Ep 18. The Wettest Stories Ever Told

In The Simpsons season 17 episode 18, titled "The Wettest Stories Ever Told," the show takes on a seafood theme as all three main stories revolve around water and sea life.

In the first story, "The Bonnie Fights," the Simpsons go on a deep-sea fishing trip and end up angering a school of dolphins with their overfishing. As a result, the dolphins rally together to seek revenge on the Simpsons and hijack their boat. This segment offers a lighthearted take on human and animal interaction and raises the question of our responsibility towards marine ecosystems.

The second story, "A River Runs Through It and Around It," follows Lisa and Bart as they search for buried treasure in a river. While searching, they come across a group of beavers who are slowly destroying the town's dam. Lisa takes it upon herself to save the beavers while Bart is more interested in finding treasure. The story successfully weaves together themes of environmentalism and sibling bonding, showcasing the pair's unique personalities and their contrasting approaches to problem-solving.

The third story, "The Fright to Creep and Scare Harms," tells the tale of Homer and Marge's honeymoon in New England. The couple visits an old lighthouse, only to find out it's a tourist trap that's rigged to scare visitors. When Homer gets fed up and threatens to leave, the owner tells them the true story of the lighthouse's curse and the ghost that haunts it. The segment successfully combines an eerie atmosphere with classic Simpsons humor, making it one of the show's more memorable Halloween-style stories.

Overall, "The Wettest Stories Ever Told" offers viewers a glimpse into different facets of marine life and environmentalism. It's a light and humorous take on serious issues, especially as they pertain to the sea. As always, viewers can expect the same classic Simpsons humor and storytelling.