10. Little Big Mom Apr 2026

: Terrified, Homer and Bart seek help from Ned Flanders, who sends them to a leper colony in Hawaii. Marge eventually joins them there after finishing her own recovery, and the episode ends with the family enjoying their time in Hawaii despite the "disease". Key Highlights & Trivia

: With Marge hospitalized for physical therapy, Lisa takes over the household duties. She quickly becomes overwhelmed as Homer and Bart refuse to help, leaving the house in a squalid state. 10. Little Big Mom

" Little Big Mom " is the tenth episode of the eleventh season of The Simpsons , which first aired on January 9, 2000. It is notable for being the first episode of the series written by Carolyn Omine and the first to air in the 2000s. Plot Summary : Terrified, Homer and Bart seek help from

: During a family ski trip, Marge avoids the slopes out of fear of injury but ironically breaks her leg when a cuckoo clock falls on her at the lodge. She quickly becomes overwhelmed as Homer and Bart

: The episode features several references to Lucille Ball, including her ghost appearing to Lisa and identifying herself as "Lucy McGillicuddy Ricardo Carmichael".

: Elwood Edwards, known as the "You've Got Mail" voice, guest stars as the virtual doctor.

: The episode holds a 7.4/10 rating on IMDb. Some critics have noted it as an example of "Jerkass Homer," where his behavior toward Lisa is seen as particularly immature even for his standards.