The Simpsons

Homer and Marge endeavour to persuade a social worker that they are ordinary, law‑abiding members of society. Their carefully laid plan unravels when a showgirl, whom Homer has married in a bigamous ceremony, turns up and throws their credibility into doubt.

"Brawl in the Family" is a television programme presented as an episode within its series. It falls under the genre of a standard episode, offering a self‑contained story that fits within the broader framework of the show. The format follows the familiar structure of a single‑episode narrative, focusing on a particular set of characters and their immediate dilemmas. In this installment, Homer and Marge find themselves trying to persuade a social worker that they lead ordinary, respectable lives. Their attempts to appear as typical members of society are central to the episode’s conflict, as they must navigate the scrutiny of an official looking to assess their domestic situation. Just as they think they have the social worker convinced, the arrival of an unexpected guest throws everything into chaos. The disruption comes in the form of a showgirl who appears on the scene, revealing that Homer has entered into a bigamous marriage with her. This revelation upends the couple’s carefully crafted façade and forces them to confront the consequences of Homer’s secret union. The episode thus centres on the couple’s struggle to maintain the image of normalcy while dealing with the sudden, destabilising impact of the showgirl’s presence.