Ep 7. Ice Cream of Margie (With the Light Blue Hair)

In season 18 episode 7 of The Simpsons, titled "Ice Cream of Margie (With the Light Blue Hair)," we witness the story of Marge Simpson's foray into the ice cream business. After losing her job at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant's cafeteria, Marge decides to start her own business and invests in an ice cream maker. She creates unique and delicious flavors such as Bacon and Chocolate-Chip, and starts selling her treats from a small pushcart. Her business is so successful that she expands and opens a store, which she names "Marge's Ice-Cream."

However, her success does not go unnoticed. Homer, who is jealous of Marge's newfound independence, decides to start his own ice cream business and becomes Marge's competition. The two of them enter into a bitter rivalry, each trying to outdo the other with their flavors and marketing schemes. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa take advantage of their parents' distraction and start their own business, selling their own ice cream flavors from their treehouse.

As the competition between Marge and Homer heats up, they both become increasingly ruthless in their attempts to outdo each other. Homer even steals Marge's secret ingredient and uses it to make his own ice cream. As their rivalry intensifies, they both become increasingly isolated, and their marriage begins to suffer. Eventually, in a moment of clarity, they realize the damage they have done to each other and their family, and they decide to end their rivalry and work together to make Marge's ice cream store a success.

"Ice Cream of Margie (With the Light Blue Hair)" is a classic episode of The Simpsons, with its iconic humor and clever writing. The episode explores themes of competition, jealousy, and family, all while poking fun at the ice cream industry and the world of business. Despite the humor, the episode also has moments of genuine emotion and heart, particularly in the scenes between Marge and Homer. Overall, "Ice Cream of Margie (With the Light Blue Hair)" is a must-watch episode for any fan of The Simpsons.