Ep 3. Double, Double, Boy in Trouble
- TV-PG
- October 19, 2008
- 21 min
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6.8 (1,622)
In season 20, episode 3 of The Simpsons, titled "Double, Double, Boy in Trouble," Bart is in trouble again. After he is caught pulling a prank at school, Principal Skinner suggests that Bart be placed in a program for gifted students, since his trouble-making may be a result of being bored in class.
Bart is sent to a private school for gifted children, but things don't go as planned. His new classmates are all geniuses, and Bart is struggling to keep up. To make matters worse, he is bullied by a group of students who don't like him.
Meanwhile, Homer decides to open his own restaurant, which he names The Flaming Moe's, after the famous drink he invented years ago. The restaurant is a hit, but Homer soon realizes that managing a restaurant is harder than he thought.
As the episode progresses, Bart becomes suspicious of his new classmates and their behavior. He believes that they are up to something and decides to investigate. With the help of Milhouse, he discovers that the students are actually clones created by the school's headmaster, who is using them to create an army of obedient super-geniuses.
Bart and Milhouse must find a way to stop the headmaster and his evil plan before it's too late. Meanwhile, Homer's restaurant is struggling without his help, and he must decide whether to return to his beloved job at the power plant or stick with his dream of running a successful restaurant.
Overall, "Double, Double, Boy in Trouble" is a fun and exciting episode of The Simpsons that explores themes of genius and conformity. With plenty of laughs and action, it is a must-watch for fans of the show.