The Food Wife

Couch gag rating: N/A Unfortunately the credits were shortened again.

The episode: After the car breaks down, Marge, Lisa, and Bart find themselves stranded in Little Ethiopia until the tow truck gets there. They decide to bide their time and get something to eat. Marge reluctantly orders the most exotic dish on the menu at Bart's and Lisa's urging.

It's a big hit at the table. A bunch of foodies, led by Comic Book Guy, come there to eat. Marge, Bart and Lisa have such a good time that they become foodies and start their own food blog. Marge has suddenly usurped Homer's position as 'Fun Dad.' Favorite moment(s): Sherbet and the Empire State of Mind foodie rap song spoof.

This episode was excellent. It really gets to the core of how Homer and Marge vie for the affection and approval of Bart and Lisa. We see how selfish they can become when the title of 'Fun Mom' or 'Fun Dad' are at stake, and we ultimately see how they overcome that and become better, more united parents as a result.

Overall rating: This episode is a strong 9/10. The kind of overblown foodie culture showcased in this episode is rife with comedy gold and The Simpsons do a wonderful job of skewering it.