Here is our review of The Simpsons: Season 27 Episode 6.
ThisThe Simpsonsreview contains spoilers.
The Simpsons: Season 27 Episode 6.
The Simpsons present a pleasantly funny ribbing in Friend with Benefit.
The laughs are paced right.
There are dozens of hidden jokes.
They dont blow the ending.
Like the podpeople in Invasion of the Body Snatchers, the rude laughs have been replaced by accessible laughs.
Harper is everything, including mad card trick skills, a kid could want.
Cops actually show up when her stuff is stolen.
Her single father is rich, connected and puts his own head through walls.
When you get platinum passes with stripes, you walk past the A-Listers to hang with him himself.
The most interesting man in the world begs him for stories.
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Thats not enough for Lisa, of course.
She also wants, if not respect, to get a word in edgewise while David Copperfield is talking.
Spoiled kids have been a staple onThe Simpsonssince Bart stole the Bonestorm video game in the seventh Christmas episode.
A toy commercial was nominated for an award at the Springfield Film Festival.
If she werent such an overachiever, she just might get somewhere.
The chairlift makes life so much easier, everyone should beg for one through crowdfunding.
You never even have to worry about spilling soup because youre still using your arms.
Its just like Homer to trade it all in for just a little bit less.
He is the polar opposite of Harpers rich dad and thats what makes their friendship so special.
Why Homer says I love you on the very first playdate.
Marge is wasted tonight.
You just know her every need isnt being met by any man.
Bart does kind of get to moon us at the end.
Its good to seeThe Simpsonsstick to running gags.
Tonights Doe Eyed Boys concert had the obligatory boy-band navy recruitment subliminal ads running.
Jambowski Island used to be Haiti.
Well, she stands near them, almost consistently.
The episode was filling.
There wasnt enough room for a full opening and barely enough for a closing theme.
But I have a feeling Ill be hungry for a giggle in a half hour.
Hank Azaria plays Groundskeeper Willie, Apu and Moe.
Harry Shearer is Mr. Burns.
Guest stars: Kristen Bell as Harper and David Copperfield.
But It All Went By So Fast:Statins with snacks.
The French Kissing Club.
The Stolen Bicycle Society.
Crowdfunding: The New Panhandling.
FrendMoocher: Record Your Plea.
Magic Palace Tonight David Copperfield: You Wont Believe What He Charges For A T-Shirt.
How To Relax On A Tropical Island.
Swim Lessons With Michael Phelps.
Be in a Movie with Adam Sandler.
Make a Decision with Dr. Phil.
Rating:
3.5 out of 5
