Ep 4. Skinner's Sense of Snow
- TV-PG
- December 17, 2000
- 22 min
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7.9 (2,644)
The Simpsons Christmas season 1 episode 4, "Skinner's Sense of Snow," follows the residents of Springfield as they are stranded at the elementary school due to a severe blizzard. Principal Skinner takes charge of the group and tries to keep everyone calm and entertained, even though tensions rise as the situation becomes dire.
As the storm intensifies, Homer volunteers to go out and find help, but ends up getting lost in the snow. Meanwhile, Skinner must deal with his own personal stress as he tries to keep the children under control and everyone fed. Despite his best efforts, chaos ensues and the group begins to turn on each other.
As the night wears on, the group tries to find ways to pass the time, including telling scary stories and playing games. However, when the heat goes out and they realize they are in danger of freezing to death, Skinner must make a difficult decision that could ultimately save them all.
"Skinner's Sense of Snow" is a hilarious and heartwarming episode that highlights the resilience of the Springfield community in the face of adversity. As always, the show's quirky characters and clever writing are on full display, making for an entertaining and memorable holiday episode.