Ep 17. Bart to the Future

In The Simpsons season 11 episode 17, titled "Bart to the Future," the audience is taken on a journey to see what the future holds for the Simpson family and their friends in the year 2030. The episode begins with Homer and Bart attempting to write a new song for the Springfield Elementary School talent show, but their efforts fail to impress. Later that night, after a series of strange and surreal events, Bart has a vision of what his life will be like 15 years from now.

In the future, Bart has become a broke and unsuccessful musician while Lisa has become President of the United States. As Bart attempts to drop a demo tape off at Lisa's office, he is stunned to discover that she and her team have developed a plan to save the country from financial ruin by raiding the Social Security trust fund. Meanwhile, Homer and Marge have become estranged, and Homer has a new profession as a carnival performer.

As the episode progresses, Bart is shown the various consequences of his past actions and the impact it has on his present-day life. For example, he still carries the guilt of accidentally damaging Lisa's saxophone when they were young, which has contributed to his lack of success as a musician.

Throughout the episode, there are plenty of humorous moments and classic Simpson's gags. In particular, there are several scenes where Homer is seen working his new job as a human cannonball, with comedic results. Additionally, the episode makes several satirical jabs at politics and bureaucracy in the form of Lisa's presidency and her misguided attempts to save the country.

Overall, "Bart to the Future" is a funny and thought-provoking episode that explores the many possible outcomes of one's life choices. The show's creative team uses humor and satire to explore serious themes and creates a timeless episode that remains relevant today.