Homer's Odyssey

"Homer's Odyssey" is the third full length episode of The Simpsons, that originally aired on the Fox network on January 21, 1990. In this episode Homer becomes a crusader for citizen safety in Springfield, and is promoted to his current position as Nuclear Safety Inspector for the entire power plant. It was written by Jay Kogen and Wallace Wolodarsky and was the first Simpsons script to be completed, although it was the third episode produced. Ba... more

"Homer's Odyssey" is the third full length episode of The Simpsons, that originally aired on the Fox network on January 21, 1990. In this episode Homer becomes a crusader for citizen safety in Springfield, and is promoted to his current position as Nuclear Safety Inspector for the entire power plant. It was written by Jay Kogen and Wallace Wolodarsky and was the first Simpsons script to be completed, although it was the third episode produced. Bart's class attends a field trip to the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. On the bus, Bart must sit next to Wendell; a classmate with horrible motion sickness. Bart is warned not to complain and is told that if he makes one more outburst, he will be forced to sing in front of the class. Sherri and Terri, the twins sitting behind Bart, both kiss him, causing him to yell. His annoyed teacher, Edna Krabappel, forces him to sing. At the power plant Mr. Smithers shows the class an educational video about nuclear energy. During a tour of the plant,... less