Ep 4. Burns, Baby Burns
- TV-PG
- November 17, 1996
- 22 min
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7.6 (2,830)
In The Simpsons season 8 episode 4 titled "Burns, Baby Burns," Mr. Burns discovers that he may have a long-lost son named Larry. Larry, who is a free-spirited and carefree man, visits Springfield to meet his father for the first time.
Initially, Mr. Burns is unwilling to accept the fact that Larry may be his son and tries to get rid of him by buying him a bus ticket to return to his home in Capital City. However, Larry decides to stay in Springfield and becomes friends with Homer while working on his homemade car.
Meanwhile, Mr. Burns becomes jealous of Larry's easy-going personality and tries to corrupt him by offering him money and power. However, Larry remains uninterested in Mr. Burns' offers and continues his carefree lifestyle.
In the end, Mr. Burns accepts Larry as his son and offers him a job at the power plant, but Larry declines the offer and returns to his life on the road.
The episode explores the themes of family, acceptance, and the value of a carefree lifestyle. It also features several humorous moments, including Larry's eccentric behavior and Homer's attempts to help him build his car.
Overall, "Burns, Baby Burns" is a fun and entertaining episode that adds depth to the character of Mr. Burns while introducing an intriguing new character in Larry.