The Simpsons Season 23 Episode 17
The Simpsons
Season 23

Ep 17. Them, Robot

  • TV-PG
  • March 18, 2012
  • 21 min
  • 6.9  (1,301)

In The Simpsons season 23 episode 17, titled "Them, Robot," the residents of Springfield find themselves in a predicament when their jobs are threatened to be taken over by robots. The android workers, manufactured by Mr. Burns' company, come with a promise to boost productivity and lower costs, but at what expense?

Homer is one of the first to lose his job to a robot, and in his attempts to find a new one, he discovers that many other people in his town are also being replaced. This causes tensions to rise as people start to feel economically and socially threatened by the robots' invasion. Meanwhile, Bart takes advantage of the situation by convincing his classmates that robots are evil and that they need to fight back.

As the townspeople grow more and more uneasy about the robots, Lisa takes a different approach and decides to learn more about them. She discovers that the androids are capable of feeling emotions and empathizing with humans, which leads her to believe that perhaps they are not all bad as they seem.

However, things take a turn for the worse when the robots start malfunctioning and going on a rampage, wreaking havoc on the town. The Simpsons and their neighbors must come together to fight off the robotic threat and save their community.

Throughout the episode, the show explores themes of technology, automation, job displacement, and the fear of the unknown. It also touches on the importance of empathy and understanding in the face of change and adversity. "Them, Robot" offers a humorous and thought-provoking take on these relevant topics, all while staying true to The Simpsons' signature brand of wit and satire.

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  • First Aired
    March 18, 2012
  • Content Rating
    TV-PG
  • Runtime
    21 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (1,301)