Ep 4. She Used to Be My Girl
- TV-PG
- December 5, 2004
- 22 min
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6.5 (1,598)
In The Simpsons season 16 episode 4, titled "She Used to Be My Girl," Marge runs into an old high school friend named Chloe, who has become a successful journalist. Feeling unfulfilled with her own life, Marge becomes jealous of Chloe's success and begins to question her own choices. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa set out to catch a deer that has been causing havoc in their neighborhood.
As Marge spends more time with Chloe and begins to delve into her old aspirations, she starts to feel more and more disconnected from her current life. Chloe, on the other hand, becomes increasingly disillusioned with her job as a gossip columnist and envies Marge's stable family life.
As the two friends navigate their respective midlife crises, they start to learn valuable lessons about the importance of self-reflection and staying true to oneself. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa's quest to catch the mischievous deer leads them on a wild chase through Springfield.
Overall, "She Used to Be My Girl" is a poignant and thought-provoking episode that explores themes of nostalgia, envy, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. With its deft blend of humor and heart, it's a standout installment in The Simpsons' long and storied history.