Ep 25. Natural Born Kissers
- TV-PG
- May 17, 1998
- 22 min
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8.0 (2,608)
In The Simpsons season 9 episode 25, titled "Natural Born Kissers," Marge and Homer's marriage hits a rough patch after they fail to rekindle the passion in their relationship. The couple decides to take a romantic getaway to a secluded spot in the woods, but their plan backfires and turns into a misadventure.
Marge and Homer struggle to find privacy and intimacy in their everyday lives, and after accidentally getting locked in a miniature golf course, they end up having to find a way to get home naked, which causes a chain of comical events.
As they try to get back home, they encounter various obstacles, including a group of farm animals, a group of Amish people, and a trio of Native Americans. Despite their efforts to hide from these obstacles, their nakedness becomes increasingly visible, and they have to explain themselves repeatedly, making their journey even more embarrassing.
However, their misadventures help them rediscover their love for each other, and they realize that the passion and intimacy they were looking for was with them all along. The episode ends with Marge and Homer happy and in love, content with the knowledge that they don't need to go on a romantic getaway to feel intimate and connected.
The episode deals with mature themes like the importance of intimacy in a marriage, passion, and love while keeping the show's characteristic humor and satire. The storyline is well-written and executed with warmth and wit, making it a memorable addition to The Simpsons' catalog.