Ep 19. The Real Housewives of Fat Tony
- TV-PG
- May 1, 2011
- 22 min
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6.5 (1,354)
In The Simpsons season 22 episode 19, The Real Housewives of Fat Tony, viewers are treated to a hilarious take on the popular reality television show genre. The episode centers around Fat Tony, the notorious Springfield mob boss, and his wife Selma, who is desperate to become a Real Housewife of Springfield.
Selma begins to feel left out of Springfield's social scene and believes that joining the group of wealthy and drama-filled women on the Real Housewives franchise is her ticket to social status. However, when she invites the women to a dinner party, they quickly become bored with her and leave. In an effort to impress them, Selma decides to throw a bigger and more extravagant party, with the help of Fat Tony's mafia connections.
As Selma works to become the perfect Real Housewife, Fat Tony's business is suffering due to an influx of counterfeit merchandise in Springfield. The mob boss hires Homer to help track down those responsible, but their investigation leads them straight to Selma's extravagant soiree.
The Real Housewives of Fat Tony is a clever parody of the popular reality show franchise and a shining example of The Simpsons' ability to poke fun at pop culture and societal trends. From Selma's over-the-top attempts to fit in with the Real Housewives to the hilarious portrayal of Fat Tony and his mafia associates, this episode is sure to leave viewers laughing from start to finish. It's a must-watch for any fan of The Simpsons or reality television.