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| Living in the big city automatically makes one gangster. Did I say that right? |
During a field trip to the Museum of TV, Bart notices that Milhouse has become rather edgy, and can't get an answer as to why other than Milhouse not caring what people think anymore. After school, Bart learns the real reason why Milhouse is acting oddly: his mom has a new job in Capitol City, and Milhouse is moving with her there. Though Milhouse's father vows to fight his ex's attempt to take away Milhouse, it leaves Bart without his best friend.
Meanwhile, Homer and his work pals go to Moe's, and Homer in particular gets pretty drunk. He's shown out the door eventually, and sits on the ground remaining wasted. He gains the pity of a rich woman, who gives him money, but Homer refuses to be given charity without dancing, and starts dancing his drunk ass off. Homer doesn't return until late that night, much to the ire of Marge, but Homer returns with a bouquet of flowers, which softens Marge's heart, and Homer is bailed out for the night.
Bart goes to Capitol City to visit Milhouse, but he learns that Milhouse is trying pretty damn hard to fit in with the kids there, and Bart is used only for those purposes. Unwilling to go through that again, Bart goes back home to mourn the loss of his friend. Marge has seen enough of Bart's sorrow and suggests he help Lisa clean the car. Somehow, in some way, Bart and Lisa bond over it (though all they did was goof off), and the two spend more time together.
Homer needs more money to buy Marge an anniversary present, then remembers how well begging did, so goes back out on the street to do it again, getting advice from a bum he knows to act like a crazy man for charity. It works pretty well, and Homer ends up getting enough money to buy Marge diamond earrings. However, Homer continues to go out and panhandle, hoping to get enough money for a second house. The bum Homer knows gets tired of his act, and goes and shows Marge what Homer had been doing. Marge yells at him, but unwilling to get rid of her earrings to prove moral superiority, Marge simply has Homer buy her an accompanying brooch, and everything's okay.
Bart and Lisa continue to bond, and though both realize they're now each other's best friend they don't seem to mind. However, to Lisa's shock, Milhouse is back, his father having won Milhouse in court. Sure enough, Bart spends all of his time with Milhouse again, and Lisa is left crushed. Homer sees this and wakes Bart up over the issue, and that night Bart promises he'll continue to be a good brother to Lisa, which Lisa is happy with.
Quick Review
Homer's subplot about him panhandling was the better of the two storylines, but the main plot wasn't half bad either. My favorite part of the episode was Willie's rant about how the Scots are enemies with everyone including other Scots, giving the episode a big boost on its own, but the episode altogether isn't all that special.
Final Score: 7.7
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