The Simpsons

Principal Skinner and Edna Krabappel announce their engagement, yet as the big day draws near they each suffer a bout of cold feet. In search of reassurance, they seek relationship advice from Homer and Marge, hoping to steady their doubts.

My Big Fat Geek Wedding is a programme presented in an episode format. It falls under the genre of a typical sitcom episode, focusing on the lives of familiar characters from the series. The title hints at a wedding‑themed storyline, and the episode follows the usual style of the show, delivering a self‑contained narrative within the larger series. In this instalment, Principal Skinner and Edna Krabappel publicly announce that they’re engaged. However, as the wedding day draws nearer, both of them start to experience cold feet, questioning whether they’re ready for the commitment. Unsure how to move forward, they each turn to two of their friends – Homer and Marge – seeking guidance on how to handle their doubts. Homer and Marge step in to offer their perspective, sharing advice drawn from their own long‑term marriage. Their involvement provides the engaged couple with a sounding board for their anxieties, helping Skinner and Krabappel to confront the nerves that have surfaced ahead of the ceremony. They discuss practical steps for planning the day and ways to communicate openly, keeping the focus on the couple's mutual feelings. Together they work through the uncertainties, aiming to reach a decision before the wedding. The episode thus centres on the interplay between the engaged pair and their friends, illustrating how support from close confidants can influence decisions about a forthcoming wedding.