Ep 1. Bonfire of the Manatees
- TV-PG
- September 11, 2005
- 21 min
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6.2 (1,678)
In The Simpsons season 17 episode 1, titled "Bonfire of the Manatees," Homer buys a new RV and takes the family to Florida for vacation. While there, he becomes obsessed with catching a glimpse of wild manatees and neglects his family, causing Marge to become frustrated with him. Eventually, Homer agrees to take the family to the beach and enjoy the vacation with them.
Meanwhile, at home, Lisa becomes interested in marine biology and begins writing letters to a famous scientist who studies manatees. She becomes outraged when she learns that her hero is actually a fraud and decides to take matters into her own hands to expose him.
The episode includes a subplot involving Bart and his friend Milhouse attempting to make a horror movie. However, when they realize the movie is terrible, they decide to use it as a distraction to sneak into a screening of a popular R-rated movie.
Overall, "Bonfire of the Manatees" delivers classic humor and satire that The Simpsons is known for, while also exploring themes of family dynamics and standing up for what you believe in.