Springfield is experiencing an unusually strong thunderstorm, and the rain is causing roofs to leak all over town. Homer devises a unique solution for getting the rain water out of their house that ultimately fails and sends him dejected off to Moe's, where he ruins Lenny's surprise party. Homer goes off wandering and finds himself at a bar called Knockers, where he makes a new friend named Ray, who is a licensed and bonded roofer. Marge takes the kids on some errands while Homer and Ray almost begin the roof repairs; they screw around and never get around to doing any work until he gets called away. Marge wants Homer to fix the roof by himself. Homer runs into Ray at the Builder's Barn and Ray promises to stop by later and help him with the roof. Homer waits for him, but Marge is skeptical that Ray even exists when Ray never shows up. Marge has Homer placed in the mental ward of the hospital and she and no one else can confirm that Ray really exists. Dr. Hibbert recommends and gives Homer electro-shock therapy. Six weeks later Homer's treatments are over and to everyone's surprise Ray turns up at the hospital to celebrate Homer's release. Plausible explanations, even one by Stephen Hawking, are given to explain why no one had ever seen Ray before.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 16 Episode 16 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.