Ep 19. Thank God It's Doomsday
- TV-PG
- May 8, 2005
- 22 min
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7.2 (1,611)
Marge Simpson is shocked when she finds out that her church is preaching about the rapture and the end of the world. Despite her reservations, she brings her family to church where they hear the pastor give a passionate sermon about the end of days. Homer, however, is dismissive of the whole thing and refuses to believe it.
The next morning, Homer wakes up to find that the world has completely changed. Billboards advertising the end of days plague the town, and people are hoarding resources and preparing for the apocalypse. Homer, still skeptical, tries to go about his day as usual but quickly realizes that the world is not the same anymore. The local convenience store has no food or supplies left, and the power is out in most of the town.
Marge and the kids are also struggling to adjust to this new reality. Lisa is terrified of the end of the world, and Bart is using the situation to his advantage to skip school and wreak havoc. Marge, hoping to find some solace, turns to church and the pastor for comfort. However, when the pastor claims to have a direct line to God and that the end of the world is imminent, Marge starts to question her faith.
Meanwhile, Homer is convinced that the end of the world is just a ploy to sell more merchandise. He stages a riot in the store, causing chaos and destruction. In the midst of the chaos, he discovers a seemingly ordinary box that he brings home with him.
As the Simpsons prepare for the end of the world, tensions rise between them, and they must work together to overcome their differences and survive. Along the way, they encounter various characters and situations that challenge their beliefs and force them to confront their fears.
Thank God It's Doomsday is a thought-provoking episode that explores themes of faith, family, and belief. It showcases the humor and heart that has made The Simpsons a beloved staple of American television.