In a nod to its Philly roots, The Simpsons has crafted an episode that's quintessentially Pennsylvanian for its 800th milestone. The plot, which premieres on Sunday, February 15th, sees Marge and Homer getting tangled up in a wild goose chase at the Philadelphia Dog Show. Their dog, Santa's Little Helper, is the real prize here - they just need to get him into shape.
The episode, titled "Irrational Treasure," channels the swashbuckling adventures of movies like National Treasure, with its fast-paced twists and turns. The logline hints at a historical conspiracy that gets Marge and Homer deeply entrenched. It's a wild ride, full of nostalgic nods to the 2000s blockbusters.
The city shines bright in this episode, too - Philadelphia is practically a character in its own right. Expect all sorts of stereotypical culture on display, from iconic cheesesteaks at Geno's Steaks and Pat's King of Steaks, to The Roots performing live. Questlove even takes center stage as the voice of a charismatic tour guide leading Segway tours through the city.
But what really sets this episode apart is its A-list guest stars. Kevin Bacon makes a memorable appearance as a concierge with more personality than most people have in their lives. Quinta Brunson, creator of Abbott Elementary, brings her sharp wit to the role of Adrienne. And let's not forget Boyz II Men, who lend their talents to reworked versions of the show's iconic opening and closing themes.
This isn't the first time Philadelphia has made a splash on The Simpsons - its 30th-annual Halloween episode from 2019 featured Flyers mascot Gritty. But this latest episode is just as special. With cameos from Pittsburgh-based actors in "The Pitt," it's clear that this city is ready for its close-up.
In short, don't miss out on the Philly-centric fun when The Simpsons airs its 800th episode on Sunday, February 15th. It's an adventure you won't want to miss - and who knows what other Easter eggs are waiting to be spotted?
The episode, titled "Irrational Treasure," channels the swashbuckling adventures of movies like National Treasure, with its fast-paced twists and turns. The logline hints at a historical conspiracy that gets Marge and Homer deeply entrenched. It's a wild ride, full of nostalgic nods to the 2000s blockbusters.
The city shines bright in this episode, too - Philadelphia is practically a character in its own right. Expect all sorts of stereotypical culture on display, from iconic cheesesteaks at Geno's Steaks and Pat's King of Steaks, to The Roots performing live. Questlove even takes center stage as the voice of a charismatic tour guide leading Segway tours through the city.
But what really sets this episode apart is its A-list guest stars. Kevin Bacon makes a memorable appearance as a concierge with more personality than most people have in their lives. Quinta Brunson, creator of Abbott Elementary, brings her sharp wit to the role of Adrienne. And let's not forget Boyz II Men, who lend their talents to reworked versions of the show's iconic opening and closing themes.
This isn't the first time Philadelphia has made a splash on The Simpsons - its 30th-annual Halloween episode from 2019 featured Flyers mascot Gritty. But this latest episode is just as special. With cameos from Pittsburgh-based actors in "The Pitt," it's clear that this city is ready for its close-up.
In short, don't miss out on the Philly-centric fun when The Simpsons airs its 800th episode on Sunday, February 15th. It's an adventure you won't want to miss - and who knows what other Easter eggs are waiting to be spotted?
kevin bacon makes an appearance too 
and boyz II men get to sing on the iconic theme songs 
cant wait for this ep tho 800th milestone is a big deal 
. I mean, Santa's Little Helper as the main prize is everything 
and the swashbuckling adventures sounds like so much fun! 
i mean, who doesn't love a good dog show adventure? but what's up with all the nostalgic nods to 2000s blockbusters tho? and btw, questlove as a tour guide sounds AMAZING 
and yeah, gotta give it up for the cameos from pittsburgh actors - it's all about representation now 
They really went all out with this one 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to see The Roots performing live 
? It's like a mini Philadelphia festival in itself. But what's even better is that Philly gets its due respect as more than just a city - it's almost a character in its own right 
. Can't wait to watch this episode and see how they pull off all those nostalgic nods 
️ Who wouldn't wanna see The Roots perform live or try an authentic cheesesteak from Pat's King of Steaks? 
It's gonna be fun to watch Marge and Homer get into all sorts of wacky misadventures at the dog show. And omg, Kevin Bacon as a concierge sounds hilarious! 
they've got aPhilly vibe going on and it sounds like its gonna be SO much fun 
he's literally one of my faves i love how they're incorporating all these iconic philly things into the ep, from geno's steaks to The roots performing live 
An entire city takeover sounds like so much fun, especially with Philly's iconic landmarks and culture on display. And can we talk about the amazing A-list guest stars?! Kevin Bacon as a charismatic concierge? Quinta Brunson bringing her sharp wit to the role of Adrienne? Boyz II Men reworking the show's themes? 
... BUT, on the other hand, it's gonna be SO much fun watching Kevin Bacon and Quinta Brunson bring their A-game to this ep! And, let's be real, Boyz II Men's cameos are always a good time 
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. I mean, I'm all for celebrating Philly roots, but does it have to be a caricature of itself? Like, come on, Santa's Little Helper is the real prize? It's just an excuse to cram in every cheesesteak and Segway tour stereotype imaginable 
. Plus, can we please get some originality instead of rehashed movie references? "Irrational Treasure" sounds like a rip-off of National Treasure, and let's be real, it's not even trying to be that good 
. Just another case of The Simpsons cashing in on its 800th episode 
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also who else is excited for the segway tour with questlove?? 
. I'm also loving the idea of Questlove as a charismatic tour guide - talk about a perfect fit! But what really gets me is how much Philly shines throughout the episode. From the iconic cheesesteaks to The Roots performing live, it's like they're giving us a big ol' plate of Philly love 
. I'm so down for this one and can't wait to see what kind of Easter eggs we can spot!
plus the guest stars are giving me LIFE - kevin bacon and boyz II men?? what's not to love about that?! 
Kevin Bacon and Boyz II Men as guest stars? That's just amazing 