8. Homer Simpson In: 'kidney Trouble' 〈90% PLUS〉
" Homer Simpson in: 'Kidney Trouble '" is the eighth episode of of The Simpsons , first airing on December 6, 1998 . Written by John Swartzwelder and directed by Mike B. Anderson, it is often cited by fans and critics as a landmark moment in the transition to the "Jerkass Homer" era of the show. Episode Overview Production Code Episode Number Main Characters Homer Simpson and Abraham "Grampa" Simpson Chalkboard Gag "I am not a licensed hairstylist" Couch Gag The family are frogs on a lily pad; Maggie is a tadpole Plot Summary
: Homer flees the operating table twice. During his first escape, he joins a "Ship of Lost Souls" filled with outcasts, but even they throw him overboard when they hear he abandoned his father. 8. Homer Simpson in: 'Kidney Trouble'
: Dr. Hibbert informs the family that Homer is a perfect donor match. Homer initially agrees but grows terrified after Moe and the barflies warn him of the dangers of living with only one kidney. " Homer Simpson in: 'Kidney Trouble '" is
: After a family trip to a tourist-trap ghost town called Bloodbath Gulch, Homer refuses to stop the car for Grampa to use the restroom. The prolonged pressure causes Grampa's kidneys to "explode". Hibbert informs the family that Homer is a
