Homer Defined

Homer's incompetence nearly causes a nuclear holocaust. Except through sheer luck he stops a meltdown and becomes a spokesperson for the atomic industry. But he now must explain to people what he did, and he is ill equipped for such actions. Burns comes up smelling like a rose.

This is the fifth episode of the third season of the Simpsons and so far in the early going, season three looks like to be the best season by far and you can add thanks from this episode. This is cleverly written and pretty darn funny. There is also a semi-serious theme of idiocy in the workplace and how many people in the workforce aren't properly trained.

In this episode, "Homer Defined," Homer saves his power plant from a nuclear explosion by dumb luck and he is regarded as a hero. Homer doesn't feel that great despite what he did. His sheer luck comes in play again when the Shelbyville plant is on the verge of a meltdown.

Overall, this is an excellent episode mainly because the episode focuses on Homer being an idiot, which is always very funny. This episode is definitely not free on the laughs. I rate this episode 9/10.

Homer fortuitously prevents a meltdown at the power plant.

This is a strong episode with great character moments.

It's another episode where Homer is built up to take a spectacular fall and it does it with plenty of good humour. I love Mr Burns' scornful attitude towards the workers of his factory. Plus the "he's done a Homer" segment is a classic.

The subplot involving Bart is pretty good too, with has some good awkward moments and visual gags.

It's an 8.5/10 for me but I round upwards.