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Ruth Powers is the Simpsons’ next-door neighbor.

Biography

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, and he was continually stiffing Ruth on child support. For revenge, she stole his car ^[1].

Ruth and Marge once went on the run from the law after Ruth stole her ex-husband's convertible^[2]. The auto theft charges against Ruth were dismissed, but she was later imprisoned for a short time for another offense (not specified). While she was in prison, Ruth became a bodybuilder, earned the title "Miss Mexican Mafia," and took steroids to expand her muscles ^[3].

Ruth's house was seen being sold after the Financial Crisis hit Springfield, and it was bought by a disguised Sideshow Bob. After Bob was arrested and sent back to jail, the house was bought by a distant relative of Ned Flanders^[4].

Ruth is one of the few female patrons at Moe's Tavern ^[5], and is often seen at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

Appearances

• Episode – "New Kid on the Block"
• Episode – "Marge vs. the Monorail"
• Episode – "Duffless"
• Episode – "Marge on the Lam"
• Episode – "Homer the Vigilante"
• Episode – "Strong Arms of the Ma"
• Episode – "Much Apu About Nothing"
• Episode – "Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross Words"
• Episode – "The Bob Next Door" (In crowd at party)

Reference