Review: The Simpsons “The Man Who Flew Too Much”

Overview

The new and improved Pin Pals travel to Capital City for their first ever state bowling championship.

Our Take

For my money, the OG Pin Pals consisting of Homer, Apu, Lenny, Carl, Barney, , and Moe are the proper Pin Pals so this funny business with Ned and whomever this Fausto guy is can take a hike. That said, Al Jean checks in before the end of the year with Homer having to lead a rescue mission after his team’s chartered flight to Capital City crashes into a mountain. As the recent two-part episode of The Simpsons saw Ned challenge the church, only a few days later we get an episode featuring all sorts of biblical speak helping ensure the survival of all aboard the chopper.

Those enjoying the trip down memory lane with the Pin Pals will be delighted to see a new Bart prank call. Also, anybody thinking that the bowling jokes would not be there given that we never get to the state bowling championship, take heart, because this episode has quite a few site gags that should keep you satiated.

Overall, the third episode of The Simpsons in a seven day period was a pretty funny trip. I wasn’t crazy about this new Fausto guy and the guest appearance by Glenn Close was a “blink and you’ll miss it” event, but the climax really brought the show home and did so in yet another Christmas fashion.