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| If it had been revealed to be Grampa here, I doubt the reactions would be much different. |
A chain of events contribute to the discovery of a frozen mailman, who got trapped in an avalanche or something back in the 60s. Although its too late for the mailman, at the very least his mail can finally be delivered. One letter is delivered to the Simpson home, meant for the eyes of Mona Simpson. Grampa is there to see what could be addressed to his wife-on-the-run, and he along with the other Simpsons learn that the letter is from a man Mona was having an affair with. Not only that, but the man, a lifeguard whose name is only listed as "M" on the letter, is absolutely sure that the baby Mona is carrying (Homer) is his, not Abe's. Despite that, Abe is certain Homer is his, but Homer goes out on his own to find this M anyway.
After some quick investigating, Homer learns that M is Mason Fairbanks. He visits Mason, now a deep sea treasure hunter, and is immediately impressed by his possible father's achievements. He takes the family out on Mason's boat where they have a great time, but upon returning home, they find Grampa as cranky as ever. Marge decides its time for a paternity test, and all relevant parties agree, especially Grampa. Soon, Dr. Hibbert reveals shocking news: the test reveals that Homer's father is Mason!
While Marge and the kids spend pity time with Grampa at the retirement home, Homer and Mason decide to go out to grab a legendary treasure deep in the sea. The two go down in personal submarines and find the treasure. However, Homer gets lost, then stuck, and then finds his oxygen low and passes out just as someone (Mason?) goes to rescue him. Homer's life flashes through his eyes, all of which feature Homer's father, Abe Simpson.
Homer wakes up from his coma three weeks later with his family, Abe and Mason all there. Homer requests some time alone with Abe and tells the old man that no matter what the test says he'll always consider Abe his real father. Which is fine, as Grampa reveals that he switched his and Mason's samples during the test as he felt Homer would rather spend time with Mason, and that Grampa is Homer's actual father. Homer is touched that his father would go out of his way to try and prove he isn't Homer's father, and the two reconcile.
Quick Review
I usually enjoy episodes featuring Grampa, but I can't say I enjoyed this one. If I had to pin a reason as to why I didn't enjoy this episode, it would probably have to be that the jokes were limited and a few of those few weren't all that good. Not a bad episode, really, but not a good one either.
Final Score: 6.5
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