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Ruth Powers
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Character Information
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Ruth Powers is the Simpsons’ next-door neighbor, introduced when she moves to their neighborhood in the episode "New Kid on the Block."
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Family
Ruth is divorced and has a daughter, Laura Powers, who no longer lives with her. The circumstances behind Ruth's divorce aren't explained, but she has said her ex-husband acts similar to Homer, as revealed in Marge on the Lam, and he was continually stiffing Ruth on child support. For revenge, she stole his car.
Role in The Simpsons
Minor Appearances
Ruth is usually seen as a background character, sometimes in events that occurred before she moved next door (such as the baby shower for Maggie, seen as a flashback in "And Maggie Makes Three"). Ruth continues to appear as a background character despite her later imprisonment.
Major Appearances
The episode "Marge on the Lam" features Ruth and Marge going on the run from the law in a stolen convertible, a parody of Thelma & Louise. Ruth makes a special appearance as a bodybuilder in the episode "Strong Arms of the Ma," advising Marge (who is taking up weightlifting) to use steroids.
Episode appearances
- New Kid on the Block
- Marge vs. the Monorail
- Duffless
- Marge on the Lam
- Homer the Vigilante
- Much Apu About Nothing
- Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words
Negative Qualities
Jail Time
As a result of what happened in Marge on the Lam, Ruth was sent to prison. However, this was apparently contradicted in the ending of the same episode, which implied that Ruth Powers was acquitted from the theft charges, and that her husband has been ordered by the judge to "pay all back child support." Even though she has been in prison, she still makes minor background appearances. Ruth also claims to have earned the title of "Miss Mexican Mafia" during her time in prison.
Alcholism
Ruth is often seen as one of the few female patrons at Moe's Tavern and is seen at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout the series.
Drugs
In Strong Arms of the Ma, she explains that during her time in prison, she took up steroids and became very muscular, and even encouraged Marge to take up steroids. In Marge on the Lam she is seen smoking in almost every scene.
