The Simpsons “Cliff Notes” – Episode 5, Season 31: Gorillas on the Mast

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Amelia Semple, Contributor
December 3, 2019

  • The Simpsons spend a day at a water theme park called “Aquatraz” (this is a twist on the name of the infamous prison)
  • After Lisa has a mental breakdown about a trapped orca, Homer talks to Maggie about his recurring dream about buying a boat
  • This wish is revealed through a flashback in which Homer and Grandpa are fishing
  • A flashy businessman sells Homer a boat, however, it turns out that he and his wife are scammers
  • Lisa sets a plan with Bart and Groundskeeper Willie to free an orca and complete the task
  • The Simpsons have a great day on the water with Homer’s new Boat. Marge is pleased with Homer’s purchase
  • Bart and Millhouse decide to free a Gorilla named Lulu from the zoo
  • After he discovers that the boat has faulty engine, Homer decides to get Lenny and Carl in on the boat deal
  • Bart and Milhouse’s freeing of Lulu goes terribly wrong
  • Homer decides to add most of the Springfield community onto the boat deal
  • Lisa makes friends with Lulu at Springfield Elementary
  • Homer gives up on the boat idea
  • Lisa researches a gorilla farm and gives Lulu to Jane Goodwall
  • The gorillas pick up some of Homer’s tactics