The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons

Season 9, Episode 7, Aired
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Springfield has a bachelor auction, but none of Springfield's bachelors are the least bit attractive. Five women pool their money together and bid on Apu. They share him and he becomes quite the ladies' man. He is discussing his new life with Homer when his mother's letter arrives, reminding him that he has to have an arranged marriage. He tells his mother that he is already married, so she comes to meet his wife. Homer lets him pretend that Marge is his wife and Apu and his mother stay with the Simpsons. While Homer is pretending to not be married to Marge, he discovers the joys of living in a retirement home. Apu's mother hates Marge and she eventually figures it out the deception, so she goes on with plans for Apu's arranged marriage. Everyone shows up for Apu's marriage and Homer tries unsuccessfully to stop the ceremony. Apu finds to his surprise that his wife is a wonderful woman, and decides to marry her as planned.moreless
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  • Julie Kavner

    Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, and Selma Bouvier

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    Harry Shearer

    Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Waylon Smithers, Kent Brockman, and others

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    Dan Castellaneta

    Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, and others

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  • this was a good ep

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    By cube2k8, May 23, 2010 Report Abuse
    in this ep of the simpsons show apu has a aranged marrige and its to women from india name manjuila bart apu has not seen her in ages becasue it was aranged when they were kids. and she has not seen him .so apus parents are coming and so apu makes aplan with homer so marge pretends he is apus wife and homer is not married. and so he can excape not being married to manjula . at the end majula finds out and they are married at the simpsons house and it was a good wedding with elephants and everything. such a good epmoreless

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  • Apu Gets Married

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    By futuramarama, Jan 24, 2010 Report Abuse
    Apu enjoys living life as a bachelor, but he gets a sign in the mail from his mother that it is time for his arranged marriage to Manjula. Apu is terrified, and takes Homer's advice and uses Marge as his wife. But Apu's mother finds out the truth and the wedding is back on. Apu is extremely timid, until he meets Manjula and thinks she is really hot. They get married and look forward to years of happiness.

    A good episode, Apu episodes are generally good I think. Some real funny parts and a sweet story, overall grade is B+moreless

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  • Apu gives in...

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    By twilightboy, May 13, 2008 Report Abuse
    Watching this average episode I remembered the story of a friend of mine who almost got married to an indian guy. His mother didn't want him to marry her and she already had a spouse prepared for him. Now watching this episode, it is a confirmation of the customs in the indian culture.

    This episode is not so good as episodes from the previous season, but it is still very strong and remains at the same level than the other in this season. The elephant in the last part of this story is probably the only exaggeration in this episode. I like that.moreless

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  • Apu is enjoying his new found bachelorhood when suddenly He is called to go through with his arranged marriage.

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    By codename11, Jan 27, 2008 Report Abuse
    A very funny and enjoyable episode that changed a charecter forever. Favorite moments are Homer being the god Ganesh, Homer at the old folks home, and anything with Manjula's mom. Jan Hooks is always great as Manjula and the charecter design on Manjula is great. I liked the Bachelor auction great use of all of Springfield in there I loved Moe's description of a perfect woman and krusty was great as usual. I really like that Apu has a wife it suits him good episode Season 9 is doing great so far. Great job Simpsons cast you've done it again! blehmoreless

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  • an episode in which we will never forget because a new character is being introduced into the story!!!

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    By Iverson82094, Jan 25, 2008 Report Abuse
    Apu's mother writes him a letter reminding him of his arranged bride and that he must marry her soon. When his mother comes to town, Apu enlists Marge to pretend she is his wife. Meanwhile, Homer has checked himself into the Springfield Retirement Castle, enjoying the leisurely days and free meals. After a series of farcical encounters with Apu's increasingly suspicious mother, Marge and Apu reveal the truth. Apu's arranged marriage is back on in spite of his reservations. But when he meets Manjula, his bride-to-be, Apu is smitten by her beauty and her good taste in movies. The two are married and live happily every after.moreless

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Trivia, Notes, Quotes and Allusions

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    • When Homer is greeting the old people when he is hiding out at the Retirement Castle, he greets someone named Asa. Asa Phelps died in the "…Hellfish" episode, unless this is a different Asa. Edit
    • The plot for this episode appears on a collector card in level 5 of The Simpsons: Hit & Run video game. Edit
    • Captain McAllister says "I'm not attractive" but close captioning says "I'll go quietly". Edit

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    • In the scene where Bart is burning hymns to make the fire sacred, he was originally burning pages from the Bible, but the editor thought that was a little over the top and had it changed. Edit
    • According to the Nahasapeemapetilon family chart, Apu has two brothers (including Sanjay), and he's the oldest out of his brothers. Edit
    • Blackboard Joke: None. Couch Gag: The couch in the TV room is a wall. Bart comes in and spray paints the family on the wall, then signs his "masterpiece" with "El Barto". Edit

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    • (Homer, wearing an elephant mask, tries to stop Apu's wedding) Homer: I am the god, Ganesh! This wedding angers me. It will break up or all will die. Apu: (embarrassed) Oh God! Homer: Please listen to me! (makes elephant noise) Indian: (in Hindi) You are not Ganesh! Ganesh is graceful! (he chases after Homer) Homer: Stop chasing Ganesh, you're just going to get more wrath! Edit
    • (After seeing a mouse being crushed by the elephant.) Apu: Lucky mouse. Edit
    • Apu: Can you believe it? Tradition forbids me to even look at the woman who I am going to spend the rest of my life with. Has the whole world gone crazy? Homer: Nope. Just your screwy country. Edit

  • Allusions

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    • Ben Hur: The scene where Homer and the old man race in wheelchairs and their wheels clash is similar to the chariot scene of Ben Hur. Edit
    • The Foreigner song "Hot Blooded" plays over Apu's bachelor binge. Edit
    • Harry Shearer The name of a hair salon seen in this episode, "Hairy Shearers," is a take on The Simpsons voice actor Harry Shearer's name. Edit

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