The Simpsons

After Bart inadvertently moons the American flag, the authorities deem the incident serious enough to send the entire Simpson family to the notorious Alcatraz prison. The controversy deepens when Marge, speaking on national television, publicly claims that the residents of Springfield harbour a hatred for America, further inflaming the situation.

is a programme classified as an episode‑type installment. It falls under the broader genre of a standard television episode, presenting a self‑contained story within the larger series framework. In this particular episode, the Simpson family finds themselves dispatched to the notorious Alcatraz facility after a series of blunders. Bart unintentionally exposes his backside to the American flag, an act that quickly escalates into a national faux pas. Meanwhile, Marge, speaking on live television, inadvertently declares that the town of Springfield harbours an anti‑American sentiment, further inflaming the situation. The combined fallout from Bart’s accidental mooning and Marge’s unintended remark prompts authorities to take the drastic step of sending the whole household to the historic prison island. Their relocation serves as the central premise, driving the narrative forward as the family confronts the consequences of their inadvertent offences. The episode centres on the absurdity of the punishment and the chaotic ripple effects that follow a simple mistake and a careless comment. It showcases how a single moment of misjudgement can lead to an extreme response, encapsulating the show's characteristic blend of satire and slapstick within a concise, single‑episode format.