Ep 14. Bart Has Two Mommies

In The Simpsons season 17 episode 14, titled "Bart Has Two Mommies," the show delves into a political issue that was highly debated in the United States during the early 2000s. The episode begins with Marge giving Bart a book from the library about different family types, including those with same-sex parents. This prompts Bart to ask whether he has two mothers, to which Marge and Homer respond no.

But soon enough, Bart's classmate Milhouse reveals that his cousin is gay and has a partner, prompting Bart to question why two men can't raise a child. This leads to a class assignment where the students are asked to write about what a family is, and Bart writes about how a family can be made up of anyone who loves and takes care of each other.

Meanwhile, a new couple, Chloe and Marge, move into Springfield and attend a neighborhood cocktail party hosted by Marge and Homer. It soon becomes clear that Chloe and Marge are a couple and have adopted a daughter named Ling, who originally comes from China. While some of their neighbors are accepting, others are not, including Marge's sisters, Patty and Selma, who are vehemently against same-sex adoption and express their disapproval through protests.

As the family types debate continues in Springfield, Marge and Chloe fight back against the discrimination they face and try to show their love for Ling. The episode ultimately ends on a positive note of acceptance and understanding.

"Bart Has Two Mommies" is a significant episode in The Simpsons because it was one of the first mainstream television shows to address same-sex adoption and family dynamics. The episode explores themes of acceptance, love and tolerance, making it not only entertaining but also culturally important. As always, the show delivers witty humor and clever twists, and it does so while tackling an important social issue.