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See, now this is how to put a creative spin on a "The Simpsons Are Going To" episode.

This was a fun episode. So many different things going on: Marge wanting the perfect vacation photo, Homer bonding with Evelyn (and the sweet beautiful irony of Patty having her own Homer), Lisa fretting over the cost of the trip, Shauna being totally oblivious to everything else going on because her drama with Jimbo... It was character-driven kookiness left and right. I loved Chalmers trying fruitlessly to connect with his self-centered daughter. I loved Bart and Lisa snooping through Kirk's room and finding more than they ever wanted to know. I loved Marge chewing Patty out and then telling her why having her own Homer is actually wonderful. I loved the scam reveal because it's such a pathetic Van Houten thing to do. This is definitely a recommended episode for the season.

This one fell completely flat. Unless Evelyn stays a regular in at least the background (which I don't think anyone outside of Allison, Jess and Krusty's daughter, Sophie, have done) there's not much reason to care about her and Patty making up. I guess the most amusing part was contrasting last week's guest character and how Homer felt towards them. It's just not easy to get involved in a relationship where I'm not entirely sure they directly talked to one another more than once.

Only thing that was good was Chalmers trying to parent, but even then that was offset by the negative of having more Shauna.

I really liked this one - I really hope Alex comes back and does become a regular - it's about time Patty had a regular girlfriend. And it was kind of hilarious seeing her fall for someone like Homer after years of railing against him.

The resolution to the Van Houten plot was properly ridiculous too. So this was fun!