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==Plot==
==Plot==
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 pazzaz" had caused Marge to hire a former obese nutritionist named Betsy to help with his addiction. She tells Homer of a simple trick called "substitution", where she substitutes simple things with things that could help her lose weight, and tells Homer to begin eating [[Bell pepper|bell peppers]]. Although Homer begins eating the bell peppers everywhere (including a [[baseball]] game and at [[Moe's Tavern]]).
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}}


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"/>


==Cultural References==
==Cultural References==
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}}


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 01:15, 10 March 2008

"Dial 'N' for Nerder"
The Simpsons episode
Episode no.Season 19
Directed byBob Anderson
Written byCarolyn Omine
William Wright
Original air datesMarch 9, 2008
Episode features
Couch gagThe 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.
Episode chronology
The Simpsons season 19
List of episodes

"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

  1. ^ a b c d "Primetime Listings (March 2 - March 9)". FoxFlash. 2008-02-15. Retrieved 2008-02-15. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)