S14E20: Brake My Wife, Please

S14E206.95/11/200323 min

Homer becomes obsessed with using new gadgets in his car. One day, he becomes distracted and drives off a pier, losing his driver's license. Unable to use a car, Homer starts to learn the joys of walking. Meanwhile, Marge shoulders the burden of Homer's driving duties and becomes stressed out. One day, as Homer sings about the virtues of walking, Marge accidentally runs him over with her car. Later, as Homer recuperates from the accident, he begins to suspect that Marge is trying to hurt him. They fight and go to see a marriage counselor. The counselor advises Homer to perform one completely unselfish gesture to win Marge back. Homer holds a party with all of her friends and a surprised Marge tells Homer that she loves him.

Episode Ending

In the "Simpsonlar" episode from Season 14, Episode 20, Homer gets into a fight with a local celebrity named Kent Brockman. After a series of events that include Homer trying to apologize and then getting tangled up in further antics, Kent finds himself in trouble with the FCC for swearing on live television. Kent loses his job, and without his usual platform, he ends up moving in with the Simpsons, much to Marge's chagrin. Homer, feeling partially responsible for Kent's downfall, helps him devise a plan to get back on air. With some maneuvering and a little help from Lisa's quick thinking, Kent manages to reclaim his position at the news station. By the episode's end, everything is back to normal. Kent is reinstated, Homer somehow evades any lasting consequences for his role in the chaos, and the Simpsons go back to their usual routine. The credits roll as the family settles back into their typical Springfield antics.