S14E14: Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington

S14E146.23/9/200323 min

An air traffic route is redirected so that airplanes start flying directly over the Simpsons' house. The noise starts to disrupt their lives and, desperate for a solution, the family turns to their Congressman. However, he dies of a heart attack, so they ask Krusty the Clown to run for Congress so that he can help them. Krusty is successful in his campaign, but finds that his air traffic bill is ignored by the veteran Congressmen. He soon becomes disillusioned with the system, so the Simpsons, with guidance from Walter Mondale, help him out by blackmailing one of his opponents and attaching the bill to a more popular one. The bill passes, and the air traffic is re-routed.

Episode Ending

In "The Simpsons" Season 14, Episode 14, titled "Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington," the episode wraps up with the family tackling the noise pollution caused by rerouted airplanes flying over their house. After realizing that political intervention is needed, they convince Krusty the Clown to run for Congress. Krusty surprisingly wins the election and heads to Washington. Once there, he finds himself overwhelmed by the bureaucracy and the demands of his new position. However, with some guidance from the Simpson family and a bit of political maneuvering, he manages to get a bill passed to change the flight paths back to their original routes. The episode concludes with Krusty basking in his brief success as a congressman, though it's clear he isn't cut out for politics long-term. The Simpsons return to their quieter home, satisfied that their efforts have paid off, while Krusty's political career seems destined for a quick end.