Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace
Former college roommates Thom Partridge and Dr. Andrew Murray revisit every episode of The Simpsons through the eyes of two dads in their 40s, exploring the humor, heart, and surprising depth of Springfield one episode at a time.
Episodes
14 episodes
Some Enchanted Evening - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E13
In “Some Enchanted Evening,” Marge’s call to Dr. Marvin Monroe sends Homer scrambling to rescue date night with a rose, chocolates, and a babysitter who turns out to be Springfield’s most wanted. Andrew and Thom discuss feeling unappreciated, H...
Krusty Gets Busted - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E12
In “Krusty Gets Busted,” Homer witnesses Springfield’s favorite clown robbing the Kwik-E-Mart, sending Krusty from children’s television royalty to public enemy number one. Andrew and Thom discuss Bart’s unwavering faith in his hero, the debut ...
The Crepes of Wrath - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E11
In “The Crepes of Wrath,” Bart’s latest prank earns him a one-way ticket to France, where the promised château turns out to offer less fine dining and more child labor, questionable wine additives, and endless buckets of water. Andrew and Thom ...
Homer's Night Out - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E10
In “Homer’s Night Out,” Bart’s new spy camera captures Homer at a bachelor party—and turns one bad decision into Springfield’s hottest piece of pre-internet viral content. Andrew and Thom discuss marriage, trust, objectification, and the episod...
The Telltale Head - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E8
In “The Telltale Head,” Bart’s desperate bid to impress Springfield’s resident bad boys ends with one impulsive act, one headless town founder, and a mob that is surprisingly unwilling to hear him out. Andrew and Thom discuss popularity, peer p...
The Call of the Simpsons - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E7
In “The Call of the Simpsons,” Homer’s jealousy of Ned Flanders leads to an ill-advised RV purchase, a family camping trip, and his eventual identification as a possible missing link. Andrew and Thom discuss high-pressure sales tactics, forced ...
Moaning Lisa - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E6
In “Moaning Lisa,” Lisa finds herself overwhelmed by a sadness she cannot explain—and surrounded by adults who do not quite know how to help. Andrew and Thom discuss the episode’s remarkably thoughtful portrayal of childhood depression, Homer’s...
Bart the General - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E5
In “Bart the General,” a confrontation with Nelson Muntz leaves Bart bruised, humiliated, and ready to declare war. Andrew and Thom discuss the code of the schoolyard, Homer’s questionable lessons in fighting dirty, and Bart’s transformation fr...
There's No Disgrace Like Home - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E4
In “There’s No Disgrace Like Home,” Homer becomes convinced that the Simpsons are Springfield’s most dysfunctional family—and decides that a little professional help might be the answer. Andrew and Thom discuss the episode’s satire of family no...
Life in the Fast Lane - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E9
In “Life on the Fast Lane,” Homer’s spectacularly thoughtless birthday gift sends Marge to the bowling alley—and into the path of the charmingly persistent Jacques. Andrew and Thom discuss Marge’s growing dissatisfaction, Homer’s belated realiz...
Homer's Odyssey - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E3
Homer loses his job at the nuclear power plant and spirals into one of the darkest stories of The Simpsons’ first season—before discovering a new sense of purpose as Springfield’s unlikely safety crusader. Andrew and Thom revisit “Homer’s Odyss...
Bart the Genius - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E2
Bart switches aptitude tests with Martin Prince and is promptly identified as Springfield’s newest genius. Andrew and Thom revisit “Bart the Genius,” comparing what they noticed as eight-year-olds with what stands out now as middle-aged dads—fr...
Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E1
Andrew and Thom officially begin their journey through The Simpsons with “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,” the episode that introduced the world to the Simpson family. They share their memories of watching the show as kids, revisit ...
Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace Preview Episode
Meet Andrew and Thom, two longtime friends revisiting The Simpsons from a whole new perspective. In this four-minute sneak peek, they introduce themselves, explain the format of Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace<...