User Reviews

Pork and Burns is a great Simpsons episode with a well written plot and plenty of very funny scenes. It is a very enjoyable episode as we get to see Spider-Pig, the beloved family pig from the Simpsons Movie, make a return in a lead part. The character had been teased in the series on several occasions since the films release, but here we see his relationship with Homer really shine, his love for this creature is without a doubt my favourite part of the episode.

I did find the Lisa story to be a little weak. A plot about her losing all passion for her saxophone is one that could have been an emotional main part of an episode, instead it is merely thrown in as a lazy side story here that is never stretched out, merely used to fill time.

The main story gets even more interesting when Mr. Burns is added to the mix later. He serves as the episodes antagonist, as he does on many occasions, and genuinely put me in fear for Plopper.

It is forgettable, but certainly not regrettable. Pork and Burns is a very enjoyable Simpsons episode.

Lisa's sax and the family pig must go when Marge becomes obsessed with a book on minimalism.

Please watch- some scenes like the car wash & the windowless van reminds me of early classic episodes.

"Pork and Burns" is a lackluster episode of The Simpsons that fails to capture the humor and heart of the show's earlier seasons. The storyline feels contrived and forced, with the characters' emotions coming across as surreal and out of touch with their established personalities.

Homer's reunion with Plopper the pig is meant to be a heartwarming moment, but it falls flat due to the episode's rushed pacing and lack of genuine emotional connection. Similarly, Lisa's sudden disinterest in playing the saxophone after getting rid of all her possessions feels forced and unrealistic, given her established passion for music. The attempts at humor also fall short.

Overall, "Pork and Burns" is a despicable addition to The Simpsons canon. The banal storyline and forced emotions are a far cry from the show's earlier seasons, which were known for their relatable and realistic characterizations. While die-hard fans may find some enjoyment in seeing Plopper again, the episode is ultimately forgettable and fails to capture the magic that made The Simpsons a cultural phenomenon. The only thing worth it is the joke about the greeting cards sold at the car wash.