Ep 12. Mountain of Madness

During season 8 of the long-running animated sitcom, The Simpsons, episode 12 takes viewers on a wild ride in an episode fittingly titled "Mountain of Madness." The episode begins with Mr. Burns announcing a corporate team building retreat to a mountain cabin in order to foster corporate loyalty and cooperation among his employees.

Homer, always seeking to escape work, volunteers to go on the retreat, along with several of his coworkers. However, things quickly go awry when they become stranded on the mountain during a fierce blizzard.

As they struggle to survive, tensions run high and the group dynamics become increasingly strained. Homer and Burns, both vying for dominance, end up becoming stranded alone in the wilderness, where they must rely on each other in order to survive.

Meanwhile, back at the cabin, the rest of the group faces their own challenges as they struggle to keep warm and conserve resources. Lenny and Carl end up going insane from their isolation, while Marge and the others attempt to keep the group together and focused on survival.

The episode is filled with comedic moments as the characters go through various misadventures in their attempt to survive, while also touching on themes of perseverance, teamwork, and the importance of maintaining one's humanity in extreme situations.

With its fast-paced plot and witty humor, "Mountain of Madness" is a standout episode that fans of The Simpsons are sure to enjoy.