Ep 21. The PTA Disbands

In season 6, episode 21 of The Simpsons, titled "The PTA Disbands," the Springfield Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) goes on strike after their requests for better education and improved school conditions are continuously ignored by Principal Skinner and the school board.

With no PTA to organize extracurricular activities and oversee the school's operations, chaos ensues at Springfield Elementary. Homer, who has been critical of the PTA in the past, quickly realizes the importance of their role in the school community. He takes it upon himself to try and get the PTA back up and running, but faces opposition from both Principal Skinner and the striking parents.

Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa face their own struggles as they are forced to attend school without extracurricular activities or sports teams to participate in. Bart's mischief-making reaches an all-time high as he becomes bored and restless, while Lisa struggles to find meaning in her education without any of the extracurricular activities she loves.

As tensions escalate, the fate of Springfield Elementary hangs in the balance. Will the PTA be able to successfully negotiate with the school board and return to their duties? Or will the strike continue indefinitely, leaving the school in disarray?

The episode tackles themes of the importance of parental involvement in education and the necessity of extracurricular activities in creating a well-rounded school experience. It also delves into the power dynamics at play in educational institutions and the impact of strikes and protests on school operations.

Full of the satirical humor for which The Simpsons is known, "The PTA Disbands" is a classic episode that highlights the show's ability to comment on real-world issues with wit and humor.