: In the more bizarre B-plot, Homer takes Bart and Lisa to a sanctuary for retired film animals, where a lonely female chimpanzee kidnaps Bart and treats him like her own child. Critical Review
: Most fans and critics consider it an "average" episode of the era—not a classic, but certainly not a "dud" like some of the season's more repetitive marriage-crisis plots. It’s a solid, entertaining 22 minutes that relies heavily on its guest stars and character subversions. I Simpson 17x14
: The episode is packed with decent sight gags, particularly involving Ned's "Left-Handed Convention" and his awkward encounter with baseball star Randy Johnson. However, some critics felt the "Bart kidnapped by an ape" storyline was a bit too "zany" even for later-season Simpsons standards. : In the more bizarre B-plot, Homer takes
: 6.5/10 — A fun, if slightly disjointed, watch that benefits from the rare spotlight on the Flanders children. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Rate and Review: Season 17 | The No Homers Club : The episode is packed with decent sight
: It offers a rare, interesting look at Marge’s maternal instincts outside her own family. Seeing her challenge Flanders’ restrictive parenting provides some of the episode's strongest moments.
: After Ned Flanders wins a computer in a duck race but gives it to Marge, she repays the favor by babysitting Rod and Todd. This plotline is often praised for its sweetness, as Marge tries to "liven up" the Flanders boys' overly safe and sterile lives.