Anyways, this morning while we were talking I was reminded of, what is quite possibly, my favorite Simpson's episode ever. It is definitely in my top 5. Episode 13 of season 6 is called, "And Maggie makes three..." This episode could make any Homer doubter become a Homer believer. The episode opens with Bart and Lisa asking Homer and Marge, why there are no baby pictures of Maggie in any of the albums. Homer then goes into the story of Maggie's birth. We learn that Homer and Marge had paid off all of their debt. Bart and Lisa we around, and Homer was working at the Power Plant. After some discussion with Marge, Homer decides to tell Mr. Burns to "shove it," and quits. He then takes up a job at the local bowling alley. So we soon find Homer completely happy! Loving his family, his job, and his life! Then we learn that Marge is pregnant. She does everything she can to keep it from Homer. Marge knows that the news would end Homer's happiness and that he would no longer be able to support his family on his bowling alley salary. Eventually he figures it out and is devistated. Because of the financial situation now, Homer is forced to go back to Mr. Burns and beg for his job back. Mr. Burns places a plague in front of Homer's desk which reads, "Don't forget: you're here forever." Once again, Homer is unhappy at work. But, as with every Simpson child, the moment Maggie was born, Homer instantly fell in love with her. After they hear the story, Bart and Lisa still don't understand why there are no baby pictures of Maggie. All Homer tells them is that they are in a place where he needs them the most. We are then taken back to Homer's office where the wall is covered with baby pictures of Maggie. He has positioned them over the sign so that it now reads, "Do It For Her."
It is truly an awesome episode.
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