Marge on the Lam

Season 5, Episode 6, Aired
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Homer has to cancel his plans with Marge because he got his arms stuck in two vending machines, so Marge goes out with their neighboor Ruth. It turns out, Ruth is somewhat of a wanted criminal. In a Thelma and Louise style story, Marge and Ruth are being chased by Chief Wiggum and Homer. All the while, Lionel Hutz is left to babysit the children.moreless
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  • perfect

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    By futuramarama, Aug 19, 2011 Report Abuse
    what i liked- the Dragnet parodyending, the song that Ruth first played when Marge got in the car, "From this moment on, Lionel Hutz does not exist. Say hello to Miguel Sanchez!", what Homer thought a ballet was originally,the name of the bar being Shotkicks, etc.
    hilarious episode. there are many funny moments in this episode and it was a nice parody to (i believe) Thelma and Louise.. A+ episode, no doubt in my mindmoreless

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  • this was a good ep

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    By cube2k8, May 18, 2010 Report Abuse
    this was a good simpsns ep in this ep marge goes out with the girls with the next store niebor ruth powers and she wants to have a good time and ruth wants to go out and live . and so chife wigum attemps to pull ruth over an she flees and reveals she stole the car to marge and marge starts to worry alot because she could go to jail. and pursaded by the cops they drive over a chasm and only to land safly on a pile of garbage this was a good ep that involved marge and that is why igave it a 8.5moreless

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  • Marge On The Lam

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    By casabonita83, Dec 23, 2009 Report Abuse
    Marge invites her neighbor Ruth Powers out to a ballet performance. The two have a great time and agree to go out more often. The next night, Ruth pulls up in a convertible wearing jeans and a leather jacket. Ruth and Marge head off to several night clubs before driving up to the Springfield sign that overlooks the town. Homer arrives just as they are leaving, and runs into Chief Wiggum who offers to drive him home. Wiggum tries to pull over Ruth's car for a minor infraction, but Ruth speeds up since she stole the car from her ex husband. Homer and Wiggum speed off and chase the car. Ruth wants to give herself up when several other police cars join the race, but Marge talks her out of it. They are now driving through the desert towards a chasm. Homer believes they are trying to kill themselves, and before they hit the chasm Homer over a bullhorn apologises to Marge for being a bad husband. The car stops just before hitting the chasm, but Homer and Wiggum's car goes over the edge, landing safely on a pile of garbage.moreless

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  • Marge goes on the run from the law in a Thelma and Louise-esque situation with her new best friend, Ruth Powers.

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    By Scottstopher28, Dec 30, 2008 Report Abuse
    There are very few Marge episodes that work well,which is a shame because she is a good character but this episode stands out from all the others. It is good character building for Marge, and Homer has some of his best moments ever in this episode. I found Chief Wiggum very funny in this episode also. It showed every character doing what they do best and generally a good episode. The writers didn't fall into the trap of making the episode too Thelma and Louise related so that they left out the funny bits. This combination of comedy and Thelma and Louise work spectacularly together.moreless

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  • Not as stong as the rest of the season, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't rock...

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    By Iverson82094, Jan 23, 2008 Report Abuse
    Marge spends some time with her neighbor, Ruth Powers, and the two find that they enjoy each other's company very much. One night, Ruth picks up Marge in a cherry '66 T-Bird convertible that just happens to have been reported stolen by Ruth's ex-husband. Pursued by Chief Wiggum, Marge and Ruth take to the road, Thelma and Louise-style. Wiggum, with Homer as his passenger, tracks down the stolen vehicle, but loses it when Ruth smartly turns her headlights off. Ruth and Marge get away, but Homer and Chief Wiggum drive the squad car off a cliff. The only thing that saves them is a pile of garbage so high they barely crash at all.moreless

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    • Music From This Episode "Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows" by Lesley Gore (Played while Chief Wiggum and Homer are in the car.) Edit
    • Music From This Episode: "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns 'N Roses (played while Marge and Ruth are in the car) Edit
    • Homer's power sander reads: "Property of Ned Flanders" Edit

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    • Blackboard Joke: none Couch Gag: The family rushes into the living room and crashes through the wall, which is painted to look like the couch and living room. Edit

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    • Otto: Hey, Mrs. Simpson, you should try one of these smart drinks! (Downs his drink) Oh, wow. I've wasted my life! Edit
    • Ruth: I envy you and Homer. Marge: Thank you. Why? Ruth: If you ever met my ex-husband, you'd understand. All he ever did was eat, sleep and drink beer. Marge: Your point being? Edit
    • Carl: Hey, Homer, you wanna get a beer on the way home? Homer: (bitter) I can't. I gotta take my wife to the ballet. Lenny: Heh, You're gonna go see the bear in the little car, huh? Edit

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    • William Kennedy Smith Rape Trial The scene with Mayor Quimby in the underground club is a reference to the William Kennedy Smith alledged rape incident. Edit
    • Homer: Haven't you kids seen Home Alone? If some burglars come, it'll be a very humorous and entertaining situation? In the movie Home Alone, Macaulay Culkin is accidentally left behind when his family takes a vacation. Some crooks try to burglarize the house and he rigs up several painful booby traps for them. Edit
    • L.A. Law Lionel Hutz and the kids watch the TV drama L.A. Law. Lionel Hutz claims this show is highly inaccurate because real lawyers do not work in skyscrapers, have secretaries or wear belts. Edit

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