TV Episode Summaries for
22nd April 2002

The Simpsons Season 13, Episode 17

Gump Roast

Airs: 12:00am - 12:30am on FOX

Our story begins a la "Forrest Gump", with Homer sitting on a park bench waiting for the rest of the family to arrive. While Chief Wiggum initially tells him isn't interested in hearing Homer's life story initially, he becomes intrigued as Homer goes right into it, in the form of flashbacks (clips). Homer is picked up and brought blindfolded to the Springfield Friar's Club where emcee Krusty the Klown and other friends and family roast Homer with their memories (more clips from past episodes). Bart and Lisa start followed by Mr. Burns, Grampa Simpson & Agnes Skinner, Reverend Lovejoy & Ned Flanders (a la "The Smothers Brothers"). The proceedings are interrupted by Kodos and Kang, whom rest the entire fate of humanity upon one human being, Homer Simpson; they cite him as "the fat selfish epitome of modern man". They probe him revealing more clips, which helps prove to them that humans are unfit to continue existing. Lisa talks them into probing the innocent mind of a child. The probing of Maggie's mind reveals to Kodos and Kang the most important thing of all for them; Earth is where there favorite celebrities live. Kodos and Kang attend the "People Choice Awards" and the episode ends with a wacky little ditty celebrating more clips, but telling the viewers "not to fear, they have stories for years."

King of the Hill Season 6, Episode 17

Fun with Jane and Jane

Airs: 12:30am - 1:00am on FOX

Peggy encourages lonely Luanne to join a sorority, but the snobbish sorority girls won't have anything to do with her. Luanne joins Omega House, a sorority where everyone is accepted and everyone is named Jane, not realizing that it's actually a cult that brainwashes lonely young women. Meanwhile, Buck Strickland sends Hank to kill his emus, but Hank and his friends can't bear to do it.

Alias Season 1, Episode 20

The Solution

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on ABC

Sydney and Vaughn are sent in to meet with Mr. Sark in order to catch Khasinau, but soon Sydney's cover is endangered when a SD-6 representitive is sent to stop the trade. Meanwhile, Will makes a discover while researching SD-6 and Sloane is forced to make a tough decision after Emily tells Sydney about SD-6.

The X-Files Season 9, Episode 15

Jump the Shark

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on FOX

The agents ask the Lone Gunmen to help find their friendly foe Yves Adele Harlow after former Area 51 Man-In-Black Morris Fletcher claims she is one of the super-soldiers.

Law & Order: CI Season 1, Episode 19

Maledictus

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on USA Network

Goren and Eames investigate the murder of a Russian mob princess, initially believing she may have been slain in a revenge act against her father, but their attention later turns to a classmate who could be destroyed by the woman's upcoming tell-all book.


Six Feet Under Season 2, Episode 8

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on HBO

Christmas signals the one-year anniversary of Nathaniel's death, and gets everyone thinking about their last moments with him. Brenda's book research nearly turns her fantasy world into a reality. Nate and Brenda are shocked by Margaret Chenowith's very special guest for Christmas Eve. Ruth's Christmas dinner brings David closer to Keith; meanwhile, Nikolai is stuck on Ruth's couch for a long convalescence with two broken legs. Claire's taste for bad boys drives her away from a well-meaning new boyfriend, and into an online relationship with a dangerous man from her past. Federico stirs up conflict in his family when he reveals the truth about Ramon. Nate receives a gift from a biker's widow that just might help him live his own life to the fullest.

Futurama Season 4, Episode 12

Where No Fan Has Gone Before

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on Hulu

Fry is put on trial for his life for traveling to the forbidden planet of Omega 3 to retrieve all 79 episodes of 'Star Trek', and he must defend the claim that human kind needs 'Star Trek' to give them hope for the future. In the 23rd Century, 'Star Trek' fans had evolved to such a level that they corrupted the world's governments and all things 'Star Trek' were then banned to Omega 3. Fry sets out on his mission with Leela, Bender and Leonard Nimoy's head in a jar, only to discover William Shatner, Nichelle Nichols, George Takei and Walter Koening are living on Omega 3 under the watchful eye of Melllvar, an evil energy creature -- and 'Star Trek's' biggest fan.

Fifth Gear Season 1, Episode 3

Series 1, Episode 3

Airs: 7:30pm - 8:00pm on Quest

Adrian Simpson test drives Hyundai Coupe (Tiburon in the US). Vicki Butler-Henderson Test Drives BMW F650 Motorcycle while learning to go off-road. Tiff Needell test drives Subaru Impreza STI and Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7. Tom Ford Talks about classic Hot Rods at the Spring nationals. Tiff Needell test drives the VW Phaeton.
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