Ep 9. Daddicus Finch
- TV-PG
- December 2, 2018
- 21 min
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6.8 (887)
In The Simpsons season 30 episode 9, titled "Daddicus Finch," the Simpson family celebrates Thanksgiving in their own unique way. The episode begins with the family recapping their past Thanksgiving memories, which are filled with mishaps and humorous moments.
As they prepare for this year's feast, the family discovers that their turkey is still alive and they cannot bring themselves to kill it. Instead, they decide to take the turkey, whom they name Bart Jr., in as a pet.
Meanwhile, Homer has been tasked with babysitting Bart's children, Jenda and her husband, who are going through marital problems. This plays a major role in the episode's plot as Homer tries to save their marriage and keep the kids from getting caught in the middle.
As the episode progresses, the family becomes more attached to Bart Jr. and begins to treat him like a member of their family. However, this decision comes with consequences as they soon realize that they cannot protect Bart Jr. forever. The turkey's fate is sealed when a group of factory-farm workers break into the Simpson's home and attempt to take Bart Jr. away.
The episode concludes with the Simpsons coming together to save Bart Jr. and ultimately save Thanksgiving. As they sit down to eat their turkey-less feast, they reflect on what they are thankful for and what Thanksgiving truly means.
Overall, "Daddicus Finch" is a heartwarming and comedic episode that highlights the importance of family, love, and the complexities of modern-day Thanksgiving.