[s33e22] Poorhouse Rock May 2026

The episode begins with Marge spending a "ladies' night" watching a Bridgerton -style British drama, leaving a hungover Homer to take the kids to church. After Bart humiliates Homer in front of his Sunday School class by showing a video of his various failures, Homer tries to regain his son's respect by taking him to the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant.

: The central 11-minute musical suite performed by Hugh Jackman as the Janitor.

: Reviews were polarized. Some critics praised its "anarchic" energy and catchy songs, while some fans on platforms like IMDb felt it prioritised a political agenda over jokes. [S33E22] Poorhouse Rock

The episode ends with a meta-gag where Lisa informs Homer and Marge that their home insurance policy specifically does not cover "musical numbers" after Bart accidentally burns down his treehouse.

" Poorhouse Rock " is the of The Simpsons (Episode 22), first airing on May 22, 2022. It is a unique musical episode that blends Schoolhouse Rock! parodies with a blunt critique of the disappearing American middle class. Plot Summary The episode begins with Marge spending a "ladies'

: Bart ultimately decides to become a firefighter, reasoning that due to climate change, "the world will always be on fire," ensuring he will always have a job.

: Economic inequality, the decline of unions, student debt, and the automation of labor. : Reviews were polarized

Bart is surprisingly impressed by Homer's high pay for minimal work and declares he wants to be a nuclear safety inspector. However, a (guest star Hugh Jackman) appears to shatter this dream, explaining through an extended musical number why the stable middle-class life Homer enjoys is no longer attainable for Bart's generation. Key Musical Numbers & Guest Stars