Ep 11. One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish

"One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish" is the eleventh episode of the second season of the hit animated sitcom The Simpsons. The episode originally aired on January 24, 1991.

In this episode, Homer Simpson decides to visit a sushi restaurant called the Happy Sumo with his family for a special night out. Homer eagerly jokes about how he plans to try everything on the menu, despite not having any prior experience with sushi. However, after indulging in a few too many pieces of fugu, a poisonous blowfish, Homer starts to feel extremely ill and assumes he only has a few more hours to live.

As a result, Homer decides to make the most of his remaining time by crossing various items off of his bucket list. He spends the night bonding with his son Bart and reflecting on his life, while his wife Marge tries to find a way to save him from his apparent fate.

Meanwhile, Bart lands himself in detention after falling asleep in class. He spends the day reflecting on his father's mortality and ultimately decides to make amends by becoming the perfect son. Bart promises to do all his chores, clean his room, and even eat vegetables if it means making his father happy.

The episode features several poignant moments as Homer comes to terms with his own mortality and reflects on the things that truly matter in life. The character development is particularly strong in this episode, and viewers get a sense of how much Homer's family truly means to him.

Overall, "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish" is a standout episode that showcases The Simpsons' ability to balance comedy and heartfelt emotion. The episode is often cited as one of the series' best, and it's easy to see why. Fans of the show won't want to miss this one.