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|couchgag= The [[Simpson family]] runs on a desert in a recreation of the {{W|Dinosaur Game}}. They arrive at the couch but [[Homer]] gets stuck on a cactus and [[D'oh]]es.
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|guests= [[Joe Mantegna]] as [[Fat Tony]]<br>[[Jay Pharoah]] as [[Drederick Tatum]]
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'''"Habeus Tortoise"''' is the first episode of [[season 34]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]''. It will air on September 25, 2022.<ref name="UABF16"/><ref name="HTSP"/>
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'''"Habeas Tortoise"''' is the first episode of [[Season 34|broadcast season 34]] of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and the seven hundred twenty-ninth episode overall. It originally aired on September 25, [[2022]]. The episode was written by [[Broti Gupta]] and directed by [[Matthew Faughnan]]. It guest stars [[Joe Mantegna]] as [[Fat Tony]] and [[Jay Pharoah]] as [[Drederick Tatum]].
  
 
== Synopsis ==
 
== Synopsis ==
{{Desc|After public humiliation forces him to doubt his own intelligence, Homer forms an internet group devoted to solving the mystery behind the disappearance of a tortoise from the Springfield Zoo but finds something much more sinister.<ref>[https://www.foxflash.com/shows/the-simpsons/photos/?type=all&season=s33&episode=3316 FoxFlash - "Habeus Tortoise Synopsis"]</ref><ref>[http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20220902fox11/ The Futon Critic - "Habeus Tortoise Synopsis"]</ref>}}
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{{Synopsis|After public humiliation forces him to doubt his own intelligence, [[Homer]] forms a group devoted to solving the mystery behind the disappearance of [[Slow Leonard|a tortoise]] from the [[Springfield Zoo]]. However, when the group starts to become dangerous, Homer must admit that the tortoise was never really missing in the first place.}}
[[Homer]] gets into a conspiracy cabal while hunting down a missing turtle.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mikepriceinla/status/1468003087298142208 Michael Price's Twitter - "Habeus Tortoise Homer"]</ref><ref name="S34Variety">[https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/the-simpsons-season-34-treehouse-of-horror-it-melissa-mccarthy-1235323669/ Variety - "'The Simpsons' Season 34 to Parody 'It,' 'Ellen,' 'Death Note' and Feature Guest Melissa McCarthy"]</ref><ref>[https://deadline.com/2022/08/matt-selman-the-simpsons-showrunner-animation-emmy-dialogue-1235088268/ Deadline - "'The Simpsons' Showrunner Matt Selman On "A New Intimacy To The Classic Homer And Marge Love Story" And His Excitement For Season 34"]</ref>
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[[Mayor Quimby]] holds a debate about no longer celebrating {{W|Columbus Day}} due to [[Christopher Columbus]]' problematic behavior, and everyone agrees except the people of [[Italy|Italian]] origins. Afterwards, he allows [[Helen Lovejoy]] to take the stand, raising concerns about DIY free libraries appearing all over town and the possibility of them containing books like the *Kamasutra*. [[Homer]] proposes bringing all the books together into one place for everyone to read, essentially creating a library, but the crowd laughs at him—even though the debate is being held in a library.
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To cheer him up, [[Marge]] takes the family to the [[Springfield Zoo]], where even the animals appear to think Homer is dumb. They eventually reach the exhibit for [[Slow Leonard]], only to find the tortoise is missing. They are approached by the zoo director, and Homer attempts to persuade him to search for the tortoise. However, the director dismisses him, and Homer takes it personally. Back at home, he finds what he believes is a clue to the tortoise's disappearance.
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Homer brings the evidence to the [[Police Station]], but even [[Chief Wiggum]] dismisses him. Marge suggests he check [[Facelook]] for any relevant groups, and he discovers the "Lost Leonard!" group. Homer starts posting pictures of his supposed evidence, gaining traction online. He returns to the zoo to livestream his investigation. The exhibit has been replaced by Pete the prairie dog's. Looking around, he spots a nearby house with a door cam—[[Chalmers' house]]. Homer invites [[Chalmers]] to join the group, and they organize a meeting at the [[Simpson House]].
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Homer prepares paella and sets up a meeting room with a TV and an evidence board. The guests arrive, enjoy the paella, and begin adding their theories to the board. The group marches to the zoo director's house in protest. During the protest, [[Gil]] proposes to [[Ms. Hoover]], and she accepts.
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Back at home, Slow Leonard appears in the kitchen, and Homer privately confesses to Marge that he found the tortoise in a rabbit hole after falling down a ravine at the zoo. He hadn't told the group because he didn't want the fun and attention to end. When Homer still refuses to tell the truth, Marge calls him dumb, and he leaves for the wedding alone.
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After the wedding, the group begins planning dangerous schemes to force the zoo director to release the tortoise. Homer tries to stop them but is turned on by the crowd. Marge arrives with Slow Leonard, and when the group suspects it's a robot, Homer helps them see the truth.
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The group begins to disband, including Gil and Ms. Hoover, but Homer suggests a new mystery to keep them together—like discovering where calamari comes from or discussing the cartoon show that predicts the future. It's revealed that the yarn they used for conspiracy boards contains a hidden camera, and the producers, McClellan's, are monitoring conspiracy groups worldwide. Sales of their yarn are skyrocketing thanks to the group.
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In the end, Homer records a [[TikTok]] video showing how to prepare his conspiracy-meeting paella.
  
 
== Production ==
 
== Production ==
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During production, the episode was called "Habeus Tortoise".<ref name="UABF16">[https://twitter.com/BrotiGupta/status/1443638952347373576 Broti Gupta's Twitter - "Habeas Tortoise"]</ref>
 
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== Promo videos ==
 
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*[[File:Twitter - logo.png|20px]] [https://twitter.com/AniDom/status/1563209793908928516 "freak flags will be flying in brand-new ANIDOM episodes coming at ya September 25" on '''Twitter''']
 
*[[File:Twitter - logo.png|20px]] [https://twitter.com/AniDom/status/1563209793908928516 "freak flags will be flying in brand-new ANIDOM episodes coming at ya September 25" on '''Twitter''']
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*[[File:Twitter - logo.png|20px]] [https://twitter.com/TheSimpsons/status/1573028168549765121 "Still got that magic. 😍 The Simpsons Season 34 premieres in 3️⃣ days!" on '''Twitter''']
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*{{youtube|k-IMZV6_3mk|Homer turns to conspiracy theories in The Simpsons season 34 premiere clip}}
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*{{youtube|TPOa-QCkLm0|Watch Homer Go Down a Conspiracy Hole as the Season 34 Opener Pays Homage to 'Don't F**k With Cats'}}
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*{{youtube|_c7nJsGSiCA|A Cartoon Show That Predicts The Future!}}
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*{{youtube|QvLEcqXWIbs|Homer Gets All The Likes And Emojis}}
  
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"Habeas Tortoise"
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Episode Information
Episode number: 729
Season number: S34 E1
Production code: UABF16
Original airdate: September 25, 2022
Couch gag: The Simpson family runs on a desert in a recreation of the Dinosaur Game. They arrive at the couch but Homer gets stuck on a cactus and D'ohes.
Guest star(s): Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony
Jay Pharoah as Drederick Tatum
Showrunner: Matt Selman
Co-showrunner: Rob LaZebnik
Written by: Broti Gupta
Directed by: Matthew Faughnan

"Habeas Tortoise" is the first episode of broadcast season 34 of The Simpsons and the seven hundred twenty-ninth episode overall. It originally aired on September 25, 2022. The episode was written by Broti Gupta and directed by Matthew Faughnan. It guest stars Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony and Jay Pharoah as Drederick Tatum.

Synopsis[edit]

After public humiliation forces him to doubt his own intelligence, Homer forms a group devoted to solving the mystery behind the disappearance of a tortoise from the Springfield Zoo. However, when the group starts to become dangerous, Homer must admit that the tortoise was never really missing in the first place.

Plot[edit]

Mayor Quimby holds a debate about no longer celebrating Columbus Day due to Christopher Columbus' problematic behavior, and everyone agrees except the people of Italian origins. Afterwards, he allows Helen Lovejoy to take the stand, raising concerns about DIY free libraries appearing all over town and the possibility of them containing books like the *Kamasutra*. Homer proposes bringing all the books together into one place for everyone to read, essentially creating a library, but the crowd laughs at him—even though the debate is being held in a library.

To cheer him up, Marge takes the family to the Springfield Zoo, where even the animals appear to think Homer is dumb. They eventually reach the exhibit for Slow Leonard, only to find the tortoise is missing. They are approached by the zoo director, and Homer attempts to persuade him to search for the tortoise. However, the director dismisses him, and Homer takes it personally. Back at home, he finds what he believes is a clue to the tortoise's disappearance.

Homer brings the evidence to the Police Station, but even Chief Wiggum dismisses him. Marge suggests he check Facelook for any relevant groups, and he discovers the "Lost Leonard!" group. Homer starts posting pictures of his supposed evidence, gaining traction online. He returns to the zoo to livestream his investigation. The exhibit has been replaced by Pete the prairie dog's. Looking around, he spots a nearby house with a door cam—Chalmers' house. Homer invites Chalmers to join the group, and they organize a meeting at the Simpson House.

Homer prepares paella and sets up a meeting room with a TV and an evidence board. The guests arrive, enjoy the paella, and begin adding their theories to the board. The group marches to the zoo director's house in protest. During the protest, Gil proposes to Ms. Hoover, and she accepts.

Back at home, Slow Leonard appears in the kitchen, and Homer privately confesses to Marge that he found the tortoise in a rabbit hole after falling down a ravine at the zoo. He hadn't told the group because he didn't want the fun and attention to end. When Homer still refuses to tell the truth, Marge calls him dumb, and he leaves for the wedding alone.

After the wedding, the group begins planning dangerous schemes to force the zoo director to release the tortoise. Homer tries to stop them but is turned on by the crowd. Marge arrives with Slow Leonard, and when the group suspects it's a robot, Homer helps them see the truth.

The group begins to disband, including Gil and Ms. Hoover, but Homer suggests a new mystery to keep them together—like discovering where calamari comes from or discussing the cartoon show that predicts the future. It's revealed that the yarn they used for conspiracy boards contains a hidden camera, and the producers, McClellan's, are monitoring conspiracy groups worldwide. Sales of their yarn are skyrocketing thanks to the group.

In the end, Homer records a TikTok video showing how to prepare his conspiracy-meeting paella.

Production[edit]

During production, the episode was called "Habeus Tortoise".[1]

International airdates[edit]

Country Airdate Channel
Italy September 18, 2023 Italia Uno

In other languages[edit]

Language Name Translation
Italy Flag.png Italiano "Habeas testudo" Habeas tortoise

Gallery[edit]

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Promo videos[edit]


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