Black Widower

During dinner at Selma's home, Sideshow Bob reveals his old anger toward Bart for exposing his crime and his plan to kill him. He explains that while in prison he built hatred and plotted revenge. Selma's reaction to his 'Prison Pen Pal' ad inspires him to reform and earn an early release as a model prisoner. Bart feels uneasy as Bob proclaims his intent.

Bob proposes to Selma and she accepts, signaling a potential union despite Bart and Lisa's concerns. The engagement adds pressure to keep Bob's reform image intact. The wedding plans set the stage for his further manipulation.

Bob makes a televised appearance at a Krusty the Clown telethon, publicly aligning with Selma. The incident marks a reconciliation between them, as Selma appears to believe his reform. Bart remains wary, sensing that his change may be superficial.

Lisa encourages Bart to forgive Bob for Selma's sake, but Bart refuses to believe he's truly reformed. He recalls Bob's past crimes and suspects a deeper conspiracy. The rift persists as the wedding approaches.

During wedding planning, Bob's disdain for MacGyver could derail the marriage. He agrees to a plan proposed by Homer: Selma can watch MacGyver without him while he takes a walk. The couple's future becomes tangled in a trivial TV preference that masks deeper trust issues.

Selma reveals she has no sense of smell or taste because of a childhood bottle-rocket mishap. The disclosure heightens the tension around the wedding, as her condition could hide dangers that others would normally notice. The revelation foreshadows how Selma's vulnerability will become central to Bob's plot.

During the wedding reception, Selma reveals she has cut back on cigarettes, smoking only after meals and episodes of MacGyver. The moment underscores her quirky habits and how her lifestyle will influence the couple's dynamic. Bart remains suspicious of Bob's persona despite the festive mood.

Selma sends the Simpsons a honeymoon tape that captures Bob's tirade about the lack of a gas fireplace in their hotel room. The clip exposes Bob's volatile mood and obsessive need for control. The footage increases Bart's suspicion that Bob is not reformed.

While watching MacGyver with Patty that night, Bart realizes Selma is in danger and the Simpsons rush to the hotel room. He pieces together Bob's motive and the plan to strike during Selma's vulnerability. The family moves quickly to intervene.

Selma retires to watch MacGyver, and the hotel room explodes. Bob returns, expecting Selma dead, but she is unscathed. The explosion is triggered when Bob opens the gas valve and Chief Wiggum absent-mindedly throws a match into the room after lighting a celebratory cigar.

Bob is led away by the police, vowing revenge on Bart. Bart explains how he exposed Bob's scheme—Bob opened the gas valve and left Selma unaware by masking it with her MacGyver routine. The accidental ignition by Chief Wiggum completes the explosion.

Marge commends Bart for foiling the plot and maintaining his mistrust of Bob, which helped prevent further harm. Selma blames herself for almost getting killed and recognizes the danger she narrowly escaped. The family shares a quiet moment of relief and renewed bonds.

With the danger past, the family reflects on the event and the price of vigilance. Bart remains wary of Bob and vows to protect his sister, while Selma considers her future more carefully. The Simpsons reaffirm their support for one another as they move forward.