Ep 3. My Way or the Highway to Heaven

In The Simpsons season 30 episode 3, titled "My Way or the Highway to Heaven," the residents of Springfield find themselves questioning their beliefs after they attend a church service that goes viral on social media.

The episode begins with the Simpson family heading to church, with Marge hoping to see Ned Flanders, who is out of town for the weekend. During the service, Reverend Lovejoy gives a boring sermon that puts everyone to sleep. However, he does announce that they will be switching to a more modern form of worship, which excites the younger members of the congregation.

The new worship experience involves technology, such as using iPads to follow along with the readings and singing modern pop songs. They even have a hologram of Jesus that talks to the congregation. The service becomes so popular that it goes viral on social media, causing many people to question their faith and flock to the church.

This leads to a disagreement between Reverend Lovejoy and a new pastor, who believes in a more "hip and groovy" version of Christianity that resonates with the younger generation. While some of the older members of the congregation are resistant to change, the younger members embrace it and start holding their own services in a nearby park using a giant inflatable Jesus.

As the town becomes divided over which form of worship to follow, Lisa begins to question the validity of religion altogether and starts exploring different belief systems, such as Buddhism, Judaism, and even the ancient Greek gods. Meanwhile, Homer becomes obsessed with finding a better seat at church and starts climbing on top of other churchgoers to get to the front row.

The episode explores themes of faith, tradition, and the power of social media to influence beliefs. It also features plenty of hilarious moments, such as Bart creating his own religion based on sandwiches and Homer mistaking a fire truck for God during one of his many attempts to find the best seat in the church.

Overall, "My Way or the Highway to Heaven" is a thought-provoking and entertaining episode that is sure to make viewers question their own beliefs.