Ep 19. A Fish Called Selma

In the episode "A Fish Called Selma" from the seventh season of The Simpsons, viewers follow the life of struggling actor Troy McClure. In previous episodes, McClure has been depicted as a B-list celebrity who has fallen on hard times. In this episode, he is given a chance to turn his career around when he begins dating Selma Bouvier, one of Marge Simpson's sisters.

The episode begins with a Troy McClure movie marathon on television. The marathon is a parody of those celebrity tribute shows that air on cable TV. During the marathon, audiences are introduced to some of McClure's most iconic roles, including "Alien Nose Job" and "2 Minus 3 Equals Negative Fun." However, despite these efforts to showcase McClure's talent, it is clear that he is struggling to find work.

That's when Selma enters the picture. She expresses an interest in McClure and says that she wants to help him get his career back on track. At first, McClure is reluctant. However, after Selma tells him that she is a big fan of his work, he agrees to go on a date with her.

As they get to know each other better, Selma becomes increasingly enamored with McClure. She sees him as a way to escape her mundane life as a spinster. McClure, on the other hand, sees Selma as a way to reinvigorate his career. He sees her as a stepping stone to getting better work.

However, things start to go wrong when McClure realizes that Selma is not interested in him as a person. She is only interested in him as a celebrity. When they attend a Hollywood party together, Selma makes a fool of herself by trying to get attention from other celebrities. McClure is embarrassed by her behavior and realizes that he doesn't truly love her.

The final moments of the episode see McClure trying to extricate himself from his relationship with Selma. He tells her that he doesn't want to be with her anymore and that he wants to focus on his career. Selma is heartbroken but ultimately accepts McClure's decision. The episode ends with McClure getting a second chance at fame when he is cast in the lead role of a new musical.

"A Fish Called Selma" is a quintessential Simpsons episode. It is full of the show's trademark humor and wit. It also touches on some deeper themes, such as the nature of celebrity and the search for true happiness. The episode is a standout in the show's already impressive seventh season and is a must-watch for Simpsons fans.