Ep 17. Old Money
- TV-PG
- March 28, 1991
- 22 min
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7.6 (3,825)
In The Simpsons season 2 episode 17 titled 'Old Money', the story revolves around Grampa Simpson and a new love interest, Beatrice Simmons.
After a series of unexpected events, Grampa runs into Beatrice in the Springfield Retirement Castle. Despite initially being hesitant to date again, Grampa quickly falls for Beatrice's charm and the two begin dating.
However, their happiness is short-lived as Beatrice suddenly falls ill and is hospitalized. Grampa realizes that he wants to make the most of their time together and decides to take her on a dream trip to the Quik-E-Mart, where Beatrice gets to indulge in all the sweets she loves.
In the meantime, the rest of the Simpson family are vying for Beatrice's inheritance money, much to Grampa's dismay. Bart takes it upon himself to prank the family and almost jeopardizes the whole situation.
The episode deals with themes of family, aging, love, and death in a poignant and humorous way. It showcases the Simpson family's various quirks and eccentricities. The characters are well-developed and the voice acting is top-notch. The animation is bright and colorful, with attention to detail in each frame.
'Old Money' perfectly captures The Simpsons' signature blend of humor and heart. It's a touching episode that will leave viewers with a sense of nostalgia and a renewed appreciation for the elderly.