Homer's Phobia

S8E15: Homer's Phobia

S8E158.32/16/199723 min

The Simpsons befriend a shop owner, but when Homer discovers the man is gay, he worries about his influence on Bart.

Episode Ending

In "Simpsonlar - S8E15," also known as "Homer's Phobia," the episode wraps up with the Simpson family trying to escape a reindeer attack. Earlier, Homer had taken Bart to a steel mill in an attempt to expose him to more traditionally masculine activities, but the plan backfired when the mill turned out to be staffed by gay men. The climax occurs when John, the family's new friend whom Homer initially rejected due to his sexuality, comes to their rescue at a Christmas-themed reindeer farm. The reindeer charge at Homer and Bart, but John arrives just in time, using a loud horn to scare off the animals. After this dramatic rescue, Homer finally accepts John's friendship and realizes that his fears about Bart were unfounded. The episode concludes with Homer acknowledging his own misconceptions, wrapping up on a note of newfound understanding and acceptance.

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Cast & Crew

Cast

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)