Ep 1. Treehouse of Horror XIV

In The Simpsons season 15 episode 1, titled "Treehouse of Horror XIV," the iconic Halloween-themed episode of the beloved animated sitcom returns for its 14th installment. The episode consists of three separate spooky stories, each with their own unique twist on horror and fantasy tropes.

The first segment, "Reaper Madness," sees Homer accidentally run over the Grim Reaper with his car. Unable to return to his post, Death takes up residency in the Simpsons home and begins to live it up with the family. However, when he finds out that his replacement, a young slacker named Billy, is causing chaos with his newfound power, Death must enlist Homer's help to reclaim his job and restore order to the afterlife.

The second story, "Frinkenstein," centers around Springfield's resident mad scientist, Professor Frink. When his latest experiment to bring his father back to life goes awry, Frink creates a giant monster that runs amok through the town. With the help of Lisa, Frink eventually realizes that the key to defeating his creation may not be through brute force, but rather through empathy and understanding.

The third and final segment, "Stop the World, I Want to Goof Off," takes a more surreal turn. When Bart and Milhouse discover a stopwatch that has the power to freeze time, they use it to pull a series of increasingly wacky pranks on the citizens of Springfield. However, when they accidentally cause the entire universe to stop, it's up to Lisa to find a way to get them moving again and prevent the end of the world.

As with all "Treehouse of Horror" episodes, "Treehouse of Horror XIV" features plenty of nods and references to classic horror films and television shows, as well as the Simpsons' own history and mythology. It also showcases the show's trademark irreverent humor and clever social commentary, making for an entertaining and memorable Halloween treat.