Mr. Burns is taking his driving test and Selma is having hot flashes. Dr. Hibbert diagnoses that she is going through menopause. After seeing a video on the topic hosted by Robert Wagner, Selma is disappointed to learn that she'll never be able to have children. Patty suggests that she try adoption and Lisa suggests China. Only to qualify, Selma needs a husband who must go with her to China to collect their child. She fills out the form with the name: Homer Simpson. Selma flies the Simpson family to China. At Marge's request, Homer goes along with the charade. Under the supervision of Madam Wu, a Chinese functionary, the family, with Marge as the children's nanny takes a tour of the sites. For his occupation, Homer tells Madam Wu that he is a Chinese acrobat, and of course later his services in that capacity are called into action. Selma gets her child, a daughter named Ling Bouvier, only to have her taken away after Madam Wu sees Marge snuggling with Homer. At the airport, Lisa comes up with a plan to get Ling back. Homer poses as a Buddha statue to get inside the orphanage. Only Madam Wu stops them with a tank in Tien An Men Square. Selma appeals to Madam Wu, bureaucrat to bureaucrat and it works. Selma, her new daughter and the family are allowed to leave China via a junk.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 16 Episode 12 of The Simpsons resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The Simpsons Season 16 Episodes...

• s16e01 - Treehouse of Horror XV
• s16e02 - All's Fair in Oven War
• s16e03 - Sleeping with the Enemy
• s16e04 - She Used to Be My Girl
• s16e05 - Fat Man and Little Boy
• s16e06 - Midnight Rx
• s16e07 - Mommie Beerest
• s16e08 - Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass
• s16e09 - Pranksta Rap
• s16e10 - There's Something About Marrying
• s16e11 - On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister
• s16e12 - Goo Goo Gai Pan
• s16e13 - Mobile Homer
• s16e14 - The Seven-Beer Snitch
• s16e15 - Future-Drama
• s16e16 - Don't Fear the Roofer
• s16e17 - The Heartbroke Kid
• s16e18 - A Star Is Torn
• s16e19 - Thank God, It's Doomsday
• s16e20 - Home Away From Homer
• s16e21 - The Father, The Son, and The Holy Guest Star

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.