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-{{Desc|When [[Bart]] is behind in his studies, [[Homer]] takes a hard line with him while [[Marge]] thinks he has too much work. When Bart manipulates this argument and turns it into a full-blown fight, the two of them decide to worry about themselves instead of Bart. Feeling neglected from the lack of attention, Bart starts up the [[Springfield Subway System|old subway system]], which was closed down due to causing too much damage.}}
+{{Synopsis|When [[Bart]] is behind in his studies, [[Homer]] takes a hard line with him while [[Marge]] thinks he has too much work. When Bart manipulates this argument and turns it into a full-blown fight, the two of them decide to worry about themselves instead of Bart. Feeling neglected from the lack of attention, Bart starts up the [[Springfield Subway System|old subway system]], which was closed down due to causing too much damage.}}
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-'''"Postcards from the Wedge"''' is the fourteenth episode of [[season 21]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the four hundred fifty-fourth episode overall. It originally aired on March 14, [[2010]]. The episode was written by [[Brian Kelley]] and directed by [[Mark Kirkland]].
+'''"Postcards from the Wedge"''' is the fourteenth episode of [[Season 21|broadcast season 21]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the four hundred fifty-fourth episode overall. It originally aired on March 14, [[2010]]. The episode was written by [[Brian Kelley]] and directed by [[Mark Kirkland]].
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 == Synopsis ==
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+{{Desc|When [[Bart]] is behind in his studies, [[Homer]] takes a hard line with him while [[Marge]] thinks he has too much work. When Bart manipulates this argument and turns it into a full-blown fight, the two of them decide to worry about themselves instead of Bart. Feeling neglected from the lack of attention, Bart starts up the [[Springfield Subway System|old subway system]], which was closed down due to causing too much damage.}}
 == Plot ==
 [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] receive a letter from [[Edna Krabappel]] informing them that [[Bart]] is one month behind on his homework, despite Bart's best efforts to stop them from receiving it. Homer, in an unusually strict act not only wants Bart to do all his homework, he wants him to do more than was given to him and refuses to let him take even a small break until it's done (provided he doesn't have to help). Marge, however, is concerned that the heavy workload will have a negative effect on Bart's enthusiasm for education in general. When Bart realizes his parent's opposing viewpoints, he uses it to avoid homework entirely. [[Lisa]] explains that homework is a {{W|wedge issue}}, an issue that sharply divides two parties who may otherwise agree on most things.
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-'''"Postcards from the Wedge"''' is the fourteenth episode of [[season 21]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the four-hundred and fifty-fourth episode overall. It originally aired on March 14, [[2010]]. The episode was written by [[Brian Kelley]] and directed by [[Mark Kirkland]].
+'''"Postcards from the Wedge"''' is the fourteenth episode of [[season 21]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the four hundred fifty-fourth episode overall. It originally aired on March 14, [[2010]]. The episode was written by [[Brian Kelley]] and directed by [[Mark Kirkland]].
 == Synopsis ==

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 Meanwhile, Bart and [[Milhouse]] play a prank on [[Principal Skinner]]. To evade capture by Skinner, Bart and Milhouse hide in the abandoned [[Springfield Subway System]] where they discover the subway trains still work. They race down the tracks and cause a seismic tremor to shake the town, like its first run. Homer and Marge fail to react to this, having decided not to let Bart get between them. Bart confesses to [[Nelson]] that he no longer feels a thrill when he plays a prank. Nelson suggests Bart receives no gratification from pranks unless someone gets angry.
-Bart decides to destroy [[Springfield Elementary]], which was damaged by the first subway run, by driving the train under it. Homer and Marge find a note from Lisa informing them of this prank and they decide to stop ignoring Bart. They rush to the subway station, where Homer pulls the emergency kill switch (after picturing Bart's head on the lever and saying,"Why you little...!"). Bart is grounded but is happy that his parents are paying attention to him once more. At the end, Lisa reveals that Bart forged the note about the subway prank, suggesting that he wanted to be caught but promising to keep it secret to protect his bad-boy reputation.
+Bart decides to destroy [[Springfield Elementary]], which was damaged by the first subway run, by driving the train under it. Homer and Marge find a note from Lisa informing them of this prank and they decide to stop ignoring Bart. They rush to the subway station, where Homer pulls the emergency kill switch (after picturing Bart's head on the lever and saying,"Why you little...!"). Bart is grounded for a week but is happy that his parents are paying attention to him once more. At the end, Lisa reveals that Bart forged the note about the subway prank, suggesting that he wanted to be caught but promising to keep it secret to protect his bad-boy reputation.
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 Bart decides to destroy [[Springfield Elementary]], which was damaged by the first subway run, by driving the train under it. Homer and Marge find a note from Lisa informing them of this prank and they decide to stop ignoring Bart. They rush to the subway station, where Homer pulls the emergency kill switch (after picturing Bart's head on the lever and saying,"Why you little...!"). Bart is grounded but is happy that his parents are paying attention to him once more. At the end, Lisa reveals that Bart forged the note about the subway prank, suggesting that he wanted to be caught but promising to keep it secret to protect his bad-boy reputation.
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 [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] receive a letter from [[Edna Krabappel]] informing them that [[Bart]] is one month behind on his homework, despite Bart's best efforts to stop them from receiving it. Homer, in an unusually strict act not only wants Bart to do all his homework, he wants him to do more than was given to him and refuses to let him take even a small break until it's done (provided he doesn't have to help). Marge, however, is concerned that the heavy workload will have a negative effect on Bart's enthusiasm for education in general. When Bart realizes his parent's opposing viewpoints, he uses it to avoid homework entirely. [[Lisa]] explains that homework is a {{W|wedge issue}}, an issue that sharply divides two parties who may otherwise agree on most things.
-Marge and Homer begin to argue more and more even about things that don't involve Bart's homework, as Bart manipulates them against each other. Marge seeks council from [[Ned Flanders]], who recalls having a minor argument with [[Maude]] about their handtowels on the day she died, saying it has haunted him every day since. Marge consults [[Selma Bouvier|Selma]] and [[Patty Bouvier|Patty]], who encourage Marge to stick to her guns, even if the issue would endanger Marge's marriage, prompting Marge to relent and leave to apologize. Meanwhile, Homer falls asleep at work, and dreams that he wins the fight and the town celebrates with a parade. But the float he is riding accidentally runs over Marge and kills her. Homer wakes up and realizes that he too wants to apologize. The two spot each other in traffic, rush out of their vehicles and embrace. They then decide to let Bart fend for himself.
+Marge and Homer begin to argue more and more even about things that don't involve Bart's homework, as Bart manipulates them against each other. Marge seeks council from [[Ned Flanders]], who recalls having a minor argument with [[Maude]] about their handtowels on the day she died, saying it has haunted him every day since. Marge consults [[Selma]] and [[Patty]], who encourage Marge to stick to her guns, even if the issue would endanger Marge's marriage, prompting Marge to relent and leave to apologize. Meanwhile, Homer falls asleep at work, and dreams that he wins the fight and the town celebrates with a parade. But the float he is riding accidentally runs over Marge and kills her. Homer wakes up and realizes that he too wants to apologize. The two spot each other in traffic, rush out of their vehicles and embrace. They then decide to let Bart fend for himself.
 Meanwhile, Bart and [[Milhouse]] play a prank on [[Principal Skinner]]. To evade capture by Skinner, Bart and Milhouse hide in the abandoned [[Springfield Subway System]] where they discover the subway trains still work. They race down the tracks and cause a seismic tremor to shake the town, like its first run. Homer and Marge fail to react to this, having decided not to let Bart get between them. Bart confesses to [[Nelson]] that he no longer feels a thrill when he plays a prank. Nelson suggests Bart receives no gratification from pranks unless someone gets angry.

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