The Simpsons season 29 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

On Abe Simpson's birthday, the family visits a planetarium, sparking a chain of events: Lisa realizes a mistake in her school paper and, with Bart's help, breaks into the school to correct it. They discover Principal Skinner secretly living there, hiding from a painful revelation about his mother concealing his marching band acceptance. Abe, after getting a hearing aid, overhears hurtful family comments, leading him to leave home. The family, feeling his absence, eventually reunites with Abe, mending their relationship.

Full Episode S29E05 Recap

### Planetarium Visit - The Simpson family visits a planetarium for Abe Simpson's (Grandpa) birthday. - Homer attempts to use various discounts, including an astronaut one. - At the planetarium, Homer is amused to find out his weight on the moon. ### Unexpected Revelation - The show at the planetarium states the universe is 13.8 billion years old. - Lisa realizes she submitted a paper incorrectly stating the universe's age as million years instead of billion. - Bart agrees to help Lisa break into the school to correct her paper. ### Principal Skinner's Secret - Bart and Lisa discover Principal Skinner living secretly in the school. - Skinner reveals he was accepted into a marching band but never knew because his mother hid the acceptance letter. ### Abe Simpson's Hearing Aid - Abe gets a hearing aid and overhears his family speaking negatively about him. - Feeling hurt, Abe leaves home and experiences loneliness and misunderstanding in various places. ### Lisa's Dilemma - Lisa confesses to changing her paper to Miss Hoover, who is more concerned about her missing nicotine gum. - Lisa is tasked with replacing the gum as a consequence. ### Skinner's Mother's Admission - Skinner confronts his mother about hiding his acceptance letter. - She justifies her action by expressing disdain for marching bands but ultimately they reconcile. ### Abe's Return - The family misses Abe and decides to bring him back home. - Abe returns and settles back into family life, watching television with Homer. ### Conclusion - The episode ends with a humorous interaction between Abe and Homer as they watch a TV show, hinting at generational gaps and their different perspectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Simpson family visit the planetarium?

They visit for Abe Simpson's birthday.

What mistake does Lisa realize she made in her paper?

She wrote the universe's age as million years instead of billion.

How does Bart help Lisa with her paper?

He breaks into the school with her to change the information.

Why is Principal Skinner living in the school?

He is avoiding going home after discovering his mother hid his marching band acceptance letter.

What does Abe Simpson overhear with his new hearing aid?

He overhears his family speaking negatively about him.

How does Lisa's teacher react to her confession about changing the paper?

Miss Hoover is more concerned about her missing nicotine gum.

What was hidden from Skinner by his mother?

His acceptance letter to a marching band.

How does the family feel after Abe leaves?

They miss him and decide to bring him back.

What show do Abe and Homer end up watching together?

An Emmy-winning premium cable show.

Does Skinner reconcile with his mother?

Yes, they reconcile after she explains her actions.

What request does Skinner make to his mother after moving back in?

He wants the parental controls taken off the TV.

What does Lisa have to do as a consequence for changing her paper?

She has to replace Miss Hoover's nicotine gum.

How does the family react when Abe returns?

They are happy and express their love for him.

What is the generational gap highlighted in the final scene?

Abe and Homer's different perspectives on the TV show they watch.

What is the theme of Abe's experience in this episode?

The challenges and misunderstandings of aging and family dynamics.

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