[s17e1] Bonfire Of The Manatees May 2026

The episode references Marge’s "invented skill" as a curator of large animals, which she first mentioned on her resume in the Season 4 episode "Marge Gets a Job". Reception and Themes

The 17th season premiere of The Simpsons , titled (S17E1), originally aired on September 11, 2005. Written by Dan Greaney and directed by Mark Kirkland , the episode explores the familiar territory of a Simpson marriage crisis with a nautical, environmental twist. Plot Summary [S17E1] Bonfire of the Manatees

Upon discovering the production, a disgusted Marge flees Springfield. While attempting to call Homer from a remote phone booth, she is seemingly "attacked" by a manatee, only to be saved by (guest voiced by Alec Baldwin ), a handsome marine biologist dedicated to protecting the endangered mammals. Fascinated by the manatees and charmed by Thorn, Marge stays to help with his conservation efforts. The episode references Marge’s "invented skill" as a