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 The [[chalkboard gag]] and [[couch gag]] were only available in the streaming version of the episode and weren't included in the original broadcast.<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/mikepriceinla.bsky.social/post/3mewzijmf2k25 Michael Price on Bluesky - ""Irrational Treasure" has an extra special couch gag that we didn't have time to fit in the Fox broadcast tonight"]</ref>
-[[Dan McQuade]]'s appearance in the audience for The Roots' concert was a very late addition. McQuade, a journalist, planned to write about the episode but passed away before the episode aired. The producers decided to put him in the audience for The Roots' concert, as they felt it was the most fitting placement, despite not knowing whether he was a fan of the band. McQuade was inserted into the scene only days before the episode aired.<ref>[https://www.inquirer.com/sports/dan-mcquade-simpsons-philadelphia-episode-christine-nangle-matt-selman-20260219.html The Inquirer - "Inside ‘The Simpsons’ last-minute addition of late writer Dan McQuade’s likeness to its Philadelphia episode"]</ref>
+[[Dan McQuade]]'s appearance in the audience for The Roots' concert was a very late addition. McQuade, a journalist, planned to write about the episode but passed away before the episode aired. The producers decided to put him in the audience for The Roots' concert, as they felt it was the most fitting placement, despite not knowing whether he was a fan of the band. McQuade was inserted into the scene only days before the episode aired.<ref>[https://www.inquirer.com/sports/dan-mcquade-simpsons-philadelphia-episode-christine-nangle-matt-selman-20260219.html The Inquirer - "Inside 'The Simpsons' last-minute addition of late writer Dan McQuade's likeness to its Philadelphia episode"]</ref>
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 Marge tries to convince him to not jump, reminding him of all the past they have together, and Santa's Little Helper stays, but Adrienne is too focused on getting the key that she starts climbing herself, destabilizing the structure. Santa's Little Helper lets go of the key and she catches it, falling through a hole that opens up in the basement. Santa's Little Helper holds onto a rope to save himself from falling and manages to get back down. When they go for the exit, Santa's Little Helper manages to put his paws and nose indents in the wall, unlocking Franklin's gold, but Homer and Marge don't understand and leave instead.
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 {{Episode
 |name= Irrational Treasure
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 |number= 804
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 |titlescreen= The text "800th Episode" is under the title
 |blackboard= I will not have A.I. these write for me
-|couchgag= Homer enters the house after getting hit by Marge's car, all injured, asking why they're just sitting there after it happened and why it happened.<br/>A special couch gag will be added on [[Hulu]] and [[Disney+]] in the following days.<ref>[https://bsky.app/profile/mikepriceinla.bsky.social/post/3mewzijmf2k25 Michael Price's Bluesky - "Irrational Treasure alternate Couch gag"]</ref>
+|couchgag= Homer enters the house after getting hit by Marge's car, all injured, asking why they're just sitting there after it happened and why it happened.
 |guests= [[Kevin Bacon]] as the [[Hotel Philadelphia concierge]]<br>[[Boyz II Men]] as the "[[Theme Song]]" performers<br>[[Quinta Brunson]] as [[Adrienne Gesstar]]<br>[[Taylor Dearden]] as the [[veterinary intern]]<br>[[Katherine LaNasa]] as the [[veterinary nurse]]<br>[[Questlove]] as the [[Philadelphia tour guide]]<br>[[Noah Wyle]] as the [[veterinary surgeon]]
 |showrunner1= Matt Selman
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-==References==
 == Promo video ==
 *{{youtube|99U4MA_4xNI|The Simpsons 800th Episode Promo}}

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 |corunner= Michael Price
 |writer= [[Christine Nangle]]
-|director= [[Debbie Mahan]]
+|director= [[Debbie Bruce Mahan]]
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-'''"Irrational Treasure"''' is the fourteenth episode of [[season 37]] episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the eight-hundred fourth episode overall. It originally aired on February 15, 2026, alongside "[[Homer? A Cracker Bro?]]". It was written by [[Christine Nangle]] and directed by [[Debbie Mahan]]. It guest stars [[Kevin Bacon]] as the [[Hotel Philadelphia concierge]], [[Boyz II Men]] as the "[[Theme Song]]" performers, [[Quinta Brunson]] as [[Adrienne Gesstar]], [[Taylor Dearden]] as the [[veterinary intern]], [[Katherine LaNasa]] as the [[veterinary nurse]], [[Questlove]] as the [[Philadelphia tour guide]], and [[Noah Wyle]] as the [[veterinary surgeon]].
+'''"Irrational Treasure"''' is the fourteenth episode of [[season 37]] episode of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the eight-hundred fourth episode overall. It originally aired on February 15, 2026, alongside "[[Homer? A Cracker Bro?]]". It was written by [[Christine Nangle]] and directed by [[Debbie Bruce Mahan]]. It guest stars [[Kevin Bacon]] as the [[Hotel Philadelphia concierge]], [[Boyz II Men]] as the "[[Theme Song]]" performers, [[Quinta Brunson]] as [[Adrienne Gesstar]], [[Taylor Dearden]] as the [[veterinary intern]], [[Katherine LaNasa]] as the [[veterinary nurse]], [[Questlove]] as the [[Philadelphia tour guide]], and [[Noah Wyle]] as the [[veterinary surgeon]].
 == Synopsis ==

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 To solve the mystery, she takes Santa's Little Helper away from Marge, which, through her whistle, betrays her. To find her, Marge calls for a family meeting with [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] on the phone, and Lisa figures out the message is related to [[Betsy Ross]] instead of the sewers. At the house, Homer finds and pulls a lever, activating a trap door that takes them beneath. There, they find Adrienne, who leads Santa's Little Helper to the key, using his new skills, but when the moment for the final jump is too dangerous, she tries to make him jump into danger.
-Marge tries to convince him to not jump, reminding him of all the past they have together, and Santa's Little Helper stays, but Adrienne is too focused on getting the key that she starts climbing herself, destabilizing the structure. Santa's Little Helper lets go of the key and she catches it, falling through a hole that opens up in the basement. Santa's Little Helper holds onto a rope to save himself from falling and manages to get back down. When they go for the exit, Santa's Little Helper manages to put his paws and nose in dents in the wall, unlocking Franklin's gold, but Homer and Marge don't understand and leave instead.
+Marge tries to convince him to not jump, reminding him of all the past they have together, and Santa's Little Helper stays, but Adrienne is too focused on getting the key that she starts climbing herself, destabilizing the structure. Santa's Little Helper lets go of the key and she catches it, falling through a hole that opens up in the basement. Santa's Little Helper holds onto a rope to save himself from falling and manages to get back down. When they go for the exit, Santa's Little Helper manages to put his paws and nose indents in the wall, unlocking Franklin's gold, but Homer and Marge don't understand and leave instead.
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 |prodcode= [[Production season 37ABF|37ABF08]]
 |airdate= February 15, 2026
-|titlescreen= "800th Episode" under the title
+|titlescreen= The text "800th Episode" is under the title
 |blackboard= I will not have A.I. these write for me
 |couchgag= Homer enters the house after getting hit by Marge's car, all injured, asking why they're just sitting there after it happened and why it happened.

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 To avoid taking them to Marge and Santa's Little Helper and do his visits around the city, he convinces them the places on his list are places where they could be. On the journey, they talk to him about [[Benjamin Franklin]], adding how he was a thief pretending to negotiate the {{W2|Treaty of Paris|1783}}, he stole gold from the {{W|Palace of Versailles}}, and how he was helped by his greyhound to hide it. Santa's Little Helper is a direct descendant from his greyhound.
-Being proud of Santa's Little Helper, Marge takes him to the [[Michael Vick Reparation Park]] to have fun with other dogs, but Adrienne tells them to stay focused with no time for play. At the [[Philadelphia Art Museum]], the Historians spot Marge and Santa's Little Helper and run to them. Adrienne and the Historians know each other, and after security takes away the Historians, she reveals herself for what she is, when she leads Santa's Little Helper to a fire hydrant that Santa's Little Helper is peeing on, revealing Franklin's secret message.
+Being proud of Santa's Little Helper, Marge takes him to the [[Michael Vick Reparation Park]] to have fun with other dogs, but Adrienne tells them to stay focused with no time for play. At the [[Philadelphia Museum of Art]], the Historians spot Marge and Santa's Little Helper and run to them. Adrienne and the Historians know each other, and after security takes away the Historians, she reveals herself for what she is, when she leads Santa's Little Helper to a fire hydrant that Santa's Little Helper is peeing on, revealing Franklin's secret message.
 To solve the mystery, she takes Santa's Little Helper away from Marge, which, through her whistle, betrays her. To find her, Marge calls for a family meeting with [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] on the phone, and Lisa figures out the message is related to [[Betsy Ross]] instead of the sewers. At the house, Homer finds and pulls a lever, activating a trap door that takes them beneath. There, they find Adrienne, who leads Santa's Little Helper to the key, using his new skills, but when the moment for the final jump is too dangerous, she tries to make him jump into danger.

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 == Plot ==
-[[Homer]] and [[Bart]] get home with [[Santa's Little Helper]] and welcomes him in. Skipping ahead, at a family meeting, he's wearing a swimming suit, next to Homer dressed as [[Stonecutters|Number 908]], eating on the couch next to him. Skipping further ahead at another meeting, the Santa's is eating at the table, with Homer, wearing his [[Pie Man]] costume, feeds him hot dogs. In the present, Marge calls another family meeting after seeing the couch completely destroyed.
+[[Homer]] and [[Bart]] get home with [[Santa's Little Helper]] and welcome him in. Skipping ahead, at a family meeting, he's wearing a swim diaper, next to Homer dressed as the [[Stonecutters|Chosen One]], eating on the couch next to him. Skipping further ahead at another meeting, Santa's Little Helper is eating at the table, with Homer, wearing his [[Pie Man]] costume, feeding him hot dogs. In the present, Marge calls another family meeting after seeing the couch completely destroyed.
-She finds out the family is outside, in the car, with Santa's driving it. Upon seeing her they quickly back up and leave. Afterwards, with the car on the front garden, having destroyed the mail box, Marge is making ambrosia salad with grapes and mayo when Santa's eats it on the table. However, she finds out that grapes are poisonous for dogs, and after the table breaks under his weight, she brings him to the [[St. Bernard of Assisi Medical Center]], where after removing all grapes from him, [[Adrienne Gesstar|Adrienne]] suggest he loses a lot of weight, suggesting a diet, training and competitions.
+She finds out the family is outside, in the car, with Santa's Little Helper driving it. Upon seeing her, they quickly back up and leave. Afterwards, with the car on the front yard, having destroyed the mailbox, Marge is making ambrosia salad with grapes and mayo when Santa's Little Helper eats it at the table. However, she finds out that grapes are poisonous for dogs, and after the table breaks under his weight, she brings him to the [[St. Bernard of Assisi Medical Center]], where, after removing all grapes from him, [[Adrienne Gesstar|Adrienne]] suggests he lose a lot of weight, suggesting a diet, training, and competitions.
-They start the threatment and he regains his health and start winning competitins 1st prize and qualifies for the nationals in [[Philadelphia]], however, she goes alone with Santa's, leaving the family in town. After arriving at the hotel, she finds out however that Homer stowed away in the back of the car. She gets angry because he's not there just for support but to visit places in Philadelphia and tells him not to screw it up.
+They start the treatment, and he regains his health and starts winning competitions, taking first prize, and qualifying for the nationals in [[Philadelphia]]. However, she goes alone with Santa's Little Helper, leaving the family in town. After arriving at the hotel, she finds out, however, that Homer stowed away in the back of the car. She gets angry because he's not there just for support, but to visit places in Philadelphia, and tells him not to screw it up.
-At the [[Greater Philadelphia Convetional Hall]], he partecipates in the first of five qualification rounds. When it ends, however, he jumps into the arms of Adrienne instead of Marge. Meanwhile, while Homer is sulking over what Marge told him, the [[Historians of America's Great Inventors and Enlightened Men]] knock on the door demanding to speak to him on a matter of grave historical importance, explaining how the dog can solve one of the most confounding puzzles in American history.
+At the [[Greater Philadelphia Convention Hall]], he participates in the first of five qualification rounds. When it ends, however, he jumps into the arms of Adrienne instead of Marge. Meanwhile, while Homer is sulking over what Marge told him, the [[Historians of America's Great Inventors and Enlightened Men]] knock on the door demanding to speak to him on a matter of grave historical importance, explaining how the dog can solve one of the most confounding puzzles in American history.
-To avoid taking them to Marge and Santa's and do his visits around the city, he convinces them the places on his list are places where they could be. On the journey they talk to him about [[Benjamin Franklin]], adding how he was a thief pretending to negotiate the {{W2|Treaty of Paris|1783}}, he stole gold from the {{W|Palace of Versailles}} and how he was helped by his greyhound to hide it. Santa's is a direct descendant from his greyhound.
+To avoid taking them to Marge and Santa's Little Helper and do his visits around the city, he convinces them the places on his list are places where they could be. On the journey, they talk to him about [[Benjamin Franklin]], adding how he was a thief pretending to negotiate the {{W2|Treaty of Paris|1783}}, he stole gold from the {{W|Palace of Versailles}}, and how he was helped by his greyhound to hide it. Santa's Little Helper is a direct descendant from his greyhound.
-Being proud of Santa's, Marge takes him to the [[Michael Vick Reparation Park]] to have fun with other dogs but Adrienne tells them to stay focused with no time for play. At the [[Philadelphia Art Museum]], the Historians spot Marge and Santa's and run to them. Adrienne and the Historians know each other, and after security takes away the Historians, she reveals herself for what she is, when she led Santa's to a fire hydrant on which Santa's is peeing on, revealing Franklin's secret message.
+Being proud of Santa's Little Helper, Marge takes him to the [[Michael Vick Reparation Park]] to have fun with other dogs, but Adrienne tells them to stay focused with no time for play. At the [[Philadelphia Art Museum]], the Historians spot Marge and Santa's Little Helper and run to them. Adrienne and the Historians know each other, and after security takes away the Historians, she reveals herself for what she is, when she leads Santa's Little Helper to a fire hydrant that Santa's Little Helper is peeing on, revealing Franklin's secret message.
-To solve the mystery, she takes away Santa's from Marge, which through her whistle, betrays her. To find her, she calls for a family meeting with [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] on the phone, and Lisa figures out the message is related to [[Betsy Ross]] instead of the sewers. At the house, Homer finds and pull a lever, activating a trap door taking them beneath. There they find Adrienne which leads Santa's to the key, using his new skills, but when the moment for the final jump is too dangerous, she tries to make him jump to danger.
+To solve the mystery, she takes Santa's Little Helper away from Marge, which, through her whistle, betrays her. To find her, Marge calls for a family meeting with [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] on the phone, and Lisa figures out the message is related to [[Betsy Ross]] instead of the sewers. At the house, Homer finds and pulls a lever, activating a trap door that takes them beneath. There, they find Adrienne, who leads Santa's Little Helper to the key, using his new skills, but when the moment for the final jump is too dangerous, she tries to make him jump into danger.
-Marge tries to convince him to not jump remembering him of all the past they had together and Santa's stay, but Adrienne is too focused on getting the key that she starts climbing herself, destabilizing the structure. Santa's let go of the key and she catches it, falling for a hole that opened up in the basement. Santa's hold on a rope to save himself from falling and manages to get back down. When they go for the exit, Santa's manages to put his paws and nose in dents in the wall, unlocking Franklin's gold, but Homer and Marge don't understand and leaves instead.
+Marge tries to convince him to not jump, reminding him of all the past they have together, and Santa's Little Helper stays, but Adrienne is too focused on getting the key that she starts climbing herself, destabilizing the structure. Santa's Little Helper lets go of the key and she catches it, falling through a hole that opens up in the basement. Santa's Little Helper holds onto a rope to save himself from falling and manages to get back down. When they go for the exit, Santa's Little Helper manages to put his paws and nose in dents in the wall, unlocking Franklin's gold, but Homer and Marge don't understand and leave instead.
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 *{{youtube|99U4MA_4xNI|The Simpsons 800th Episode Promo}}
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