The Grapes of Wrath

Homer has a mishap and tumbles down the stairs, resulting in him being confined to bed rest. This unfortunate event sets off a chain reaction of chaos in the Simpson household.

In an effort to exact revenge on Bart for his antics, Marge assigns him the task of cleaning his messy room. Bart begrudgingly begins the chore, unaware of the mischief he is about to unleash.

While cleaning, Bart discovers an old cherry bomb hidden away. With a mischievous glint in his eye, he decides to flush it down the school toilet, completely oblivious to the chaos this will cause.

The cherry bomb detonates, resulting in a loud explosion that sends Principal Skinner's mother, Agnes, flying from the adjoining girls' restroom. This incident ignites Skinner's wrath towards Bart, leading to a severe consequence.

In response to the chaos Bart has caused, Principal Skinner decides that he will be sent to France for three months as part of a student exchange program. Though hesitant at first, Bart is tempted by the idea of staying in a beautiful château.

Back in Springfield, the Simpsons prepare to welcome their own exchange student, Adil Hoxha from Albania. Adil successfully charms the Simpson family with his affable personality and readiness to help around the house.

Bart arrives in France, anticipating a vacation in luxury. Instead, he finds himself at a rundown vineyard, facing hard labor that starkly contrasts with his initial dreams of a charming French escape.

At the vineyard, Bart is enslaved to two stern winemakers, César and Ugolín. His daily routine involves exhausting tasks such as hauling water, harvesting grapes, and stomping on them, leaving him deprived of adequate food and freedom.

In contrast to Bart's struggle, Adil integrates seamlessly into the Simpson family, impressing them, especially Marge, with his courteous behavior. Homer also connects with Adil, unaware of his ulterior motives involving communication back in Albania.

In a moment of desperation, Bart tries to communicate his plight to a police officer during a trip to town. However, his frustration grows as the officer fails to understand him due to the language barrier.

In an unexpected turn of events, Bart suddenly starts speaking fluent French. He passionately tells authorities about the winemakers' scheme to sell contaminated wine, which leads to immediate action against them.

Upon revealing the winemakers' illicit activities, Bart is celebrated as a hero in the community. His bravery brings him new recognition and a sense of accomplishment.

Back home, Adil's secret mission is uncovered by the FBI, leading to his swift deportation to Albania. He is implicated in espionage activities that disrupt the Simpson family's recent harmony.

Finally, Bart returns to Springfield with souvenirs from his French adventure, eager to share his experiences with his family. However, his excitement is soon dampened by Homer's misconceptions about his newfound 'fluency.'

As Homer proudly boasts about Bart's supposed French skills, it quickly becomes clear that Bart's only achievement was the insult 'buffoon' directed at his father. This moment encapsulates Bart's chaotic yet humorous story of his French odyssey.