[s33e22] Poorhouse Rock Apr 2026

: Lisa joins the Janitor to rap about how automation, rising education costs, and student debt have closed the door on jobs like Homer's.

: Economic inequality, the decline of unions, student debt, and the automation of labor. [S33E22] Poorhouse Rock

The episode is noted for being one of the show's most overtly political and "punk" installments, offering a bleak "there's no future for you" message to younger viewers. : Lisa joins the Janitor to rap about

The episode begins with Marge spending a "ladies' night" watching a Bridgerton -style British drama, leaving a hungover Homer to take the kids to church. After Bart humiliates Homer in front of his Sunday School class by showing a video of his various failures, Homer tries to regain his son's respect by taking him to the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. The episode begins with Marge spending a "ladies'

Bart is surprisingly impressed by Homer's high pay for minimal work and declares he wants to be a nuclear safety inspector. However, a (guest star Hugh Jackman) appears to shatter this dream, explaining through an extended musical number why the stable middle-class life Homer enjoys is no longer attainable for Bart's generation. Key Musical Numbers & Guest Stars

The episode ends with a meta-gag where Lisa informs Homer and Marge that their home insurance policy specifically does not cover "musical numbers" after Bart accidentally burns down his treehouse.

: Bart ultimately decides to become a firefighter, reasoning that due to climate change, "the world will always be on fire," ensuring he will always have a job.