Despite the best efforts of Moe’s team, they ultimately lose. On his way back, Moe notices Nelson bullying Martin. Impressed, Moe offers Nelson a spot on his hockey team. When Nelson refuses, Moe drops a note and leaves. ..
Nelson, who had been waiting in the stands, shows up just as the game begins and easily beats up the opponents. This allows Bart to hit goals easily, which results in the team winning, but Moe is not happy with this because Nelson didn’t have his skates on. Impressed with Nelson’s goonery, Moe takes him to Top Goon Academy to learn how to bully opponents in a way that can be used in the game. He is taught that he has to save his primary (Bart) in every situation. At graduation, Nelson earns the title of Top Goon. ..
Moe’s team dominates every other team in the tournament, but just before the finals, Nelson hits Bart for making fun of Moe. Since Bart can no longer participate, a mad Moe demands that Nelson get lost. ..
Nelson is kidnapped and his face is covered with cloth. Moe arrives just in time to stop Nelson from getting into the world of crime. When the cloth is removed, Moe is surprised to see it’s King Toot. Despite his issues with King Toot, Moe urges Nelson to let him go – giving a display of a good man’s true gesture.
King Toot is upset and decides to take legal action. Moe and Nelson leave town, never to return.
Bart is at the doctor’s for mobility training for his injured arm. Homer is devastated to learn he will have to stick around for months until Bart fully recovers. ..
The Episode Review
Despite the fact that The Simpsons have been slipping in quality, we must commend their scripting for their freshness of nature. With their latest episode, “The Simpsons prove they are far from running out of storylines,” they continue to provide us with moments to enjoy even though they might not be particularly hilarious. With half the season over, we can say our curiosity to see what lies ahead hasn’t waned at all.
