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 == Synopsis ==
-{{Desc|In the kingdom of [[Springfieldia]], [[Homer]] is tasked by [[Marge]] to raise the money to buy an [[Amulet of Warmfyre]] for [[Jacqueline Bouvier|her mother]] to stop her from succumbing to an [[Ice Walker]] disease. [[Lisa]] uses magic to get the money for the amulet but gets the attention of the king's wizards as a result.}}
+{{Synopsis|In the kingdom of [[Springfieldia]], [[Homer]] is tasked by [[Marge]] to raise the money to buy an [[Amulet of Warmfyre]] for [[Jacqueline Bouvier|her mother]] to stop her from succumbing to an [[Ice Walker]] disease. [[Lisa]] uses magic to get the money for the amulet but gets the attention of the king's wizards as a result.}}
 == Plot ==

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	== Production ==		== Production ==
		+	{{see also\|The Serfsons/Music}}
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	Showrunner [[Matt Selman]] described the episode as "a love letter to the fantasy genre of books and movies and TV shows". [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]], who played {{W\|Jaime Lannister}}, voiced the character of [[Markery]], Marge's twin brother. Selman described the character as "not unlike Jamie".<ref>[https://ew.com/tv/2017/07/19/simpsons-game-of-thrones-nikolaj-coster-waldau/ Entertainment Weekly - "Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to guest on The Simpsons"]</ref>		Showrunner [[Matt Selman]] described the episode as "a love letter to the fantasy genre of books and movies and TV shows". [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]], who played {{W\|Jaime Lannister}}, voiced the character of [[Markery]], Marge's twin brother. Selman described the character as "not unlike Jamie".<ref>[https://ew.com/tv/2017/07/19/simpsons-game-of-thrones-nikolaj-coster-waldau/ Entertainment Weekly - "Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to guest on The Simpsons"]</ref>

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-'''"The Serfsons"''' is the first episode of [[season 29]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the six hundred nineteenth episode overall. It originally aired on October 1, [[2017]]. The episode was written by [[Brian Kelley]] and directed by [[Rob Oliver]]. It guest stars [[Billy Boyd]] as "[[The Perfect Tale]]" singer and [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Markery]].
+'''"The Serfsons"''' is the first episode of [[Season 29|broadcast season 29]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the six hundred nineteenth episode overall. It originally aired on October 1, [[2017]]. The episode was written by [[Brian Kelley]] and directed by [[Rob Oliver]]. It guest stars [[Billy Boyd]] as "[[The Perfect Tale]]" singer and [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Markery]].
 == Synopsis ==

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 Showrunner [[Matt Selman]] described the episode as "a love letter to the fantasy genre of books and movies and TV shows". [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]], who played {{W|Jaime Lannister}}, voiced the character of [[Markery]], Marge's twin brother. Selman described the character as "not unlike Jamie".<ref>[https://ew.com/tv/2017/07/19/simpsons-game-of-thrones-nikolaj-coster-waldau/ Entertainment Weekly - "Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to guest on The Simpsons"]</ref>
-This episode marked the final speaking appearance of [[Apu]] in ''The Simpsons''.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/as-simpsons-silences-apu-south-asian-creatives-hope-characters-authentic-revival-1272222/ The Hollywood Reporter - "As ‘The Simpsons’ Silences Apu, South Asian Creatives Hope for Character’s Authentic Revival"]</ref> Apu has only had cameo appearances since the episode.
+This episode marked the final speaking appearance of [[Apu]] in ''The Simpsons''.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/as-simpsons-silences-apu-south-asian-creatives-hope-characters-authentic-revival-1272222/ The Hollywood Reporter - "As 'The Simpsons' Silences Apu, South Asian Creatives Hope for Character's Authentic Revival"]</ref> Apu has only had cameo appearances since the episode.
-"The Serfsons" is also the first episode composed by [[Bleeding Fingers Music]] after [[Alf Clausen]] was let go from the show.<ref>[https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/simpsons-hip-hop-episode-composer-alf-clausen-1234593653/ Variety - "‘The Simpsons’ Hip-Hop Episode Cued Curtains for Composer"]</ref>
+"The Serfsons" is also the first episode composed by [[Bleeding Fingers Music]] after [[Alf Clausen]] was let go from the show.<ref>[https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/simpsons-hip-hop-episode-composer-alf-clausen-1234593653/ Variety - "'The Simpsons' Hip-Hop Episode Cued Curtains for Composer"]</ref>
 == Reception ==
-In its original airing, ''The Serfsons'' was watched by 3.26 million people with a 1.4 rating and a 5 share, making it Fox's second highest-rated show of the night.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171003211758/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-1-2017/ TV by the Numbers - "‘NCIS: LA’ and ’60 Minutes’ adjust up, ‘Wisdom of the Crowd’ and ‘Ten Days in the Valley’ down: Sunday final ratings"] (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>
+In its original airing, ''The Serfsons'' was watched by 3.26 million people with a 1.4 rating and a 5 share, making it Fox's second highest-rated show of the night.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171003211758/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-1-2017/ TV by the Numbers - "'NCIS: LA' and '60 Minutes' adjust up, 'Wisdom of the Crowd' and 'Ten Days in the Valley' down: Sunday final ratings"] (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>
-Dennis Perkins of ''{{W|The A.V. Club}}'' gave the episode a B- rating. He called the episode a "limply unnecessary stunt episode" and referred to the main plot as a "shoehorned emotional journey of a character no one really cares about". He ends his review by saying that the episode "doesn’t really do much wrong" and that "it’s amusing enough, but it’s also entirely inessential."<ref>[https://www.avclub.com/the-simpsons-gets-pointlessly-medieval-all-over-its-sea-1819040310 The A.V. Club - "The Simpsons gets pointlessly medieval all over its season 29 premiere"]</ref>
+Dennis Perkins of ''{{W|The A.V. Club}}'' gave the episode a B- rating. He called the episode a "limply unnecessary stunt episode" and referred to the main plot as a "shoehorned emotional journey of a character no one really cares about". He ends his review by saying that the episode "doesn't really do much wrong" and that "it's amusing enough, but it's also entirely inessential."<ref>[https://www.avclub.com/the-simpsons-gets-pointlessly-medieval-all-over-its-sea-1819040310 The A.V. Club - "The Simpsons gets pointlessly medieval all over its season 29 premiere"]</ref>
 {{W|Tony Sokol}} of ''{{W|Den of Geek}}'' gave the episode a 4 out of 5 rating. He says that the episode is "steadily paced, the laughs come regularly and there are a few that really deliver".<ref>[https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-simpsons-season-29-premiere-review-the-serfsons/ Den of Geek - "The Simpsons Season 29 Premiere Review: The Serfsons"]</ref>

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-|prodcode= WABF17
+|prodcode= [[Production season WABF|WABF17]]
 |airdate= October 1, [[2017]]
 |titlescreen=The title of the show is written in a medieval font and says "The Serfsons", while a dragon flies across the screen.
-|guests= [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Markery]]<br>[[Billy Boyd]] as "[[The Perfect Tale]]" singer
+|guests= [[Billy Boyd]] as "[[The Perfect Tale]]" singer<br>[[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Markery]]
 |showrunner1= Matt Selman
 |writer= [[Brian Kelley]]
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-'''"The Serfsons"''' is the first episode of [[season 29]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the six hundred nineteenth episode overall. It originally aired on October 1, [[2017]]. The episode was written by [[Brian Kelley]] and directed by [[Rob Oliver]]. It guest stars [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Markery]] and [[Billy Boyd]] as "[[The Perfect Tale]]" singer.
+'''"The Serfsons"''' is the first episode of [[season 29]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the six hundred nineteenth episode overall. It originally aired on October 1, [[2017]]. The episode was written by [[Brian Kelley]] and directed by [[Rob Oliver]]. It guest stars [[Billy Boyd]] as "[[The Perfect Tale]]" singer and [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Markery]].
 == Synopsis ==
-{{Desc|The the kingdom of [[Springfieldia]], [[Homer]] is tasked by [[Marge]] to raise the money to buy an [[Amulet of Warmfyre]] for [[Jacqueline Bouvier|her mother]] to stop her from succumbing to an [[Ice Walker]] disease. [[Lisa]] uses magic to get the money for the amulet, but gets the attention of the king's wizards as a result.}}
+{{Desc|In the kingdom of [[Springfieldia]], [[Homer]] is tasked by [[Marge]] to raise the money to buy an [[Amulet of Warmfyre]] for [[Jacqueline Bouvier|her mother]] to stop her from succumbing to an [[Ice Walker]] disease. [[Lisa]] uses magic to get the money for the amulet but gets the attention of the king's wizards as a result.}}
 == Plot ==
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	As of April [[2025]], the episode has a 6.8 rating on {{W\|IMDb}}.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7156270/ IMDb - "The Serfsons"]</ref>		As of April [[2025]], the episode has a 6.8 rating on {{W\|IMDb}}.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7156270/ IMDb - "The Serfsons"]</ref>
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		+	== In other languages ==
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	== International airdates ==		== International airdates ==

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 == Reception ==
-"The Serfsons" was nominated for a [[2018]] Writers Guild of America award in Animation, but it lost to "{{W2|Time's Arrow|BoJack Horseman}}" from ''{{W|BoJack Horseman}}''.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000710/2018/1/ IMDb - "Writers Guild of America, USA 2018 Awards"]</ref>
+In its original airing, ''The Serfsons'' was watched by 3.26 million people with a 1.4 rating and a 5 share, making it Fox's second highest-rated show of the night.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20171003211758/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-1-2017/ TV by the Numbers - "‘NCIS: LA’ and ’60 Minutes’ adjust up, ‘Wisdom of the Crowd’ and ‘Ten Days in the Valley’ down: Sunday final ratings"] (archived on {{W|Wayback Machine}})</ref>
 == International airdates ==

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 == Synopsis ==
-{{Desc|The the kingdom of [[Springfieldia]], [[Homer]] is tasked by [[Marge]] to raise the money to buy an [[Amulet of Warmfyre]] for [[Jacqueline Bouvier|her mother]] to stop her from succumbing to an [[Icewalker]] disease. [[Lisa]] uses magic to get the money for the amulet, but gets the attention of the king's wizards as a result.}}
+{{Desc|The the kingdom of [[Springfieldia]], [[Homer]] is tasked by [[Marge]] to raise the money to buy an [[Amulet of Warmfyre]] for [[Jacqueline Bouvier|her mother]] to stop her from succumbing to an [[Ice Walker]] disease. [[Lisa]] uses magic to get the money for the amulet, but gets the attention of the king's wizards as a result.}}
 == Plot ==
 In the [[Serfsons House]], [[Marge]] prepares dinner for the family. [[Rainier Wolfcastle]] then breaks through the wall on his horse and makes Homer kiss the horse's hooves in apology for the hovel getting in the way of it, before he leaves through the other wall. Lisa complains about their lives since they are starving while nobles are feasting, jousting, and posing for tapestries. However, Homer tells her off because he loves feudalism. A Goblin [[Milhouse]] then runs into the house to tell [[Bart]] that they put new severed heads up on the city walls. The family decides to go see them and decides to pick up [[Jacqueline Bouvier|Marge's mother]] too.
-After picking up Jackie from [[The Webs at Giant Spider Acres]], they go to see the heads. Marge then notices that her mother's hand is freezing over. They go to [[Julius Hibbert|Barber Hibbert]] where Hibbert tells them that an [[Icewalker]] bit her, and she reveals that she briefly dated one. Hibbert tells them that she will be frozen solid in a week's time, but an [[Amulet of Warmfyre]] could save her life. The Serfsons go to see the amulet at [[Amulet Hamlet]], but Homer is shocked to see it is worth 100 gold pieces. Back at home, the Serfsons discuss how they can raise the money to save Marge's mother. Homer tries to argue that they should just let her die because she is old and 100 gold is a lot of money. However, Marge calls Homer a selfish jerk and tells him that she should have listened to the witch and married her twin brother, [[Markery]].
+After picking up Jackie from [[The Webs at Giant Spider Acres]], they go to see the heads. Marge then notices that her mother's hand is freezing over. They go to [[Julius Hibbert|Barber Hibbert]] where Hibbert tells them that an [[Ice Walker]] bit her, and she reveals that she briefly dated one. Hibbert tells them that she will be frozen solid in a week's time, but an [[Amulet of Warmfyre]] could save her life. The Serfsons go to see the amulet at [[Amulet Hamlet]], but Homer is shocked to see it is worth 100 gold pieces. Back at home, the Serfsons discuss how they can raise the money to save Marge's mother. Homer tries to argue that they should just let her die because she is old and 100 gold is a lot of money. However, Marge calls Homer a selfish jerk and tells him that she should have listened to the witch and married her twin brother, [[Markery]].
 Homer goes to [[Moe's]] and complains about needing to get the money. Later, while working at the [[Springfieldia Human Power Plant]], Homer sneaks away to talk to [[Lord Montgomery]] about getting an advance on his salary, and to also ask about getting a salary in the first place. Lord Montgomery tells Homer that he has everyone in town suffering because it creates misery, which can be ground into a powder to give the rich tiny wings that do nothing. Back at home, [[Azzlan]] visits Marge to try and convert her to his religion, but she shuts him down.

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	As the peasants celebrate their victory, Homer is happy that he can get Lisa to use magic to make their lives better. Lisa then points out that dragon's fire is what powers magic, and now that the last dragon is dead, the magic and magical creatures will fade away. Horrified by the thought of living in a world without magic, Homer starts a fire in the dragon's mouth to try and bring it back to life. He is successful, causing the magical creatures to stop fading away. The dragon then flies over the town, burning it down.		As the peasants celebrate their victory, Homer is happy that he can get Lisa to use magic to make their lives better. Lisa then points out that dragon's fire is what powers magic, and now that the last dragon is dead, the magic and magical creatures will fade away. Horrified by the thought of living in a world without magic, Homer starts a fire in the dragon's mouth to try and bring it back to life. He is successful, causing the magical creatures to stop fading away. The dragon then flies over the town, burning it down.
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		+	== Production ==
		+	Showrunner [[Matt Selman]] described the episode as "a love letter to the fantasy genre of books and movies and TV shows". [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]], who played {{W\|Jaime Lannister}}, voiced the character of [[Markery]], Marge's twin brother. Selman described the character as "not unlike Jamie".<ref>[https://ew.com/tv/2017/07/19/simpsons-game-of-thrones-nikolaj-coster-waldau/ Entertainment Weekly - "Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to guest on The Simpsons"]</ref>
		+
		+	This episode marked the final speaking appearance of [[Apu]] in ''The Simpsons''.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/as-simpsons-silences-apu-south-asian-creatives-hope-characters-authentic-revival-1272222/ The Hollywood Reporter - "As ‘The Simpsons’ Silences Apu, South Asian Creatives Hope for Character’s Authentic Revival"]</ref> Apu has only had cameo appearances since the episode.
		+
		+	"The Serfsons" is also the first episode composed by [[Bleeding Fingers Music]] after [[Alf Clausen]] was let go from the show.<ref>[https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/simpsons-hip-hop-episode-composer-alf-clausen-1234593653/ Variety - "‘The Simpsons’ Hip-Hop Episode Cued Curtains for Composer"]</ref>

	== Reception ==		== Reception ==