The Simpsons season 29 episode 7 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
The Simpsons enjoy a Chinese takeout dinner, each with their favorite dish. Homer receives basketball game tickets from Mr. Burns and chooses to go with his friends over family. Moe feels excluded and struggles emotionally, leading him to try improving his bar and reminiscing about the old bowling team, the Pin Pals. The reformed team, facing wealthy traders in a bowling match, endures psychological warfare. Despite Homer's attempt to throw the game for Moe's sake, the Pin Pals win, and Moe realizes the importance of his friendships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dishes did the Simpson family have for dinner?
Bart had General Tso's chicken, Lisa had Pacifist Tso's tofu, Maggie had Kung Pao Cheerios, and Homer had MSG.
Who called Homer with an offer for basketball tickets?
Mr. Burns called Homer offering tickets to a basketball game.
Why did Homer choose to go to the basketball game with his friends?
Marge advised Homer to follow his heart, leading him to choose his friends over his family for the game.
Why did Moe feel left out and alone?
Moe felt left out because he was not invited to the basketball game by Homer and his friends.
What did Moe do to try and reconcile with his friends?
Moe improved his bar and tried to remind his friends of the good times they had as the Pin Pals, their old bowling team.
Who were the members of the reformed Pin Pals?
The reformed Pin Pals included Moe, Lenny, Carl, and Barney.
What challenge did the Pin Pals face at the state finals?
The Pin Pals faced a team of wealthy, high-frequency traders in the state finals.
What was the bet that Moe made with the traders?
Moe bet his bar against a rich experience that only the traders could provide.
How did the traders use emotional manipulation during the bowling match?
The traders used psychological tactics, exploiting Moe's emotional weaknesses to gain an advantage.
What was the outcome of the bowling match?
Despite challenges, the Pin Pals won the match, and Moe realized the value of his friendships.