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'''"Pixelated and Afraid"''' is an upcoming [[season 33]] episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]''. It will air sometimes in [[2021]].<ref name="UABF04"/><ref name="PaAND"/>
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'''"Pixelated and Afraid"''' is the twelfth episode of [[season 33]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the seven hundred eighteenth episode overall. It originally aired on February 27, [[2022]]. The episode was written by [[John Frink]] and directed by [[Chris Clements]].
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== Synopsis ==
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{{Desc|[[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] convince [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] to go on a couples retreat to [[Honeymoon Mountain]]. On the way, they change their minds about going, but Homer skids off the road and they crash. They become lost in the wilderness and take refuge in the ruins of [[The Cabins at Honeymoon Mountain|a resort for couples]].}}
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== Plot ==
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[[Lisa]], [[Marge]], and [[Homer]] watch a black-and-white movie where [[Mick]] invites [[Moira]] to [[The Golden Gimlet]] for their anniversary. Lisa hopes to have the same kind of relationship as the couple in the movie when she gets married, but Marge and Homer tell her that in ten years she'll probably have a relationship like theirs.
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Shortly afterward, Lisa goes to bed while Marge and Homer watch another show. The next day, [[Bart]] plays VR with [[Milhouse]] when Lisa enters to discuss her concerns about their parents' love life, scaring him with a scenario where his future girlfriend is obese and couch-bound, grabbed by mechanical hands.
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To remedy the situation, they talk to their parents, and Lisa suggests using their voucher for [[The Saffron Togetherness Center]] on top of [[Honeymoon Mountain]]. After discussing the center's amenities during the drive, they admit they don't actually want to go. Marge tells Homer to turn the car around.
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Homer tries to do so but skids on the ice, going off the road, breaking through a frozen river, and floating downstream in the car. They swim to safety, left stranded without a phone or vehicle.
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After Homer destroys the frozen phone, they start a fire and hang their clothes to dry. Marge climbs a tree to assess the area and sees something red nearby, but when she descends, the branch breaks and their clothes burn to ashes.
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They reach the red object—a heart-shaped bathtub—and uncover the sign for [[The Cabins at Honeymoon Mountain]]. Using a matchbook, they start a fire in the tub filled with leaves and branches, and begin crafting clothing and shelter from materials in the woods, unaware that a wolverine watches from the shadows.
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Time passes and they grow hungry but can't find food. Eventually, they catch a fish, but the fire's smoke draws the wolverine. To protect Marge, Homer climbs a tree and uses himself as bait, but the wolverine reaches him.
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Marge bravely steps in and hands Homer a stick with a statue head attached. He uses it to kill the wolverine, and they kiss under the moonlight. The next day, as Homer collects moss, he encounters a park ranger on a bike but hesitates, and the ranger leaves.
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Marge suggests they follow the tracks. They pack up, say goodbye to the shack, and trek through the forest until they reach the ranger station. The episode ends with them embracing as they enjoy the sunset.
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== Production ==
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The idea to do a ''{{W|Naked and Afraid}}'' parody came from [[Carolyn Omine]] and [[John Frink]]. The idea to make it a Homer and Marge love story came from Omine.<ref>[https://deadline.com/2022/08/matt-selman-the-simpsons-showrunner-animation-emmy-dialogue-1235088268/ Deadline - "'The Simpsons' Showrunner Matt Selman On "A New Intimacy To The Classic Homer And Marge Love Story" And His Excitement For Season 34"]</ref> John Frink thought it was important to use the song "Pretty World" by {{W|Sérgio Mendes}} & Brasil '66.<ref>[https://x.com/CarolynOmine/status/1498105081907929090 Carolyn Omine on Twitter - "Pretty World"]</ref> The Cabins were based on similar closed resorts on {{W|Pocono Mountains}}.<ref>[https://x.com/CarolynOmine/status/1498104591874859010 Carolyn Omine on Twitter - "Pocono Mountains Resorts 1"]</ref><ref>[https://x.com/CarolynOmine/status/1498104664444735492 Carolyn Omine on Twitter - "Pocono Mountains Resorts 2"]</ref>
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Fox Broadcasting Standards were reluctant to show too much pixelating, or pixelated nudity. Showrunner [[Matt Selman]] had to place a call to Fox President Charlie Collier to get it cleared. Selman also said that when Homer and Marge killed the wolverine, he wanted it to be "justified", like in the movie ''{{W2|The Edge|1997 film}}''.<ref>[https://www.awardsdaily.com/2022/08/07/ep-matt-selman-says-if-the-simpsons-wins-the-emmy-this-year-itll-be-because-of-the-last-3-minutes-of-pixelated-and-afraid/ Awards Daily - "EP Matt Selman Says If 'The Simpsons' Wins the Emmy This Year, It'll Be Because of the Last 3 Minutes of 'Pixelated and Afraid'"]</ref>
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== Reception ==
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"Pixelated and Afraid" was nominated for a {{W|Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program}} in the {{W|74th Primetime Emmy Awards}}. However, it lost to "When These Walls Come Tumbling Down" from ''{{W2|Arcane|TV series}}''.<ref>[https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2022/outstanding-animated-program Television Academy - "Outstanding Animated Program - 2022"]</ref>
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"Pixelated and Afraid" was nominated for a [[2023]] Writers Guild of America award in Animation, but it lost to "Rectify" from ''{{W2|Undone|TV series}}''.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000710/2023/1/?ref_=ev_eh Writers Guild of America - IMDb - "Writers Guild of America, USA 2023 Awards"]</ref>
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*{{youtube|VTAca2stM_Q|Sounds Of Animation Domination}}
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Latest revision as of 18:01, June 1, 2025

Season 33 Episode
← 717 "The Longest Marge"
718
"Pixelated and Afraid"
"Boyz N the Highlands" 719 →


"Pixelated and Afraid"
Pixelated and Afraid promo 11.png
Episode Information
Episode number: 718
Season number: S33 E12
Production code: UABF04
Original airdate: February 27, 2022
Title screen: The sky, the clouds and The Simpsons logo appear in black and white.
Showrunner: Matt Selman
Co-showrunner: Carolyn Omine
Written by: John Frink
Directed by: Chris Clements


"Pixelated and Afraid" is the twelfth episode of season 33 of The Simpsons and the seven hundred eighteenth episode overall. It originally aired on February 27, 2022. The episode was written by John Frink and directed by Chris Clements.

Synopsis[edit]

"Bart and Lisa convince Homer and Marge to go on a couples retreat to Honeymoon Mountain. On the way, they change their minds about going, but Homer skids off the road and they crash. They become lost in the wilderness and take refuge in the ruins of a resort for couples."


Plot[edit]

Lisa, Marge, and Homer watch a black-and-white movie where Mick invites Moira to The Golden Gimlet for their anniversary. Lisa hopes to have the same kind of relationship as the couple in the movie when she gets married, but Marge and Homer tell her that in ten years she'll probably have a relationship like theirs.

Shortly afterward, Lisa goes to bed while Marge and Homer watch another show. The next day, Bart plays VR with Milhouse when Lisa enters to discuss her concerns about their parents' love life, scaring him with a scenario where his future girlfriend is obese and couch-bound, grabbed by mechanical hands.

To remedy the situation, they talk to their parents, and Lisa suggests using their voucher for The Saffron Togetherness Center on top of Honeymoon Mountain. After discussing the center's amenities during the drive, they admit they don't actually want to go. Marge tells Homer to turn the car around.

Homer tries to do so but skids on the ice, going off the road, breaking through a frozen river, and floating downstream in the car. They swim to safety, left stranded without a phone or vehicle.

After Homer destroys the frozen phone, they start a fire and hang their clothes to dry. Marge climbs a tree to assess the area and sees something red nearby, but when she descends, the branch breaks and their clothes burn to ashes.

They reach the red object—a heart-shaped bathtub—and uncover the sign for The Cabins at Honeymoon Mountain. Using a matchbook, they start a fire in the tub filled with leaves and branches, and begin crafting clothing and shelter from materials in the woods, unaware that a wolverine watches from the shadows.

Time passes and they grow hungry but can't find food. Eventually, they catch a fish, but the fire's smoke draws the wolverine. To protect Marge, Homer climbs a tree and uses himself as bait, but the wolverine reaches him.

Marge bravely steps in and hands Homer a stick with a statue head attached. He uses it to kill the wolverine, and they kiss under the moonlight. The next day, as Homer collects moss, he encounters a park ranger on a bike but hesitates, and the ranger leaves.

Marge suggests they follow the tracks. They pack up, say goodbye to the shack, and trek through the forest until they reach the ranger station. The episode ends with them embracing as they enjoy the sunset.

Production[edit]

The idea to do a Naked and Afraid parody came from Carolyn Omine and John Frink. The idea to make it a Homer and Marge love story came from Omine.[1] John Frink thought it was important to use the song "Pretty World" by Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66.[2] The Cabins were based on similar closed resorts on Pocono Mountains.[3][4]

Fox Broadcasting Standards were reluctant to show too much pixelating, or pixelated nudity. Showrunner Matt Selman had to place a call to Fox President Charlie Collier to get it cleared. Selman also said that when Homer and Marge killed the wolverine, he wanted it to be "justified", like in the movie The Edge.[5]

  • Turnaround sheet of Homer Naked

  • Turnaround sheet of Marge Naked

Reception[edit]

"Pixelated and Afraid" was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program in the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. However, it lost to "When These Walls Come Tumbling Down" from Arcane.[6]

"Pixelated and Afraid" was nominated for a 2023 Writers Guild of America award in Animation, but it lost to "Rectify" from Undone.[7]

Gallery[edit]

  • Pixelated and Afraid promo 1.png
  • Pixelated and Afraid promo 2.png
  • Pixelated and Afraid promo 3.png
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  • Pixelated and Afraid promo 8.png
  • Pixelated and Afraid promo 9.png
  • Pixelated and Afraid promo 10.png

References[edit]

  1. Jump up ↑ Deadline - "'The Simpsons' Showrunner Matt Selman On "A New Intimacy To The Classic Homer And Marge Love Story" And His Excitement For Season 34"
  2. Jump up ↑ Carolyn Omine on Twitter - "Pretty World"
  3. Jump up ↑ Carolyn Omine on Twitter - "Pocono Mountains Resorts 1"
  4. Jump up ↑ Carolyn Omine on Twitter - "Pocono Mountains Resorts 2"
  5. Jump up ↑ Awards Daily - "EP Matt Selman Says If 'The Simpsons' Wins the Emmy This Year, It'll Be Because of the Last 3 Minutes of 'Pixelated and Afraid'"
  6. Jump up ↑ Television Academy - "Outstanding Animated Program - 2022"
  7. Jump up ↑ Writers Guild of America - IMDb - "Writers Guild of America, USA 2023 Awards"


Promo videos[edit]


The Saga of Carl - title screen.png Wikisimpsons has a collection of images related to "Pixelated and Afraid".
Season 33 Episodes
The Star of the Backstage • Bart's in Jail! • Treehouse of Horror XXXII • The Wayz We Were • Lisa's Belly • A Serious Flanders (Part 1) • A Serious Flanders (Part 2) • Portrait of a Lackey on Fire • Mothers and Other Strangers • A Made Maggie • The Longest Marge • Pixelated and Afraid • Boyz N the Highlands • You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About – Act Three Will Shock You! • Bart the Cool Kid • Pretty Whittle Liar • The Sound of Bleeding Gums • My Octopus and a Teacher • Girls Just Shauna Have Fun • Marge the Meanie • Meat Is Murder • Poorhouse Rock
Production season UABF Episodes
Portrait of a Lackey on Fire • Mothers and Other Strangers • A Made Maggie • Pixelated and Afraid • The Longest Marge • Boyz N the Highlands • You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About – Act Three Will Shock You! • Bart the Cool Kid • Pretty Whittle Liar • The Sound of Bleeding Gums • My Octopus and a Teacher • Girls Just Shauna Have Fun • Meat Is Murder • Poorhouse Rock • Marge the Meanie • Habeas Tortoise • Not It • Treehouse of Horror XXXIII • One Angry Lisa • The King of Nice • Lisa the Boy Scout • Step Brother from the Same Planet
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