally [[The Heartbroke Kid]] was top be the 350th, but they were switched.
 
* This episode aired the same year that guest star Ray Romano's own television series ''[[Everybody Loves Raymond]]'' had its [[series finale]] which Ray mentions during a confusing argument.
 
 
 
==Cultural Refrences==
 
* The episode title is a reference to the popular [[Blue Öyster Cult]] song "[[Don't Fear the Reaper]]." Interestingly, that song was the song played over the end credits to the episode "[[The Parent Rap]]."
 
* The song that plays from the jukebox is "Do That To Me One More Time" by [[Captain & Tennille]].
 
 
 
==Goofs==
 
*Bart was on the other side of Homer, not Ray.
 
 
 
*Unless Ray's equipment is of supreme antiquity, his nail guns would have a safety feature preventing them from firing unless pressed against something. The safety can be removed, but he would probably lose his roofing contractor's license.
 
 
 
==Plot hole==
 
Though [[Ned Flanders]], the bartender at Knockers, and [[Stephen Hawking]] all had plausible explanations for no one else besides Homer seeing Ray, why couldn't they hear him speaking? How did the bartender not know if he gave him the beer and the nachos?
 
 
 
==Quotes==
 
*'''Dr. Hibbert:'''  Do you see anyone here that isn't here? <br/> '''Homer:''' Nope. Just you, Marge, and [[Yogi Bear]]. Kidding! <br/> '''Dr. Hibbert:''' Well, I see your [[sense of humor]] isn't affected. ''(grin)'' That's a very bad sign. ''(continues electro-shocking Homer)''
 
*'''Homer:''' What's [[Stephen Hawking]] doing here? <br/> '''Stephen Hawking:''' I live here now. You are looking at the new owner of the [[Little Caesar's]] down the street. Pizza, pizza. Pizza, pizza. Pizza, pizza. Pizza, pizza. Sorry, that button sticks.
 
*'''Homer:''' Ray will come, and when he does, we'll have ever so much fun!
 
*Sign at "Knockers": "No staring at our waitress' enormous [[breast]]s."
 
*'''Bart:''' Hey dad, remember when you told me that if I used the [[chainsaw]] unsupervised I'd hurt myself? Well, you were wrong. I hurt someone else. ''(points to the Squeaky Voiced Teen, pinned down by a [[chandelier]])'' <br>'''Puberty Guy:''' I have 45 minutes to get ready for the [[prom]]!
 
*'''Marge:''' First, we're taking the dog to the [[Veterinarian|V-E-T]]. ''(Santa's Little Helper goes "huh?")'' And then, we're taking Bart to be [[circumcision|C-I-R-C-U-M-C-I-S-E-D]].<br/>'''Bart:''' Huh? <br/> '''Marge:''' I'll tell you what it means when it's over.
 
*'''Ray''': No one calls me a monster and questions my existence!
 
*''The following lengthy exchange was used in the first run of the episode only. In reruns and syndication, it cuts off after Ray's second line or maybe because Everybody Loves Raymond is cancelled already. and so they replace it with regular music:''<BR>'''Ray:''' So as I was saying, Homer, Mondays, 9 o'clock, [[CBS]]? They say everybody loves that guy, but I don't get it. <br/> '''Homer''': What are you talking about? <br/> '''Ray''': Hey, I'm just saying, catch it while you still can. <br/> '''Homer''': What time is this show on? <br/> '''Ray''': It's Monday, 9 o'clock, CBS. <br/> '''Homer''': And what's the network?<br/>  '''Ray''': CBS. <br/> '''Homer''': At what time?<br/>  '''Ray''': 9:00.<br/> '''Homer''': And if I wanna watch it, what day?<br/>  '''Ray''': Monday. Monday, 9:00.<br/> '''Homer''': And this is on the radio?<br/> '''Ray''': No, it's television. Mondays at 9. On CBS.<br/> '''Homer''': And if I wanna see it, what time should I watch it?<br/> '''Ray''': 9:00.<br/> '''Homer''': On what channel?<br/> '''Ray''': CBS.<br/> '''Homer''': What day?<br/> '''Ray''': Monday.<br/> '''Homer''': On the radio?<br/> '''Ray''': Television.<br/> '''Homer''': Turn the television to what channel?<br/> '''Ray''': CBS.<br/> '''Homer''': At what time?<br/> '''Ray''': 9:00 on Monday.<br/> '''Homer''': Now if I wanted to see it on a certain day, what would be the best day to see it?<br/> '''Ray''': It's only on on Monday.<br/> '''Homer''': And what time would be a good time to...<br/> '''Ray''': 9:00. It's from 9 to 9:30.<br/> '''Homer''': So if I turn my radio on at 9:00...<br/> '''Ray''': Not the radio, television.<br/> '''Homer''': So it's: Mondays at 9, on NBC...<br/> '''Ray''': CBS.<br/> '''Homer''': CBS...<br/> '''Ray''': 9:00.<br/> '''Homer''': On the radio...<br/> '''Ray''': Television.<br/> '''Homer''': Television, at 3:00.
 
*'''Ray:''' I'm Ray, Ray Magini. <br/> … <br/> '''Homer:''' Ray, how can I save my marriage? <br/> '''Ray:''' Beats me, I'm no marriage counselor. Just a licensed and bonded roofer. <br/> '''Homer:''' Hmm… ''(has a thought bubble in which "Ray + Damaged Roof = Marge kissing Homer")'' Ray, can you fix my roof? <br/> '''Ray:''' Sure, as long as you help me finish off this pitcher of beer. <br/> '''Homer:''' Hmm. ''(has another thought bubble in which "Homer + Beer = Car wreck")'' Wait, did I add that right? ''("Homer + Beer =...President Homer"!)'' <br/> '''President Homer:''' And as my first act as President... ''([[slam dunk]]s)''
 
 
 
 
 
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Episode Information
Episode number: 351
Season number: S16 E16
Production code: GABF10
Original airdate: May 1, 2005
Couch gag: The Simpsons are puzzle pieces
Guest star(s): Stephen Hawking as himself
Ray Romano as Ray Magini
Showrunner: Al Jean
Written by: Kevin Curran
Directed by: Mark Kirkland


"Don't Fear the Roofer" is the sixteenth episode of season 16 of The Simpsons and the three-hundred and fifty-first episode overall. It originally aired on May 1, 2005. The episode was written by Kevin Curran and directed by Mark Kirkland. It guest stars Stephen Hawking as himself and Ray Romano as Ray Magini.

Synopsis[edit]

"Homer befriends beer-loving barfly and roofer Ray Magini, guest-voiced by Ray Romano. After discovering a shared passion for sandwiches and the Three Stooges, Homer and Ray become inseparable friends. However, Marge believes Ray is a figment of Homer's imagination and enlists the help of Dr. Hibbert to literally "shock" Ray Magini out of Homer's system."


Plot[edit]

Main plot[edit]

Springfield becomes the target of a powerful thunderstorm of which 742 Evergreen Terrace appears to be the main target and causes a leak in the house's roof. Homer plans to use a "Hot Wheels" track to stop the leak but Lisa's hamster goes down the chute and goes out the door via the mail slot and then Lisa has to open it to get her hamster and then he gets sick as he was the subject of Lisa's show and tell project. The leak also affects Bart and Maggie and causes Snowball to fall in quicksand which was his litter box wettend by rain. Homer then goes to Moe's Tavern but there he ruins a surprise party for Lenny (Even though his 'ruining' it involved repeating what Moe said seconds before right before Lenny walks in, and sitting on a cake that looks exactly like a bar stool that's sitting on the floor not the counter) and is kicked out. Homer then goes to a bar named Knockers a parody of "Hooters" and there he meets a roofer named Ray Magini. Ray agrees to fix Homer's roof and while the kids go to visit Grampa with Marge. Ray comes over to fix the roof, However, rather than fixing the roof the two goof offs and have a nail fight. The nails then hit Ned Flanders riding his lawn mower. Homer then asks Ned if he met Ray but Ned does not seem to know Ray. Ray then has to leave when he finds out his kid attempted "something" and Homer is on the roof all alone and then falls through the hole.

Marge then returns home to find Homer doing nothing and Homer and Marge then have a discussion about Ray and Marge simply says Ray is non-exsistent. Homer is then sitting on the roof waiting for Ray to return while Marge tries to get Homer to believe Ray is a figment of his imagination. Ray Magini is also an anagram of "imaginary", leading Homer to belive that Ray was indeed not real. The next day Marge sends Homer and Bart to Builders' Barn and there Homer sees Ray however Bart only sees Homer talking to himself. The next day Marge takes Homer to the Calmwood Mental Hospital and Doctor Hibbert tells Homer that Ray is a figment of his imagination he created because he was lonely and needed a friend. Homer then spends six weeks at the hospital receiving electric shock treatment. After the six weeks Marge returns with a little surprise—Ray.

It turns out Ray was real, and almost everyone had explanations : the bartender at Knockers had an eyepatch and could only see Homer's side of the table and Ray was hiding behind the roof when he saw Flanders, but nobody can explain why Bart never saw Ray at Builders' Barn. Luckily, Stephen Hawking arrives and explains that a tear in the time-space continuum mixing in with flying pieces of metal created a miniature black hole, preventing Bart from seeing Ray. Ray then explains why he kept dissapearing, he's a contractor. However, as punishment for making Homer spend six weeks in the mental hospital, Homer forces Dr. Hibbert to fix his roof while Homer and Ray sit on it drinking beer.

Sub-plot[edit]

In the meantime Marge and Lisa, visit the Retirement Castle and they see how miserable the old people are and then they see how happy they are with Santa's Little Helper's company and let him stay there for a while but a day later he has become just as old and miserable as the seniors.

Production[edit]


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