Homer and Bart search through people's garbage for treasure. When Homer goes to Moe's, Barney asks everyone why they didn't celebrate his birthday. It turns out that they did, but he doesn't remember. Moe bought him helicopter lessons as a gag gift. With help from a video Homer shot, he realizes what a drunken loser he really is. He asks for Homer's help in quitting drinking. Barney goes to AA. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa embark on a project to design the next cover of the phone book. They try unsuccessfully to set up inspiring photographs. The sober Barney takes his helicopter lessons and Moe makes Homer the new Barney. Barney and Homer cease being friends. Bart and Lisa try to take a picture on Mount Springfield, but a forest fire traps them. Barney and Homer fly the helicopter to save them. When Barney gets nervous and craves a beer, Homer talks him out of it. They save the kids. Bart and Lisa get their picture on the cover of the phonebook after all, when Marge sends in a baby picture.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 11 Episode 18 of The Simpsons resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The Simpsons Season 11 Episodes...

• s11e01 - Beyond Blunderdome
• s11e02 - Brother's Little Helper
• s11e03 - Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner
• s11e04 - Treehouse of Horror X
• s11e05 - E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)
• s11e06 - Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder
• s11e07 - Eight Misbehavin'
• s11e08 - Take My Wife, Sleaze
• s11e09 - Grift of the Magi
• s11e10 - Little Big Mom
• s11e11 - Faith Off
• s11e12 - The Mansion Family
• s11e13 - Saddlesore Galactica
• s11e14 - Alone Again, Natura-Diddily
• s11e15 - Missionary: Impossible
• s11e16 - Pygmoelian
• s11e17 - Bart to the Future
• s11e18 - Days of Wine and D'oh'ses
• s11e19 - Kill the Alligator and Run
• s11e20 - Last Tap Dance in Springfield
• s11e21 - It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge
• s11e22 - Behind the Laughter

The Simpsons Show Summary

The Simpsons focuses on a family of five. There is the father, Homer, a dull-witted, alcoholic, lazy, but lovable man. He often gets his family into crazy situations but always manages to fix things. The mother, Marge, is a stay at home mom who keeps the family together. She is the ideal wife and mother though she can be a little naive at times. She always does what she thinks is best for her family.

Next is Bart, the 10 year old boy who lives on playing pranks. He gets into a lot of trouble but is generally a good kid. Then there is the neglected middle child, Lisa. Lisa is the brain of the family and sometimes feels left out because of that. She is an outcast at school because of her talent. Finally there is Maggie the baby. Though she doesn't say much she is well known especially for her red pacifier.