The Day the Earth Stood Cool
episode of The Simpsons (S24 E7)
"The Day the Earth Stood Cool" is the seventh episode of the twenty-fourth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. The episode was directed by Matthew Faughnan and written by Matt Selman. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 9, 2012.
In this episode, a family from Portland moves to Springfield and clashes with the Simpson family. Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, and Patton Oswalt guest star as the new family. The episode received positive reviews.
Plot
Homer becomes upset when someone believes him to be Bart's grandfather, and worries that he is no longer cool. He then meets Terrance, a cool donut chef from Portland, who is looking for a new place for him and his family to live as he believes Portland has been "played out". When he tells Homer that he sees potential in Springfield, Homer suggests he buy the house next door to his, which he does.
The Simpsons meet Terrance's wife Emily, his pet armadillo Chuy, their daughter Corduroy and their son T-Rex, and get their first exposure to their way of life.
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