We open with Homer and Marge doing the last-minute Christmas shopping. Back at home Marge tells the family that she has all the alarm clocks, so no one can wake up early and open the presents. Bart drinks a bunch of water so he can wake up and do just that. He plays with his new fire truck and accidentally burns down and melts their plastic Christmas tree and all of the presents.

He buries the evidence in the yard and tells the family that he saw a burglar stealing the presents and tree. They get on the news in one of Kent Brockman's human interest stories. When the town sees them on television, they all come by to give them money. Homer buys a car with the money and wrecks it. The next morning Bart reveals the truth to the family. When Kent Brockman comes by for a follow-up report his crew discovers the torched remains of the presents.

When the town sees the news report, they treat the Simpson family as pariahs. The townspeople decide to make it even by picking their house bare and stealing everything they own.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 9 Episode 10 of The Simpsons resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The Simpsons Season 9 Episodes...

• s09e01 - The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
• s09e02 - The Principal and The Pauper
• s09e03 - Lisa's Sax
• s09e04 - Treehouse of Horror VIII
• s09e05 - The Cartridge Family
• s09e06 - Bart Star
• s09e07 - The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons
• s09e08 - Lisa the Skeptic
• s09e09 - Realty Bites
• s09e10 - Miracle on Evergreen Terrace
• s09e11 - All Singing, All Dancing
• s09e12 - Bart Carny
• s09e13 - The Joy of Sect
• s09e14 - Das Bus
• s09e15 - The Last Temptation of Krust
• s09e16 - Dumbbell Indemnity
• s09e17 - Lisa the Simpson
• s09e18 - This Little Wiggy
• s09e19 - Simpson Tide
• s09e20 - The Trouble with Trillions
• s09e21 - Girly Edition
• s09e22 - Trash of the Titans
• s09e23 - King of the Hill
• s09e24 - Lost Our Lisa
• s09e25 - Natural Born Kissers

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.