Ep 11. Burns Verkaufen Der Kraftwerk

In "Burns Verkaufen Der Kraftwerk," the eleventh episode of the third season of The Simpsons, Mr. Burns decides to sell the power plant to a group of German investors. With the sale pending, Homer's job is threatened, and he sets out to sabotage the deal. Meanwhile, Bart takes German lessons from a pair of exchange students, hoping to learn enough to impress his classmates.

The episode opens with Mr. Burns addressing the employees at the power plant, announcing that he has sold the facility to a group of German investors. The news is met with mixed reactions, with some employees excited about the change, while others are worried about their jobs.

Homer is particularly concerned, as he worries that he will lose his job. He decides to take matters into his own hands and sabotage the sale. With the help of Lenny and Carl, Homer sneaks into the power plant, intent on causing a disaster that will scare off the German investors.

Bart, meanwhile, is taking German lessons from two exchange students, Uter and Ernst. Bart is hoping to learn enough German to impress his classmates and win the affections of a girl he likes. However, the German lessons do not go as planned, and Bart finds himself struggling to keep up.

As Homer continues his sabotage attempts, he inadvertently causes a dangerous situation that puts the entire plant in jeopardy. The German investors arrive just as the crisis is unfolding, and Homer convinces them that the power plant is a liability that they do not want to be involved with.

In the end, Mr. Burns is forced to cancel the sale, and the power plant remains under his ownership. Homer is hailed as a hero, but his antics have caused significant damage to the plant. The episode ends with Mr. Burns announcing that the company will have to pay for the repairs, prompting Homer to try and escape before he gets in trouble.

"Burns Verkaufen Der Kraftwerk" is a classic episode of The Simpsons, full of the humor and charm that have made the show a beloved cultural phenomenon. The episode's satire of corporate greed and the American work ethic is both hilarious and thought-provoking, while the subplot involving Bart's attempts to learn German adds an extra layer of humor and heart to the episode. Fans of The Simpsons will not want to miss this hilarious and insightful installment of the show.