Ep 2. A Tale of Two Springfields
- TV-PG
- November 5, 2000
- 22 min
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7.4 (2,077)
In the episode "A Tale of Two Springfields" of The Simpsons season 12, the town of Springfield is divided in half by a new area code, leaving one side angry and the other side with a new sense of pride. When the Simpsons' house receives the new area code, they find themselves on the "rich" side of town, causing Homer to boast about his newfound status and alienating his old friends who live on the other side of town. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes the leader of the dissident movement on the "poor" side of town, where they are facing constant power outages and other frustrations. As tensions increase between the two sides, both Homer and Lisa become determined to solve the issue and reunite the town. The episode features classic Simpsons humor, satirical social commentary, and heartwarming family moments as the Simpsons work to bridge the gap between the two Springfields.