| "Mayored to the Mob"
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"Mayored to the Mob" is the ninth episode of Season 10. It aired on December 20, 1998. The episode was written by Ron Hauge and directed by Swinton O. Scott III.
When Homer rescues Mark Hamill and Mayor Quimby from a rowdy mob of sci-fi fanatics, he is appointed the mayor's new bodyguard. But after convincing Quimby that he needs to stop Fat Tony's mob from selling rat's milk to the town's schools, the mayor's life is placed in jeopardy. Also guest starring Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony and Dick Tufeld as the Robot.
Plot
The family attends the Bi-Monthly Sci-fi Convention, featuring an appearance by Mark Hamill. Mark Hamill asks for a volunteer in the crowd to play Obi-Wan, but only causes a massive nerd riot. Homer fights through the mob of nerds and leads Mayor Quimby and Mark Hamill to safety. The mayor fires his bodyguards, who were too busy looking at clouds outside and appoints Homer his new bodyguard.
While enjoying the advantages of being a bodyguard Homer stumbles upon Fat Tony's black market of rat milking. Homer demands that the mayor put an end to the sting even though Mayor Quimby knows that Fat Tony will come after him. Homer tries to ease his troubles by taking him out to a dinner theater where "Guys & Dolls" is performing. Fat Tony and his cronies also happen to be there. Homer fights them off but Fat Tony manages to beat Mayor Quimby anyway and send him to the hospital.
