The Simpsons

Homer and Marge decide to purchase a self‑help video, hoping it will bring improvement to their everyday lives. The production is voiced by James Brown and Albert Brooks, whose distinctive narrations are intended to guide the couple toward the changes they seek.

is a television programme presented as an episode within a larger series. It is catalogued under the genre “episode” and is identified simply as a programme, rather than a film or special. The title suggests a focus on the character Bart, though the episode itself centres on other members of the Simpson household. In this particular instalment, the storyline follows Homer and Marge as they decide to purchase a self‑help video with the aim of improving their everyday lives. The couple’s motivation is to find guidance that might help them navigate personal challenges and enhance their relationship, prompting them to invest in the instructional material. The video they acquire is notable for featuring the distinctive voices of James Brown and Albert Brooks. Both performers contribute their vocal talents to the self‑help content, lending a recognizable audio presence that distinguishes the tape from more conventional instructional recordings. These voice contributions are an integral part of the episode’s premise, underscoring the quirky blend of pop‑culture personalities with the Simpsons’ domestic narrative. By incorporating the recognised tones of Brown and Brooks, the episode adds an extra layer of interest to the simple act of Homer and Marge seeking self‑improvement through a video format.