Milhouse and Bart realize if they use the old computers in school, they can become super rich. They collect the nerdy kids from the school and start a video game racquet.
Bart and Maggie play the game together. Maggie is excited to see Bart talking in the game with the help of emojis. Principal Skinner busts Bart’s illegal enterprise. However, Bart convinces him that by participating in it, Skinner can make his dreams come true. Bart explains to Skinner the process of converting game money into real money.
Marge, Homer, and Maggie all play a game together. Homer is overjoyed when Maggie expresses her love for him in the game. ..
Bart and Skinner employ several evil methods to enhance the efficiency of their illegal enterprise. However, the smooth money-making process is disrupted when students of a competing school lay claim on Boblux (a digital territory within the game). Bart and Skinner visit the school and warn the principal of the dire consequences if her students keep interfering in the game. Bart suggests sharing the territory. However, Skinner is not on board. He kicks Bart out of the business and assigns Millhouse the role of manager. ..
Homer has built a new house for the family inside the game. Lisa arrives on a dolphin. She informs the family that out in the real world, the lawn is overgrown and the Bart has bought a new Lexus. She is roped into the game when Marge tells her that Maggie can talk in the game.
Skinner is out to destroy the competing school after Milhouse informs him that their students have taken over the entirety of Boblux. Bart confronts Skinner and makes him realize that what he is doing is not right. The two leave on a bulldozer without harming anyone.
Nedward takes the opportunity to ask the Simpsons how they’re doing in the digital world and whether they’ve been able to get any work done. The Simpsons are so caught up in their own lives that they don’t even realize there’s a world out there that doesn’t stop. Nedward is happy to hear that the Simpsons are doing well and asks if he can come by and visit them soon.
The Episode Review
The best episode of the season so far is easily “The Witch’s Way” - it’s well written, well executed, and has a great plot. The voiceovers are top-notch, and the animation is top-notch. This episode also features some of the most interesting story ideas I’ve seen this season. Overall, it’s a great example of what Season 3 can be.
