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The Simpsons return home from the mall to discover that someone has broken into their home. Homer prepares to confront the burglar, but when he smells apple pie he abandons the attempt and rushes into the house. Here he finds that the housebreaker is, in fact, his [[Mona Simpson|mother]]. Mona informs Homer that she intends to give up her life on the run and settle down with the family permanently, but Homer refuses, having been hurt too many times by her in the past. | The Simpsons return home from the mall to discover that someone has broken into their home. Homer prepares to confront the burglar, but when he smells apple pie he abandons the attempt and rushes into the house. Here he finds that the housebreaker is, in fact, his [[Mona Simpson|mother]]. Mona informs Homer that she intends to give up her life on the run and settle down with the family permanently, but Homer refuses, having been hurt too many times by her in the past. | ||
| − | Bart and Lisa inform Mona that despite his anger, Homer loves her and misses her while she is away. After hearing this, Mona realizes that in an attempt to save the world, she had destroyed her family, and is truly remorseful. However, when she tries to tell this to Homer, he becomes infuriated.Sadly, she leaves the room, saying that it takes time for him to forgive | + | Bart and Lisa inform Mona that despite his anger, Homer loves her and misses her while she is away. After hearing this, Mona realizes that in an attempt to save the world, she had destroyed her family, and is truly remorseful. However, when she tries to tell this to Homer, he becomes infuriated.Sadly, she leaves the room, saying that it takes time for him to forgive her. |
Later that night, Homer feels guilty for the way he treated his mother, and decides to make her a card to express his feelings. He comes downstairs to give it to her, but finds her still and quiet in front of the fire. Unaware of the reason for his mother not speaking to him when she seemed so eager to apologize earlier, Homer gets directly into her face. Soon he realizes that his mother has died, and is devastated. | Later that night, Homer feels guilty for the way he treated his mother, and decides to make her a card to express his feelings. He comes downstairs to give it to her, but finds her still and quiet in front of the fire. Unaware of the reason for his mother not speaking to him when she seemed so eager to apologize earlier, Homer gets directly into her face. Soon he realizes that his mother has died, and is devastated. | ||
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Episode Information
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"Mona Leaves-A" is the nineteenth episode of The Simpsons' nineteenth season. It aired on May 11, 2008.[1] It guest starred Glenn Close in her third and final appearance as Mona Simpson, and Lance Armstrong as himself.[1]
Plot
The Simpsons return home from the mall to discover that someone has broken into their home. Homer prepares to confront the burglar, but when he smells apple pie he abandons the attempt and rushes into the house. Here he finds that the housebreaker is, in fact, his mother. Mona informs Homer that she intends to give up her life on the run and settle down with the family permanently, but Homer refuses, having been hurt too many times by her in the past.
Bart and Lisa inform Mona that despite his anger, Homer loves her and misses her while she is away. After hearing this, Mona realizes that in an attempt to save the world, she had destroyed her family, and is truly remorseful. However, when she tries to tell this to Homer, he becomes infuriated.Sadly, she leaves the room, saying that it takes time for him to forgive her.
Later that night, Homer feels guilty for the way he treated his mother, and decides to make her a card to express his feelings. He comes downstairs to give it to her, but finds her still and quiet in front of the fire. Unaware of the reason for his mother not speaking to him when she seemed so eager to apologize earlier, Homer gets directly into her face. Soon he realizes that his mother has died, and is devastated.
Cultural references
The title is a reference to the famous Da Vinci painting, the Mona Lisa.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Fox unleashes a May sweeps to remember"FoxFlash. Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
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