Homer's Night Out facts for kids

"Homer's Night Out" is the tenth episode from the first season of The Simpsons. It first aired on March 25, 1990. Jon Vitti wrote the episode, and Rich Moore directed it. In this story, Bart gets a spy camera in the mail. He uses it to secretly take a picture of Homer dancing with a performer at a show. Marge then makes Homer apologize to the performer. This helps teach Bart that people, especially women, should be treated with respect and not just as things to look at. Sam McMurray is a guest star in this episode. He plays Gulliver Dark, who introduces Homer to the audience at the show.

This episode was very popular with viewers. It was the second most-watched show on the Fox network during the week it first aired. "Homer's Night Out" is also included on a DVD collection of The Simpsons episodes that came out in 2004.

What Happens in the Episode

Bart's New Camera

The story begins when Bart finds a special spy camera in a magazine. He orders it, and when it arrives, he starts taking secret pictures of everyone. He even tries to take a picture of his sister, Lisa, but she is too smart for him.

Homer's Big Night Out

Later, Homer goes to a party with his friends. It's a fun night out for them. At the party, Homer ends up dancing with a performer. Bart, who is hiding nearby, uses his new spy camera to take a picture of Homer dancing.

The Picture Goes Public

The picture Bart took of Homer dancing accidentally gets printed in a newspaper. This causes a lot of trouble for Homer. Marge, Homer's wife, sees the picture and is very upset. She feels that Homer's actions were disrespectful.

A Lesson for Bart

Marge decides that Homer needs to learn a lesson about respect. She makes him find the performer he danced with and apologize to her. This is to show Bart that people should always be treated with kindness and respect. It teaches him that it's wrong to treat anyone like an object or just something to look at.

Homer's Apology

Homer goes to find the performer. He apologizes to her for the picture and for any disrespect. This moment helps Bart understand the importance of treating everyone with dignity. It's a big lesson for him about how to act towards others.

Production Details

This episode was part of the first season of The Simpsons. Jon Vitti, a talented writer, created the story for this episode. Rich Moore, an experienced director, was in charge of bringing the story to life on screen. The episode's production code was 7G10.

Reception and Impact

"Homer's Night Out" was a successful episode. Many people enjoyed watching it. Its popularity helped The Simpsons become a very well-known show. The episode also helped to teach an important message about respecting others.

Images for kids

• 

  A robot, similar to the one seen in the "See also" section.