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The episode opens to [[Homer Simpson|Homer]] and [[Marge Simpson|Marge]] about to "[[Sexual intercourse|snuggle]]" in bed, however, Homer is shown to be far too lazy to reach for Marge. After proving to be very weak and exhausted at kissing, it prompts an infuriated Marge to make a healthy breakfast consisting entirely of vegetables for Homer the next morning. The "lack of bedroom |
The episode opens to [[Homer Simpson|Homer]] and [[Marge Simpson|Marge]] about to "[[Sexual intercourse|snuggle]]" in bed,{{fact}} however, Homer is shown to be far too lazy to reach for Marge.{{fact}} After proving to be very weak and exhausted at kissing,{{fact}} it prompts an infuriated Marge to make a healthy breakfast consisting entirely of vegetables for Homer the next morning.{{fact}} The "lack of bedroom pizzazz"{{fact}} had caused Marge to hire a former obese nutritionist named Betsy{{fact}} to help with his addiction.{{fact}} She tells Homer of a simple trick called "substitution",{{fact}} where she substitutes simple things with things that could help her lose weight, and tells Homer to begin eating [[Bell pepper|bell peppers]].{{fact}} Although Homer begins eating the bell peppers everywhere (including a [[baseball]] game and at [[Moe's Tavern]]).{{fact}} |
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After Betsy and Marge measure Homer's weight, a shocked Betsy informs Homer that instead of losing weight, he gained seven pounds. Marge suspects that Homer may have cheated on his diet. While [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] and [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] are watching television, Marge discovers a show called "Sneakers", a parody of "[[Cheaters]]", a show intent on exploiting couples.<ref name="FF"/> |
After Betsy and Marge measure Homer's weight, a shocked Betsy informs Homer that instead of losing weight, he gained seven pounds.{{fact}} Marge suspects that Homer may have cheated on his diet.{{fact}} While [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] and [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] are watching television, Marge discovers a show called "Sneakers", a parody of "[[Cheaters]]", a show intent on exploiting couples.<ref name="FF"/> |
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The title for this episode is a reference to [[Alfred Hitchcock]]'s 1954 film ''[[Dial M for Murder]]''.{{Fact|date=March 2008}} The TV show Marge hires is called "Sneakers", a parody of the TV show "[[Cheaters]]".<ref name="FF"/> |
The title for this episode is a reference to [[Alfred Hitchcock]]'s 1954 film ''[[Dial M for Murder]]''.{{Fact|date=March 2008}} The TV show Marge hires is called "Sneakers", a parody of the TV show "[[Cheaters]]".<ref name="FF"/> Nelson's detective work is a reference to the old [[Columbo]] television series.{{fact}} The closing sequence duplicates the opening to the [[NBC Mystery Movie]].{{fact}} |
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| "Dial 'N' for Nerder" | |
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| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 19 |
| Directed by | Bob Anderson |
| Written by | Carolyn Omine William Wright |
| Original air dates | March 9, 2008 |
| Episode features | |
| Couch gag | The family are small toys on the couch, Professor Frink puts drops of water on them and they all grow to normal size, except Homer who needs a bucket of water. |
"Dial 'N' for Nerder" is the fourteenth episode of The Simpsons' nineteenth season, and origially aired on March 9, 2008.[1] After a prank gone wrong, Bart and Lisa believe they may have been responsible for the accidental death of Martin Prince. Marge hires a TV show called Sneakers to spy on Homer and see if he's cheating on his diet.[1]
Plot
The episode opens to Homer and Marge about to "snuggle" in bed,[citation needed] however, Homer is shown to be far too lazy to reach for Marge.[citation needed] After proving to be very weak and exhausted at kissing,[citation needed] it prompts an infuriated Marge to make a healthy breakfast consisting entirely of vegetables for Homer the next morning.[citation needed] The "lack of bedroom pizzazz"[citation needed] had caused Marge to hire a former obese nutritionist named Betsy[citation needed] to help with his addiction.[citation needed] She tells Homer of a simple trick called "substitution",[citation needed] where she substitutes simple things with things that could help her lose weight, and tells Homer to begin eating bell peppers.[citation needed] Although Homer begins eating the bell peppers everywhere (including a baseball game and at Moe's Tavern).[citation needed]
After Betsy and Marge measure Homer's weight, a shocked Betsy informs Homer that instead of losing weight, he gained seven pounds.[citation needed] Marge suspects that Homer may have cheated on his diet.[citation needed] While Bart and Lisa are watching television, Marge discovers a show called "Sneakers", a parody of "Cheaters", a show intent on exploiting couples.[1]
Cultural References
The title for this episode is a reference to Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film Dial M for Murder.[citation needed] The TV show Marge hires is called "Sneakers", a parody of the TV show "Cheaters".[1] Nelson's detective work is a reference to the old Columbo television series.[citation needed] The closing sequence duplicates the opening to the NBC Mystery Movie.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c d "Primetime Listings (March 2 - March 9)". FoxFlash. 2008-02-15. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
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