Homer Goes to College

Season 5, Episode 3, Aired
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After learning that Homer is seriously underqualified for his own job, Mr. Burns enrolls him at Springfield University. While there, he befriends three nerds and accidentally gets them expelled.
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  • College Man

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    By futuramarama, Jun 23, 2011 Report Abuse
    We learn that Homer never finished college, or even went to college for that matter. So he goes and has to pass so he can keep his job at the Power Plant. He meets three nerds named Gary, Doug and Benjamin, but they are such nerds Homer tries to get them to change. But he inadvertently gets them kicked out of college. Now he must try to pass his class and get his new "friends" back into college. In the end Homer fails so he needs to retake the class.

    A very hilarious episode with a very interesting plot. Perfectmoreless

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  • Homer goes to College in this classic episode

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    By Southparkfa, Jun 23, 2011 Report Abuse
    In this episode, a suprise worker evaluation test is held at the Power Plant, and Homer fails it. This was hilarious as the replica work station manages to blow up even though there was no Nuclear material in it. He is then forced to go back to College in order to keep his job. He goes to Springfield University and takes Nuclear Physics 101. This was also hilarious because of this scene:

    Teacher: "Hello students, I see we have many new students, but as the old saying goes out with the old in with the nucleus"

    (everyone laughs except Homer)

    (Teacher drops papers; Homer laughs so hard, but he's the only one)

    This scene along with the scene where he puts his GED on fire make for a classic episode. Overall, one of my favorites and one well worth watching. 10/10 A+moreless

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  • The silliest episode of the Simpsons!

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    By GULPJR, Jun 23, 2011 Report Abuse
    Though it may not be the best episode of the Simpsons, it's def. a classic! This is my favorite episode of the Simpsons because it's so silly even for the Simpsons. I laugh every time I see this episode and I enjoy Homer's view on education, I can really relate to it. Conan O'Brien wrote this episode and you can tell by how silly it is. He also wrote two other personal favorites of mine (Marge vs. the Monorail and New Kid on the Block). Too me this is one the greatest episodes of the Simpsons and any person who has never seen any of the classic episodes (seasons 2-9) who think that Family Guy is way better (though it's clearly a rip-off) needs to watch this episode!moreless

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  • Homer in College.

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    By fenway98, Jun 12, 2010 Report Abuse
    After failing a test for The Power Plant, homer must go back to college. He watches The School of Hard Knockers to prepare, and he sees how mean the dean is portrayed in the show. Homer therefore hates the dean at college, even though he is extremely nice.

    Anyways, during a test, homer runs outside and chases some squirrels. The dean sends him to a tutor. Benjamin, Doug and gary, three nerds. Homer soon becomes friends with them, and pulls many pranks with them. Like stealing Springfield A and M's pig mascot, and running over the dean. The dean forgives him, but Homer goes back to coleege.

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  • this is a great ep

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    By cube2k8, May 16, 2010 Report Abuse
    in this ep of the simpsons homer must go to college due to the fact he is underqualied for his postion and he tries to turn to his colective experince and he gets into a rowdy animal house and nearly ruins the life of his kind and he relies to get through it from three nerds that can help him pass. homer gets to keep his job and he passes. this was a good ep i thought and it had some funny moments. and that is why i gave the show what i gave it a 8.5 and i think this was a good start to season 5 with this ep and the eps before it in season 5moreless

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    • The nerds have a poster of the band, Devo, in their room. Edit
    • According the Matt Groening, the gag where Homer boasts about how smart he is and misspells smart (S-M-R-T) was a genuine fluff by Dan Castellaneta. But they thought it was so funny and so in character that they kept it. Edit
    • The closing credits include scenes of Homer waterskiing in a toga, a naked Homer being spanked by frat boys, several students being crammed into a phone box,and Homer pushing the Dean into a swimming pool. Edit

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    • Blackboard Joke: None. Couch Gag: The family sits on the couch and gets crushed by a foot a la the opening to Monty Python's Flying Circus. Edit

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    • Lisa: Nerds are nothing to fear, Dad. In fact, some nerds of note include popcorn magnate Orville Redenbacher, rock star David Byrne, and Supreme Court Justice David Souter. Homer: Oh no! Not Souter! (buries face in hands) Oh nooo! Edit
    • Benjamin: Come on, Mr. Simpson, you'll never pass this course without learning the periodic table. Homer: I'll write it on my hand. Benjamin: Hoh! Including all known lanthanides & actinides? Good luck! Edit
    • Homer: I've been working on a plan. During the exam, I'll hide under some coats, and hope that somehow everything will work out. Edit

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    • Monty Python's Flying Circus The couch gag for this episode (with the giant foot crushing the couch) references Monty Python's Flying Circus. The nerds also mention this show during the episode. Edit
    • A Clockwork Orange Homer's cramming session, when his eyes are being held open, parodies a scene from the 1971 Stanley Kubrick film, A Clockwork Orange. Edit
    • Berzerk The nerd's dialogue, Intruder Alert, stop the humanoid, is a reference to the video game Berzerk. Edit

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