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"'''Crook and Ladder'''" is the nineteenth episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[The Simpsons (season 18)|eighteenth season]], which originally aired [[May 6]] [[2007]]. It was written by [[Bill Odenkirk]] and directed by [[Lance Kramer]].
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|couchgag= The TV moves aside as [[Simpsons family|the Simpsons]] are put through a car wash, where they get sprayed with water, blasted with hot wax, and scrubbed with prickly brushes. In the end, [[Marge]]'s hair is puffy, the family looks miserable, and [[Maggie]]'s pacifier is gone. Three men come in, wipe the family down with rags, and give Maggie a new pacifier.
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"'''Crook and Ladder'''" is the nineteenth episode of [[season 18]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the three-hundred and ninety-seventh episode overall. It originally aired on May 6, [[2007]]. The episode was written by [[Bill Odenkirk]] and directed by [[Lance Kramer]].
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[[Marge Simpson|Marge]], following the advice of a parenting magazine, takes away [[Maggie Simpson|Maggie]]'s [[pacifier]], leading Maggie to destroy the inside of the [[742 Evergreen Terrace|Simpson home]]. Marge decides to get Maggie a new pacifier, but can not find the right brand. Luckily, [[Santa's Little Helper]] gives Maggie his squeaky toy that not only calms Maggie down, but also leads to [[Homer Simpson|Homer]] being unable to sleep. He takes sleeping pills and becomes a fat, suggestible [[zombie]] dad. One night, [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] and [[Milhouse Van Houten|Milhouse]] take advantage of him by having him take them places. Homer then wakes up while driving, causing him to crash into the Fire Department, injuring all the firemen and landing them in the hospital. While they recuperate, [[Homer Simpson|Homer]], [[Apu]], [[Moe Szyslak|Moe]], and [[Principal Skinner]] become volunteer firefighters. After the first few fires, they are rewarded for saving the buildings. They then save [[Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns']] house, but he gives them no reward. Feeling cheated, they decide to steal some of his treasures, covering their tracks by claiming they were destroyed by the fire. From then on, they start taking items from the places they save for their payment. After [[Marge Simpson|Marge]] and the kids see Homer stealing, Marge gets them to make a very sad face. Everywhere he goes, the kids come out of nowhere to show him how sad they are. After the sad faces begin to get annoying, he decides to stop, and convinces the others to stop, after saving Moe's and Apu's life. They then give all of their loot to the homeless.
 
  
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==Cultural references==
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== Synopsis ==
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*The song that plays when Bart and Milhouse abuse "Zombie Homer" is [[Edgar Winter]]'s "[[Frankenstein (song)|Frankenstein]]."
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{{Desc|After [[Homer]] takes pills to help him sleep and crashes into the [[Springfield Fire Department]]. There he, [[Apu]], [[Principal Skinner]] and [[Moe Szyslak]] become voluntary firemen and begin to steal property from the homes of fire victims.}}
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*When Mr. Burns jumps out of the window, he floats like the feather at the beginning of [[Forrest Gump]], with similar music.
 
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*The song that plays during the montage of Bart, Lisa, and Maggie looking sadly at Homer is "Sad Eyes" by [[Robert John]]
 
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*The scene where Homer wakes up in bed next to John Lennon is in reference to Lennon & Ono's "[[Bed-In]] for Peace", a non-violent anti-war message in the 1960s.
 
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*[[Larry Flynt]] (former publisher of [[Hustler]]) is mentioned by Lisa as the publisher of Smothering Mother magazine.
 
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*Nappien, taken by Homer to cure his [[insomnia]], relates to the current problems of people's over-reliance on pills & medication, such as [[sleeping pills]]. The problem of prescription drug abuse is highlighted by Homer's reply to the Flanders "Kids, you are confusing Drugs with ddrrruuuuugs". Also, Lisa says "I've read that people do strange things in their sleep when they've taken [[Ambien]]... I mean Nappien." Ambien is a brand name for [[Zolpidem]], one of the most common insomnia pills. Homer's own zone-out could refer to the well-publicized case of [[Patrick J. Kennedy]], who drove his car and even participated in a [[United States House]] vote while under the influence of sleep medicine.
 
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*The commercial for Nappien shows a [[dove]], much like the [[butterfly]] from the [[Lunesta]] commercials, flying into people's bedrooms, and landing on them, causing them to fall asleep.  However, the dove excretes a sleeping pill into the person's mouth to achieve this effect.
 
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*The movies jackets given free to the firefighters by Rainier Wolfcastle is a play on some of Arnold Schwarzenegger's movies as well as other contemporary films. Eg. "Total Explosion" "Total Recall", "Frankenberry wears Prada" "The Devil wears Prada".
 
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* The man Homer fights during the "Zombie montage" previously made an appearance in season 16's [[Pranksta Rap]] and is still wearing the same chain stating it to be "Thursday the 20th." The rapper from "Pranksta Rap" who was used to verify the time can be seen in the background of the fight.
 
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* The Simpson family has a videotape of ''[[C.H.U.D.]]''
 
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* Apu tricks Homer and Moe into thinking he was killed and reincarnated as a cat. Afterwards, he says "You've just been Apu'd!", which is similar in context to ''[[Punk'd]]''.
 
  
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[[Marge]], following the flawed advice of a parenting magazine which Lisa later realizes is published by Larry Flynt, takes away [[Maggie]]'s omnipresent pacifier, leading Maggie to go on a rampage, destroying the kitchen. Afterward, Marge tries to explain to Maggie his rationale wbut Maggie gives her a tearful look and Marge, immediately regretful, goes to give Maggie a new pacifier but the pacifier box is empty. Maggie then throws a Krusty toy which goes through Marge's hair leaving an exact cutout. The toy hits the wall and makes a dying sound in Krusty's voice. Marge calls Homer to get new pacifiers but Maggie contemptuously rejecting all the ones he brings home, spitting them out after barely even trying them. She then starts crying inconsolably after Homer asks her if she wants to lick the receipt. Luckily, [[Santa's Little Helper]] gives Maggie a squeaky toy that she can use as a substitute and she calms down.
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Homer, unable to sleep takes some pills ([[Nappien]]) and becomes a "fat, suggestible zombie dad". One night, [[Bart]] and [[Milhouse]] take advantage of this by having him drive them around. Homer awakens suddenly, causing him to crash into the [[Fire Department]], injuring all the firemen and landing them in the hospital. While the firemen recover, Homer, [[Apu]], [[Moe]], and [[Principal Skinner]] become volunteer firemen. After the first few fires, they are rewarded for saving the buildings. They then save [[Charles Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns']] house, but he gives them no reward. Feeling cheated, they decide to steal some of his treasures, covering their tracks by claiming they were destroyed by the fire. From then on, they start taking items from the places they save for their payment.
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After Marge and the kids see Homer stealing, she gets them to guilt him. Everywhere he goes, the kids come out of nowhere to show him how sad they are. After the sad faces begin to get annoying, he decides to stop, and convinces the others to stop stealing, after saving Moe's and Apu's life. They then give all of their loot to the homeless.
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The episode was watched by 7.72 million viewers on its original airing.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111118174406/http://www.simpsonschannel.com/2007/05/ratings-crook-and-ladder/ JABF13 Ratings from Simpsonschannel.com]</ref>
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Season 18 Episode
← 396 "The Boys of Bummer"
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"Crook and Ladder"
"Stop, or My Dog Will Shoot!" 398 →
"Crook and Ladder"
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Episode Information
Episode number: 397
Season number: S18 E19
Production code: JABF13
Original airdate: May 6, 2007
Chalkboard gag: "I will not look up what teacher makes"
Couch gag: The TV moves aside as the Simpsons are put through a car wash, where they get sprayed with water, blasted with hot wax, and scrubbed with prickly brushes. In the end, Marge's hair is puffy, the family looks miserable, and Maggie's pacifier is gone. Three men come in, wipe the family down with rags, and give Maggie a new pacifier.
Showrunner: Al Jean
Written by: Bill Odenkirk
Directed by: Lance Kramer


"Crook and Ladder" is the nineteenth episode of season 18 of The Simpsons and the three-hundred and ninety-seventh episode overall. It originally aired on May 6, 2007. The episode was written by Bill Odenkirk and directed by Lance Kramer.

Synopsis[edit]

"After Homer takes pills to help him sleep and crashes into the Springfield Fire Department. There he, Apu, Principal Skinner and Moe Szyslak become voluntary firemen and begin to steal property from the homes of fire victims."


Plot[edit]

Marge, following the flawed advice of a parenting magazine which Lisa later realizes is published by Larry Flynt, takes away Maggie's omnipresent pacifier, leading Maggie to go on a rampage, destroying the kitchen. Afterward, Marge tries to explain to Maggie his rationale wbut Maggie gives her a tearful look and Marge, immediately regretful, goes to give Maggie a new pacifier but the pacifier box is empty. Maggie then throws a Krusty toy which goes through Marge's hair leaving an exact cutout. The toy hits the wall and makes a dying sound in Krusty's voice. Marge calls Homer to get new pacifiers but Maggie contemptuously rejecting all the ones he brings home, spitting them out after barely even trying them. She then starts crying inconsolably after Homer asks her if she wants to lick the receipt. Luckily, Santa's Little Helper gives Maggie a squeaky toy that she can use as a substitute and she calms down.

Homer, unable to sleep takes some pills (Nappien) and becomes a "fat, suggestible zombie dad". One night, Bart and Milhouse take advantage of this by having him drive them around. Homer awakens suddenly, causing him to crash into the Fire Department, injuring all the firemen and landing them in the hospital. While the firemen recover, Homer, Apu, Moe, and Principal Skinner become volunteer firemen. After the first few fires, they are rewarded for saving the buildings. They then save Mr. Burns' house, but he gives them no reward. Feeling cheated, they decide to steal some of his treasures, covering their tracks by claiming they were destroyed by the fire. From then on, they start taking items from the places they save for their payment.

After Marge and the kids see Homer stealing, she gets them to guilt him. Everywhere he goes, the kids come out of nowhere to show him how sad they are. After the sad faces begin to get annoying, he decides to stop, and convinces the others to stop stealing, after saving Moe's and Apu's life. They then give all of their loot to the homeless.

Reception[edit]

The episode was watched by 7.72 million viewers on its original airing.[1]

Production[edit]

  • JABF13 Script.jpg

References[edit]

  1. ↑ JABF13 Ratings from Simpsonschannel.com


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