Ep 4. Treehouse of Horror XVII

In the eighteenth season of the iconic animated sitcom, The Simpsons, viewers were treated to a spooky Halloween special episode entitled "Treehouse of Horror XVII". As with every other Treehouse of Horror episode, this installment was made up of three distinct spooky tales that offered a generous dose of horror and comedy in equal measure.

The first segment, titled "Married to the Blob", found Homer discovering a mysterious green substance that turns out to be a living entity. Homer befriends the Blob and even marries it, but things get complicated when it starts to consume everything in its path. Meanwhile, Marge tries to find a way to dissolve the Blob before it's too late.

In the second segment, "You Gotta Know When to Golem", Krusty the Clown hires a golem to help improve his comedic performances. However, things get out of control when the golem turns violent and goes on a rampage. The golem becomes more and more powerful as it consumes more of Homer's possessions, causing chaos and destruction throughout Springfield.

The final segment, "The Day the Earth Looked Stupid", takes a trip back in time to the 1930s during the War of the Worlds radio broadcast that caused mass panic across the nation. The town of Springfield is thrown into chaos as they believe the alien invasion is real, leading to hilarious and unexpected consequences.

This episode of The Simpsons was well-received by fans and critics alike, with many praising the show's continued ability to balance humor with horror. The celebrity guests that lent their voices to the episode, including Richard Lewis and Fran Drescher, also added a touch of star power to the spooky proceedings. Overall, "Treehouse of Horror XVII" is a must-see episode for anyone who loves Halloween, horror, and The Simpsons.