Ep 11. The D'oh-cial Network
- TV-PG
- January 15, 2012
- 21 min
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6.8 (1,408)
In The Simpsons season 23 episode 11, titled "The D'oh-cial Network," Homer becomes obsessed with a new social networking site called "Friendship." He spends all his time trying to get more "friends" and neglects his responsibilities at work and home.
Marge becomes concerned about Homer's new addiction and tries to get him to quit Friendship, but he refuses. Meanwhile, Lisa joins the site and discovers that people are using it to bully and harass each other. She tries to convince Homer to leave Friendship and join a movement to take down the site, but he is too invested in his virtual life to listen.
Eventually, all of Homer's "friends" turn on him and he realizes the true cost of his addiction. He apologizes to his family and they work together to shut down Friendship. In the end, they realize that real-life connections are more important than virtual ones.
The episode is a commentary on the dangers of social media addiction and the negative impact it can have on our lives. It highlights the importance of balance and the need to maintain real-life relationships. As always, the episode is filled with humor and satire, making it a classic addition to The Simpsons canon.